Nebaletan Word of the Day — Peech n Broll (or Maybe Beech n Bloak)

If you grew up in an Neapolitan-American household, you quickly learned that not every insult was actually an insult. Sometimes it was criticism, affection, comedy, and neighborhood anthropology all wrapped into one sentence. My mother, Grandma Joanne, had one of those expressions: “Peech n Broll”…or maybe…“Beech n Bloak” That’s the problem with Nebaletan words — nobody ever … Continue reading Nebaletan Word of the Day — Peech n Broll (or Maybe Beech n Bloak)

Sandropizzetta, Napoli – Worth a 5 Hour Train Ride – May 17, 2026

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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

Baseball – Why Do I Love Thee?!

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Table of Contents Baseball - Why Do I Love Thee?!The Love Affair BeginsA Nebaletan Family TraditionFive Generations (and Counting)Nebaletan Word of the Day - BASANAGOL!?Pizza Review - Flavio's - Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL I continue my sabbatical away from talking about my jobs. This next series of posts will be about baseball! I've been … Continue reading Baseball – Why Do I Love Thee?!

My Great Pizzas of 2024

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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

So, What’s in a (Last) Name, Part 4

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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.

So, What’s in a (Last) Name – Part 3

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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

So, What’s in a (Last) Name? – Part 2

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A draft version of this was released last Monday. Sorry about that. This is the final version that should have been sent. Table of Contents In Search of Lucio: So, What’s in a (Last) Name? Part 2What does it mean that Lucio was “given a name” and How and Why? Why was Lucio given the name … Continue reading So, What’s in a (Last) Name? – Part 2

So, What’s in a (Last) Name? Part 1

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Table of Contents In Search of Lucio: So, What’s in a (Last) Name? Part 1Lucio's Birth RecordQuestions Have Us Going in Circles!What is a Routa dei Proietti?What and Where is the New Street Quarter in Solofra?What’s this about Infant Abandonment?Pizza Review - Rubinos, East Irondequoit, NY Another long one...but, I promise, there's a pizza review … Continue reading So, What’s in a (Last) Name? Part 1

That Way to Canale – Serino #6

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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

The Road to Serino Part 5

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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