My name is Frankie and I'm the Loud Mouth Italian. I talk about Italian and Sicilian lifestyles, stereotypes, Italian facts, sharing funny Italian experiences and unscripted where readers can interact and participate with their stories whether how great or messed up they are. You will also find things that don't have to do with the Italian or Sicilian heritage at all. I come from one of the most Dysfunctional Italian/Sicilian families on the planet, we put the "S" in Stereotype.
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BEST GELATO EVER!!!
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Italian-born Marina, co-owner of Golosi, is a second generation gelato master. Her father, Antonio started a small gelato business in Casale Monferrato after moving from the northeast of Italy after the second World War.
Over fifteen years ago, Marina and her family moved to the United States, settling in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Longing for good authentic artisan gelato, she pushed the whole family to open Golosi in 2006 and let southern Wisconsin know what creamy, real handcrafted gelato that respected the old traditions was really like.
Ever since then Marina and her husband Paolo have been committed to making sure only the best ingredients go into their gelato, personally choosing and selecting everything from the milk, the vanilla beans to the European chocolate and continuing the traditional methods of creating truly genuine gelato inspired by their land of origin.
Monday-Th, Sunday 10am-8pm
Fri-Sat 10am-9pm
Over fifteen years ago, Marina and her family moved to the United States, settling in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Longing for good authentic artisan gelato, she pushed the whole family to open Golosi in 2006 and let southern Wisconsin know what creamy, real handcrafted gelato that respected the old traditions was really like.
Ever since then Marina and her husband Paolo have been committed to making sure only the best ingredients go into their gelato, personally choosing and selecting everything from the milk, the vanilla beans to the European chocolate and continuing the traditional methods of creating truly genuine gelato inspired by their land of origin.
Visit them at 162 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, (262) 391-0637
Hours:Monday-Th, Sunday 10am-8pm
Fri-Sat 10am-9pm
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Why is Netflix Showing Suicide Mini-Series?
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The Netflix original series "13 Reasons Why" has me asking WHY? Why would a global media giant such as Netflix be so negligent... I understand that suicide is a reality and my heart goes out to anybody that had to deal with this on a more personal level, it's a horrible thing. Not only leaving unanswered questions, it leaves survivors asking why they didn't see the clues. In most cases, there are no "clues" there is nothing that could have been done differently to deter such an act.
However we do have a choice, we can broadcast powerful messages that offer help and guidance to individuals who have suicidal thoughts. In the Netflix mini-series, they offer no resources, they don't tell you how many lives are affected and changed forever, not to mention the number of impressionable young viewers that may be influenced and attempt suicide themselves or much worse succeed.
In my opinion, this is pure negligence on the part of Netflix!
In the mini-series, which is based on a young adult novel released a decade ago, high school student Hannah Baker leaves behind 13 tape recordings detailing why she took her own life. Her former classmates are left to piece together Hannah’s final weeks in a made-for-television mystery.
In watching the series, young people and teens could interpret the message that suicide is a viable and/or romanticized option. The show’s content is extremely graphic, with disturbing scenes in each episode, which may be difficult for impressionable minds to watch and process in a healthy way.
The series includes the following shortcomings:
The Netflix original series "13 Reasons Why" has me asking WHY? Why would a global media giant such as Netflix be so negligent... I understand that suicide is a reality and my heart goes out to anybody that had to deal with this on a more personal level, it's a horrible thing. Not only leaving unanswered questions, it leaves survivors asking why they didn't see the clues. In most cases, there are no "clues" there is nothing that could have been done differently to deter such an act.
However we do have a choice, we can broadcast powerful messages that offer help and guidance to individuals who have suicidal thoughts. In the Netflix mini-series, they offer no resources, they don't tell you how many lives are affected and changed forever, not to mention the number of impressionable young viewers that may be influenced and attempt suicide themselves or much worse succeed.
In my opinion, this is pure negligence on the part of Netflix!
In the mini-series, which is based on a young adult novel released a decade ago, high school student Hannah Baker leaves behind 13 tape recordings detailing why she took her own life. Her former classmates are left to piece together Hannah’s final weeks in a made-for-television mystery.
In watching the series, young people and teens could interpret the message that suicide is a viable and/or romanticized option. The show’s content is extremely graphic, with disturbing scenes in each episode, which may be difficult for impressionable minds to watch and process in a healthy way.
