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

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

Funiculi!  Funicula! Pizza Nepalitana, Part 4

Here I am, typing this while flying home.  The flight’s in-air entertainment has Stanley Tucci’s “Searching for Italy” series (WEB LINK)  Of course I watch the “Napoli and the Amalfi Coast” episode. Where else would Stanley be other than NAPOLI.  Tears fill my eyes, and I sob as the first stop is “Pizza Fritta.”  The … Continue reading Funiculi!  Funicula! Pizza Nepalitana, Part 4