ONCE UPON A PIZZA Eight Crazy Ways Pizza Wasn't Really Invented, and One It Might Have Been

Trista Shaye zestfully looks at who may have invented one of the world's favorite foods--pizza. Listeners meet an array of memorable characters. In "Galileo's Neighbor," a baker crashes into his gravity experiment using dough, cheese, and tomato, resulting in mouthwatering results. Shaye's relatable voice and humor are winning, and outstanding sound effects--a falling tomato, pizza being sliced, and more--add authenticity. Her enthusiasm relating to historical events, characters, and descriptive geographical details add enjoyment. In "The Argument," pizza is inadvertently created when a loving but argumentative couple toss dough, tomatoes, and cheese at each other, then hide the mess in the oven when company arrives. Shaye's enthusiasm adds pleasure, and a luscious pizza recipe for young chefs concludes this tasty listen. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]