On 2021-05-13 9:26 p.m., Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 13 May 2021 13:57:22 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 wrote:
>
>> On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 8:17:33 AM UTC-10, bruce bowser wrote:
>>> "Like Caprese salad, Margherita pizza stars fresh basil, mozzarella, and the best tomatoes you can find. It's still a delicious, simple showcase of good quality produce, but the addition of crisp, chewy pizza crust, melty cheese, and warm sauce makes it a cozier, heartier meal."
>>>
>>> That's it? All Margherita pizza has on it is basil, mozzarella, and tomato?
>>
>> Those are awesome! Awesomely boring! That stuff has yet to win
>> the hearts of Americans.
>
> Because they're not made with Genovese basil, Mozzarella di Bufala
> Campana, Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino, and tipo
> 00 flour by an Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana pizzeria.
>
> But if you look hard enough, you can it - one in Honolulu, and one
> in Lihue.
>
> -sw
>
I used to use small-leaf basil for a Margherita. I haven't made one in
many years.