I don’t think I’m particularly good at handling spicy food. Yet I was disappointed by “Frank’s RedHot Xtra Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce”. It didn’t really pack the punch for me as the slogan “Real heat, real flavor” depicted. Sometimes you want it to hurt, to burn, to sting. As if it almost lets you escape from reality. When your mouth is on fire, I’m pretty sure you’re not worrying about climate change or replaying the embarrassing mental video of you walking in a crowded room with your zipper open. Next time someone talks about wanting to be in the moment, tell them to munch some chili peppers instead of doing meditation or breathing exercises.
I’ve been pondering the question if food preferences are linked to personality types. Will the novelty-seeking adventurer prefer crunchy cereal over plain porridge? Does the risk-averse cook use relatively less sugar and salt? I’m open for suggestion but already sense an untapped market opportunity. I see a bestseller in the making, called “Why French fries and ice cream don’t go together – The Culinary Personality © explained”, a popular dating app “Chewy ©” and self-development seminars with wild cheering named “Unleash your hidden tastes”.
Food and drinks do spice up lives. I sometimes drink carbonated drinks after days of only drinking water to feel something different in my mouth. I also sometimes date black girls after months of only dating white girls to feel something different in my mouth. All tastes matter. The more tastes, choices there are, the harder it is to make a pick. Ordering food is like dating. Sometimes you don’t pick what you know is tasty but go for something else on the menu. Taking a risk and a break from the familiar. Just because you can or feel like it. Perhaps you want to taste the excitement of something different. Now and then you have to make a decision between the long-term healthy stuff and the short-term junk food. A lot of people think they are adventurous but actually they are not. They order many different pizzas, such as:
- Margherita. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and oregano
- Marinara. Tomato sauce, garlic and basil
- Quattro Stagioni. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, artichokes, olives, and oregano
- Carbonara. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, and bacon
- Frutti di Mare. Tomato sauce and seafood
- Quattro Formaggi. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola cheese, artichokes, and oregano
- Crudo. Tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parma ham
- Napoletana or Napoli. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, anchovies
- Pugliese. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, and onions
- Montanara. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, pepperoni, and Stracchino (soft cheese)
- Emiliana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant, boiled potatoes, and sausage
- Romana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, and oregano
- Fattoria. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, peppers, peas, porchetta (Italian spit-roasted pork)
- Schiacciata. Olive oil and rosemary
- Prosciutto or Cardinale. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and oregano
- Americana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage and french fries
- Prosciutto e Funghi. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and mushrooms
- Braccio di Ferro. Mozzarella, spinach, ricotta cheese, and parmesan
- Sarda. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pecorino cheese, and spicy salami
- Tonno. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, and onions
- Valtellina. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bresaola, Parmesan flakes and rocket
- Gorgonzola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, and olives
- Calzone (folded pizza). Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, anchovies, and oregano.
- Pizza al Pesto. Tomato, mozzarella, Genoese pesto, pine nuts, and olives
- Mediterranea. Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and pepper
- Ortolana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and assorted vegetables
- Diavola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, and chilli pepper
- Rustica. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, and eggplants
- Contadina. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, asparagus, mushrooms, bacon, and parmesan.
- Parmigiana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplants and parmesan flakes
- Capricciosa. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, and olives
- Ricotta e Spinaci. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, and spinach.
- Mare e Monti. Mozzarella, tomato sauce, seafood and porcino mushrooms
- Padana. Tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, salami, zucchini, and polenta (boiled cornmeal)
- Tedesca. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Vienna Sausage.
- Tirolese. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese and speck
- Boscaiola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, porcino mushrooms and bacon
- Campagnola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, corn and sausage
- Vegetariana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella and a various vegetable
- Bufalina. Tomato sauce, Buffalo mozzarella, and oregano
- Fontana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, radicchio, and parmesan
- Francescana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, porcino mushrooms, ham, and parmesan
- Pizza tartufata. Mozzarella, truffle cream, and porcini mushrooms
- Tricolore. Mozzarella, bresaola, and parmesan flakes
- Valdostana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina cheese and bacon
- Caprese. Mozzarella and sliced tomato
- Fiori di zucca. Mozzarella, courgette flower, anchovies and olive oil
- Bismarck. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and fried egg
- Funghi. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, parsley and olive oil
- Mimosa. Mozzarella, cream, ham and corn
But in the end they are still eating a pizza.
Variation is the spice of life they say. Agreed, but if it doesn’t satisfy your hunger then you better start meal-prepping.
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