The History Of Pizza

THE HISTORY OF PIZZA

Pizza first came to America in the late 19^th century.  It appeared when Italian immigrants arrived in America and began selling it in the big cities of Chicago, New York and Philadelphia.  Before long, pizza had become many people’s favorite food.  The Italians carried their pizzas around in containers with false bottoms and charcoal to keep the pizzas warm.  They charged 2 cents per chew, and most people ate the whole thing.  In 1936, De Lorenzo’s tomato pies was opened in Chicago.  Pizza was referred to as a tomato pie.  Before the 1940’s, pizzas were almost completely limited to Italy.  Now though, they can be found all around the world!!

Pizza is popular for all ages, young and old alike.  With sixth graders it’s very special.  We treat it like it’s one of a kind, when in fact there are millions of kinds of pizzas.  The combinations of ingredients are impossible to imagine.  When my friend had a sleepover at my house, we ordered pizza and he had 7 slices of pepperoni! If you looked close enough, it probably would look like he was a vacuum cleaner for a pizza commercial!  As you eat pizza, the taste is so wonderful, so heavenly, and so awesome, that it floods your mouth with flavors of Italy.  In an instant, even if you were blind folded and someone was feeding it to you by hand, you would know that what you are eating is pizza. Tomatoes, oregano, garlic, parsley, Romano cheese and tangy meats add to the aroma and savory delight. This pie called pizza is a wonderful addition to the world of food.