Be kind….
…. words don’t rewind
In eighteen eighty-nine, on a sunny day,
Queen Margherita came to Naples Bay.
With King Umberto by her side,
She toured the city far and wide.
But little did the royal pair know,
A culinary delight awaited the show.
In a humble kitchen, Esposito prepped,
A pizza creation, over which he’d wept.
Green basil fresh, like the fields of spring,
White mozzarella, the joy it would bring.
Red ripe tomatoes, a vibrant delight,
On a golden crust, cooked just right.
The pizza, a vision of colors so grand,
Represented Italy, the beloved homeland.
Esposito presented, with pride in his eyes,
A dish to take the royals by surprise.
"Pizza Margherita," he proudly proclaimed,
For the queen, this masterpiece was named.
She took a bite, her eyes did gleam,
This pizza was more than a dream.
With a nod and a smile, she expressed her delight,
Pizza Margherita, the star of the night.
Word spread fast, from the court to the street,
Soon everyone wanted this delicious treat.
Thus began the journey, this pizza's rise,
From Naples' kitchens to the world's eyes.
A blend of simplicity and regal flair,
Pizza Margherita, beyond compare.
So next time you enjoy this classic delight,
Remember the queen’s visit, that starry night.
For in each bite, history’s taste does dwell,
A legacy of flavors, a tale to tell.
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Author:
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- Comment from author about the poem: Let’s change gears a bit. I’ll be waiting for Nev’s take on this!
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I’m waiting for Nev’s take on this too! As for my take:Yum! I want some Pizza Margherita now! 😂 Excellent, informative, and hunger inducing, fun write!
Me too! Freshly put together as against frozen ‘plastic’ pizza 🍕
😂 💯
Now I'm hungry, great write
Let’s eat! 🙏🏻
You're welcome
I’ve had these pizza many times before and love it as well. A nice story and I loved it.
Me too! It’s history adds value to the meal. 🙏🏻
What is not to like. A romantic tale of Pizza. That is a magnificent photograph by the way, The poem is a wonderful tribute. Well constructed and clear. Well done
Cheers DW. I was wondering where the taste testers where.
A great informative piece which enhanced a little my shriveled knowledge of culinary history, presented in straightforward rhyming quatrains……… Nah, didn’t like it at all…. 🙃😜
The pizza isn’t to shabby either! 😋
Wonderful words arqios, now I need to get that pizza. LOL
Andy
Me too! 🍕
I am so sorry for my being so late checking in my friend and not particularly because I feature so prominently here but because yesterday was a day from hell .. Anyway, enough of that .. Pizza is a subject that I truly believe I know something about .. having said that, I have rarely if ever except for one or two places in the UK and one place in the US dared to sample this most delicious comfort food .. Unfortunately, I have been spoilt by my early experiences of pizza in Napoli and once hooked there have more often than not been disappointed by those I have tried elsewhere .. Like I said, there are a couple of exceptions .. Margarita is my most fave example and if I can request a few anchovies spread on top even better .. Now, as far as its origin is concerned, I think you just about covered the lot .. I am also quite partial to a good old Yorkshire pud .. Well penned my friend .. Neville 🍕🍕🍕🍕😊👍
Oh my, and not a moment too soon! 🍕 🍕 🍕 !!!
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