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The Italian connection

YUMMY PIZZA Head to Taj Green Cove for scrumptious pizzas

The word pizza is believed to be from an Old Italian word meaning `point,' which in turn became the Italian word `pizzicare,' which means `to pinch' or `pluck.'

In the late 19th century, pizza was sold in the streets in Naples at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It was cut from a large tray that had been cooked in the baker's oven and had a simple topping of mushrooms and anchovies. As pizza became more popular, stalls were set up where the dough was shaped as customers ordered. Various toppings were invented. The stalls soon developed into the pizzeria, an open-air place for people to congregate, eat, drink, and talk.

Pizza is synonymous with the youth and the children of all ages. Call it a `Pizza Fest' or `Godfather,' Taj Green Cove Resort, Kovalam is conducting a Pizza festival which concludes onJuly 16.

One can choose from an array of Pizza's for one's palate. Pick the Al Capone (Scarface); whole-wheat crust with a choice of topping of tomato and mushroom or salami with basil, or for the veggies the Alfred Mineo; spinach and ricotta crust with a choice of toppings of baby corn or chicken or sun dried tomato with cheddar cheese.

Weight watchers can indulge in the Carlo Gambino Bugsy Macone Calzone with a choice of stuffing of Thai chicken or roasted mushrooms or shredded spinach with olives.

For the finale you may settle for a `Dessert Pizza,' Don Vince.

Pizza and French fries is priced at Rs.100 plus 12.5 per cent tax, Family Pizza with French fries cost Rs.200 plus 12.5 per cent tax and a combo offer with French fries and Pepsi costs Rs. 125.00 plus 12.5 per cent tax.

Lucky ones can walk away with a free stay at any one of the Taj Hotels in India.

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