For many pizza lovers the margherita pizza is their favorite. It is a common pizza found at many Italian restaurants, but what may be unknown to those who frequently order this type of pizza is the rich Italian history that is behind its origin. The margherita pizza is more than just a different variation of pizza, it is a symbol of Italy that has represented Italian culture for years.
In 1889, King Umberto I of Italy was taking a tour of Italy with his wife, Queen Margherita of Savoy. The King and his Queen traveled all over Italy and during their stop in Naples Chef Raffaele Esposito created something special for them. Chef Esposito knew that the Queen loved “pizza breads” and decided to use this information to make her a special creation. The chef created a pizza bread for the Queen that would represent Italy. This is how the margherita pizza was created!
The chef decided to create a pizza that resembled the colors of the Italian flag. The three colors came from fresh ingredients that were vibrant on the pizza.He started with the tomato sauce. The tomato represented the red in the Italian flag. Next, he added the mozzarella. The mozzarella made up the white of the flag. Last, was the green. Chef Esposito added basil to the pizza and created the margherita pizza. The Queen loved the pizza and from the time it was created until now, margherita pizza is one of the most famous Italian pizzas!
If this blog has you craving a margherita pizza, or if you have never tried margherita pizza before and are curious about what this royal creation tastes like, stop into La Bottega of Farmingdale and try their versions of the margherita pizza! La Bottega of Farmingdale has delicious food that are made from the best ingredients. Besides various types of pizza, La Bottega of Farmingdale also offers a great variety of dishes for you to stop in and enjoy!
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