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Friday, May 11, 2007

UNA BUONA FORCHETTA

I confess I couldn't think what to write about today and I couldn't take any new pictures as my digcam battery is kaput; of course, the shop does not have the right type in stock and I have to wait for them to order me a new one. Then something Lizzie said in a comment on the previous post reminded me of an Italian idiom I like: if you appreciate your food here, you are said to be una buona forchetta = "a good fork". It occurs to me that you might have to be quite careful how you say that in English after a g and t or two!

8 comments:

  1. I have no idea what you mean, Welsh! ;)

    I'd put my foot in it, for sure!

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  2. Just found your Blog today. How exciting to read your posts in English! I have been searching for information on Sicily before my first visit next Spring but most are in Sicilian. I'm still on level one using Rosetta Stone, ha ha! I will return often. I love your photos.
    Marlene Rinella-Caredio

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  3. Anonymous10:13 am

    A g and t or two, will loosen the tongue. You made me laugh.

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  4. Yes indeed. You may upset your hosts! That reminds me of Germany. When I go and visit friends there I pass the sign for Wankum and pass along a street called Grabenacker.

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  5. Lee, I'm sure you wouldn't! Pinkacorn, thank you kindly! Steve, glad I made you smile.. AA, what great place names!

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  6. Still, the principle's good,isn't it?

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  7. LOL!!! OH MYGOSH! I am now blushing!

    M

    Great one!

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  8. Hi, James. Yes, the principle is good. Glad you've had a laugh, M!

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