Pizza - A Global History (Hardcover)

You can pick Chicago deep dish, Sicilian, or New York-style; pan crust or thin crust; anchovies or pepperoni. There are countless ways to create the dish called pizza, as well as a never-ending debate on the best way of cooking it. Now Carol Helstosky documents the fascinating history and cultural life of this chameleon-like food in "Pizza."
Originally a food for the poor in eighteenth-century Naples, the pizza is a source of national and regional pride as well as cultural identity in Italy, Helstosky reveals. In the twentieth century, the pizza followed Italian immigrants to America, where it became the nation's most popular dish and fueled the rise of successful fast-food corporations such as Pizza Hut and Domino's. Along the way, Helstosky explains, pizza has been adapted to local cuisines and has become a metaphor for cultural exchange. "Pizza" also features several recipes and a wealth of illustrations, including a photo of the world's largest and most expensive pizza--sprinkled with edible 24-karat gold shavings and costing over $4000. Whether you love sausage and onions on your pizza or unadorned cheese, "Pizza" has enough offerings to satiate even the pickiest of readers.

General

Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Edible
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	October 2008
Authors:	Carol Helstosky
Dimensions:	197 x 120 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-1-86189-391-8
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Cookery / food & drink etc > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Miscellaneous items > Gift books Books > Food & Drink > General Promotions
LSN:	1-86189-391-4
Barcode:	9781861893918

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