Genoa is really close to Naples (I mean they'r similar since they've both sea and good people, in fact one of my internet bass friend is from Genoa, too bad he can't speak English, I wish he joined TB too!)
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Genoa is really close to Naples (I mean they'r similar since they've both sea and good people, in fact one of my internet bass friend is from Genoa, too bad he can't speak English, I wish he joined TB too!)
The guy who runs a local Italian restaurant / lounge that I have played at frequently makes something very much like this - it's THE BEST! He's from Italy, but I'm not sure which part.
It's a strange mix between the two most iconic Neapolitan Pizzas ever, maybe the oldest ones, Margherita & Marinara.
Margherita: Tomato Sauce, Oil, Basil, Mozzarella (and sometimes Parmesan)
Marinara: Tomato Sauce, Oil, Garlic, Oregano
U speak Italian pretty well indeed
Your English is good as well. Italiano è ancora difficile per me.
I almost forgot we were discussing pizzas. I once had a pizza Caprese in Italy. They asked me "Più piccante?". I responded: "Si". As far as I remember it was topped with chili peppers tomato and cheese. It was hot and sweet. If I ever return to that place, I'm going to ask for the same pizza.
My former guitar player is from Milan and he likes spicy pizzas a lot, they call 'em "Diavola" (DEVIL)
Not that it has to do anything with favorite pizza toppings, but my 15 year old son is in Italy right now with school. He stays with a family living close to Venetia. He arrived today and went straight to the grand parents of his host. He sent me a message about a gorgeous pizza he ate there. He'll stay there till next Friday. I'm sure he'll enjoy the food and hospitality.
My wife's family (both paternal & maternal sides w/last names Brescia, Trapasso, & Anguzzo) emigrated to the USA in the early 1900's from Italy. She even found a few lost relatives from Italy on FaceBook and now they regularly correspond. Luckily they speak/write English as my wife can't speak/write any Italian.
In 10 years or so when we retire it would be great to consider a move there but without knowing the language that may be rough (we have a while to learn though).
In 10 years or so when we retire it would be great to consider a move there but without knowing the language that may be rough (we have a while to learn though).
My wife's family (both paternal & maternal sides w/last names Brescia, Trapasso, & Anguzzo) emigrated to the USA in the early 1900's from Italy. She even found a few lost relatives from Italy on FaceBook and now they regularly correspond. Luckily they speak/write English as my wife can't speak/write any Italian.
In 10 years or so when we retire it would be great to consider a move there but without knowing the language that may be rough (we have a while to learn though).
If you want to live there you've got to speak the language, as many, many people don't speak any English at all. It's not too hard to learn.
Pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. Throw some crushed red pepper on when it's time to eat.
My wife's family (both paternal & maternal sides w/last names Brescia, Trapasso, & Anguzzo) emigrated to the USA in the early 1900's from Italy. She even found a few lost relatives from Italy on FaceBook and now they regularly correspond. Luckily they speak/write English as my wife can't speak/write any Italian.
In 10 years or so when we retire it would be great to consider a move there but without knowing the language that may be rough (we have a while to learn though).
It's not that rough! Actually, here in Italy we have NATO and lots of American. In the city I live in (Naples) it's quite easy finding em! I would like to speak more often to them since I'm about to graduate at the most ancient language university in Europe but my gf doesnt speak English tht well so I always hesitate!
It's not that rough! Actually, here in Italy we have NATO and lots of American. In the city I live in (Naples) it's quite easy finding em! I would like to speak more often to them since I'm about to graduate at the most ancient language university in Europe but my gf doesnt speak English tht well so I always hesitate!
Naples Italy is a slight exception because of all the military presence which you note. That said, when I backpacked across Europe in the 80's, I had no problems getting around on my English. Europeans all over the continent were always happy to give their English a try. Even in Paris, which has a reputation for being snobby, English wasn't a problem.
I do speak a little French but only used it once or twice when I was there.
Oh Noes! *shudder*
Oh, No! SpaghettiOs Pizza | Slice Pizza Blog
I've done strange things to pizza (like cooking it on a charcoal grill or smashing together two slices with different toppings), but this makes me a little queasy....
Oh, No! SpaghettiOs Pizza | Slice Pizza Blog
I've done strange things to pizza (like cooking it on a charcoal grill or smashing together two slices with different toppings), but this makes me a little queasy....
Oh Noes! *shudder*
Oh, No! SpaghettiOs Pizza | Slice Pizza Blog
I've done strange things to pizza (like cooking it on a charcoal grill or smashing together two slices with different toppings), but this makes me a little queasy....
Thats just...
No.
Spaghetti O's are one of those few things that I loved when I was a kid, but now taste like twice baked ass.
No thanks.
Well maybe things are changing. I went visiting France a few years ago. U hadn't problems in Paris, maybe coz it's the Capital, but I had it in Nice & Cannes, I don't speak French at all but it seemed like there was no one speaking English as well!
I thought I was just going to get some late lunch, but in a stroke of bizarre luck, I've stumbled upon the arcane formula to open the gates of Hell's pizza oven!
My roommate was right, all along. Bell peppers are evil!
Typically, mushrooms fill that spot.
My roommate was right, all along. Bell peppers are evil!
Typically, mushrooms fill that spot.
