In Search of…musings for my grandchildren while riding my bike…
Table of Contents Podcast of Review (for those who'd prefer to less over reading)SandropizzettaThe Tasting!The DoughThe CheeseThe SauceThe ToppingsThe ValueThe RatingWould I Go Back? Podcast of Review (for those who'd prefer to listen vs read) This is my first attempt at doing this. The results are not totally as I expected, but I wanted to … Continue reading Sandropizzetta, Napoli – Worth a 5 Hour Train Ride – May 17, 2026
Table of Contents My Great Pizzas of 2024Nebaletan Word of the Day - SCOOSTAMAD!?2024 Purchased Pizzas ReviewPizza Review - Trattoria Bella Napoli, Sarasota, FL In the previous blog post (see here), I started my review of 2024. I continue here with Purchased Pizzas, but first, I want to call out my GREATEST PIZZAS of 2024. … Continue reading My Great Pizzas of 2024
This post is the final in a series exploring the history and origins of the surnames Valeriano and Rocco. It delves into the mystery of "Valleriano" and its variations, discussing the clash of cultural norms during the Southern Italian Diaspora. It also touches on the search for Lucio's parents and a review of Wildflour pizza in Rochester, NY.
Table of Contents Why was Lucio’s Wet Nurse So Important?What about Rocco? How did that last name come about?Pizza Review - Rhino's Pizzeria, Webster, NY This post will explore: Why was Lucio's wet nurse was so important What about Rocco? Why was Lucio’s Wet Nurse So Important? While the Valeriano surname boasts an intriguing backstory … Continue reading So, What’s in a (Last) Name – Part 3
Table of Contents In Search of Lucio - That Way to Canale - Serino Part 6Nebaletan Word of the Day - CENDANN!!!Pizza Review - Caraglio's, Fairport, NY In Search of Lucio - That Way to Canale - Serino Part 6 Something is captivating about Serino that lingers in my mind. As I pedal my bike, … Continue reading That Way to Canale – Serino #6
Table of Contents In Search of Lucio - The Road to Serino Part 5Nebalatan Word of the Day - Final Answer - Past e' Fazoo!Pizza Review - Café Barbosso, Sarasota, FL In Search of Lucio - The Road to Serino Part 5 In my last post (see here), I shared our journey to my ancestral … Continue reading The Road to Serino Part 5
Table of Contents In Search of Lucio - Serino Part 4Nebaletan Word of the Day - A SALUTE!Pizza Review - Joey D's, Venice, FL In Search of Lucio - Serino Part 4 In September 2023, I had a "cup of coffee", actually a pizza, in Serino, Campania the ancestral home of my father’s side (Grandpa … Continue reading Serino Part 4
Table of Contents Don’t Let Your Friend Be Medigans! Nebaletan Word of the Day: Moosha-moosh12 in 13 - The Pizza Odyssey!Concettina Ai Tre Santi - Sanita District, NapoliPizzeria D’Autore - Santa Lucia District, NapoliGastronomia Reale - CasertaAcunzo - Vomero District, Napoli And the remainder of the 13! Don’t Let Your Friend Be Medigans! Before I get … Continue reading 12 in 13! So, Why the MOOSHA-MOOSH?
Neapolitan Phase of the Day A' Fanabola' slang for "Go to Napoli" (aka Go to Hell). At the time of the great emigration (1880s - 1920s), Napoli was considered to be hell. And depending on the intensity of one's inflection and conviction , it means, "Go f¥€k yourself (or in the Justin Bieber’s immortal words … Continue reading A’ Fanabola’! Pizza Nepalitana, Part 2
The first time I heard the word La Bicicleta was in Italian class during my 2nd year in college. I figured, "what better way to meet a 'nice Italian girl' than in Italian class?" It didn't work (with the girl), but I fell in love with the word and object, La Bicicleta. La Bicicleta (pronounced … Continue reading GPS #15 and #16 – La Bicicleta! (Part 1)
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