Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Get Your Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Mail Order For A Great Taste Anywhere

By Lila Berger


Few people can say that they weren't completely hooked after the first time they had pizza. The combination of bread-like crust, tomato-based sauce, toppings and lots of melted cheese is enough to make anyone forget about their good dietary intentions. The Windy City gave the world one of the most delicious varieties and now you don't have to travel there to enjoy it. You can simply get your Chicago deep dish pizza mail order.

Mediterranean people have been eating dishes similar to pizza for thousands of years. For instance, in ancient Greece there was a popular flatbread topped with cheese and herbs. The Romans had something similar but added some honey too. The addition of tomatoes came much later, in the 18th century in the poor neighborhoods of Naples.

The Neapolitan version is made in a very specific way and is even protected by law. Its crust is very thin and the only toppings are tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil and herbs with maybe some garlic. It is then baked at a very high temperature in a stone oven fired by wood.

The Italian immigrants who helped make up the melting pot of American culture contributed their cuisine, including the cheesy specialty from Naples. It was in Little Italy, New York City that the first American pizzeria opened its doors in 1905. However, Chicago soon became the home of fantastic pizzas and in 1943 this was where the deep dish style originated.

The name is very descriptive of what the pizza looks like. The crust resembles that of a pie, being not too thick but with the sides built up to contain the very generous filling. This crust is formed by lining a greased pan, not unlike the ones used for cake or pies, with dough.

Because the filling is very thick, the pie needs more time in the oven. If the cheese is on top, it will burn, so to avoid this, the cheese is added first. Mozzarella is most commonly used. The meat and vegetable toppings, which can include for instance pepperoni, onions and mushrooms, are then added and the tomato-based sauce is poured over last.

If you find yourself craving a proper Chicago-style pie but live elsewhere in the country, you don't have to despair. Many pizzerias in the city now deliver their fare by mail order. Since they obviously can't send a freshly-baked dish through the postal system, they freeze the partially baked pie and send it in this state. A day or so later you'll receive it and then you only need to pop it into the oven according to the instructions on the packaging. Within minutes you'll be able to savor the delicious taste.

All you need to do to get your Chicago deep dish pizza mail order delivery is to go online and check out the menus of the different pizzerias that offer the service. Then make your choice, place your order and try to control yourself while you wait for it to arrive. Maybe you can use the waiting period to stock up on a bottle or two of good red wine to round off the perfect meal.




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