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)

Hard Labor – Part 4.2 – KALAMZOO! That Factory of…Rust?!

Table of Contents Hard Labor - Part 4.2Enter the KALAMAZOOThe Experiment BeginsWell, Best Laid Plans...Nebaletan Word of the Day - Caccazote!?Pizza Review - Valentino's Pizzeria & Trattoria NOTE - I had planned to continue posts about my 2024 made and purchased pizzas, doughs, and breads.  After reading, it's boring!  Thus, I've decided to create a … Continue reading Hard Labor – Part 4.2 – KALAMZOO! That Factory of…Rust?!

Nebaletan Word of the Day – Skorper/Skorpor!?

Table of Contents Nebaletan Word of the Day - Skorper/Skorpor!?Skorpers and Balkan BakeryMaking and Eating SkorpersSkorpers HistorySkorpers TodaySome Pix - Flagstaff, AZPizza Review - Fratelli Pizza, Flagstaff, AZ Nebaletan Word of the Day - Skorper/Skorpor!? This Nebaletan Word of the Day was originally part of my last blog post (Hard Labor - Part 3 - … Continue reading Nebaletan Word of the Day – Skorper/Skorpor!?

So, What’s in a (Last) Name, Part 4

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.