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What makes a real Italian pizza?

In this delicious episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick head to Mediterranean Foods in Wellington to sit down with the team behind some of New Zealand's most authentic Italian food.

From traditional Neapolitan pizza making techniques to the secrets behind great pasta, prosciutto, olive oil and Italian ingredients, this episode is a masterclass in simplicity, passion and food culture.

The team shares:

🍕 What makes authentic Neapolitan pizza different
🍕 Why pizza dough can take days to prepare properly
🍕 The importance of flour, fermentation and temperature
🍕 The truth about pineapple on pizza
🍕 Traditional Italian food philosophies
🍕 How to make better pizza at home
🍕 Why simple food is often the hardest to perfect
🍕 The stories behind Italy's most iconic ingredients

Along the way there are plenty of laughs, pronunciation lessons, pizza debates, and insider tips from people who live and breathe Italian food every day.

If you love food, pizza, Italy, cooking, travel, or simply hearing passionate people talk about what they do best, this episode is for you.

Mediterranean Foods can be found in Wellington and Christchurch, offering authentic Italian ingredients, deli products, restaurants, and some of the best pizza you'll find in New Zealand.

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