The series includes the following shortcomings:
- There is no mention of behavioral health and treatment options
- The notion of suicide is glamorized
- There are no examples of help-seeking by the teens portrayed in the program
- There are several scenes depicting serious trauma, in which the teens do not seek help or resources, including rape, bullying, alcoholism and suicide
- The graphic portrayal of Hannah’s actual suicide was unnecessary and potentially harmful to young people facing challenges
Monday, April 24, 2017
The 14 Fake Olive Oil Companies Are Revealed Now – Avoid These Brands
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Supposedly, even 70% of olive oil in the USA markets is fake, cut with cheap bad oils like sunflower and canola. This item is supposed to be healthy, but this is now corrupted. It was found that even 7 of the biggest olive oil makers in USA, mix their items with cheap oils to get more profits.
This is like the 2008 practice in Italy when 400 police officers were involved in the breakdown known as operation Golden Oil. This meant seizure for 85 oil farms that mixed some percentage chlorophyll with sunflower and canola to the olive oil. The oil was mixed, colored, perfumed and flavored too, and these things made the Australian government investigate their own oils. The results were awful.
After that, not one brand named extra virgin olive oil got the 2012 certificate of approval.
This scam made the California University study 124 imported oils and found that over 70% of samples failed the tests.
Also, test the olive oil yourself at home. Put the bottle out when cold, or in the fridge for 30 min. if it gets solid, it is pure and has monounsaturated fats.
But if it stays liquid is fake and just in case, see the label approvals like Australian Extra Virgin Certified or the other one, California Olive Oil Council Certified Extra Virgin.
We think it is time to be healthy and stand against the fake makers of oil that add GMO and additives. Health is more worthy than money! Let us support the real health item producers and give THEM our money.
These failed:
For more great articles go to http://www.organichealthcorner.com/ this is the site where I go to get all my healthy information.
Supposedly, even 70% of olive oil in the USA markets is fake, cut with cheap bad oils like sunflower and canola. This item is supposed to be healthy, but this is now corrupted. It was found that even 7 of the biggest olive oil makers in USA, mix their items with cheap oils to get more profits.
This is like the 2008 practice in Italy when 400 police officers were involved in the breakdown known as operation Golden Oil. This meant seizure for 85 oil farms that mixed some percentage chlorophyll with sunflower and canola to the olive oil. The oil was mixed, colored, perfumed and flavored too, and these things made the Australian government investigate their own oils. The results were awful.
After that, not one brand named extra virgin olive oil got the 2012 certificate of approval.
This scam made the California University study 124 imported oils and found that over 70% of samples failed the tests.
Also, test the olive oil yourself at home. Put the bottle out when cold, or in the fridge for 30 min. if it gets solid, it is pure and has monounsaturated fats.
But if it stays liquid is fake and just in case, see the label approvals like Australian Extra Virgin Certified or the other one, California Olive Oil Council Certified Extra Virgin.
We think it is time to be healthy and stand against the fake makers of oil that add GMO and additives. Health is more worthy than money! Let us support the real health item producers and give THEM our money.
These failed:
- Mezzetta
- Carapelli
- Pompeian
- Primadonna
- Mazola
- Sasso
- Colavita
- Star
- Antica Badia
- Whole Foods
- Safeway
- Felippo Berio
- Coricelli
- Bertolli
These brands passed:
- Corto olive
- Lucero
- McEvoy Ranch Organic
- Omaggio
- California Olive Branch
- Bariani Olive oil
- Lucini
- Ottavio
- Olea Estates
- Cobram Estate
- Kirkland Organic
For more great articles go to http://www.organichealthcorner.com/ this is the site where I go to get all my healthy information.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
This Guy Got Lucky... "This Time"
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I'm hoping that when this guy woke up he realized how lucky he was for not killing anybody, including himself. It's just not worth it... with Uber and all the alternatives to NOT DRIVE WHEN DRINKING are available, why would anybody chance it.
Keep a tally on how many drinks you have and pace yourself. You can still have fun and save some money in the process.
~ Frankie
Keep a tally on how many drinks you have and pace yourself. You can still have fun and save some money in the process.
~ Frankie
Friday, April 21, 2017
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ON THIS BLOG?
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Contact me... we will share it on this blog (subject to review and edits)
Contact me... we will share it on this blog (subject to review and edits)
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Noodles or Pasta?
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So, you’re Italian and it’s your turn to pick a restaurant to dine at, your friends suggest “Italian” why of course, you’re Italian so why would they think you eat anything other than Italian?
So, you’re Italian and it’s your turn to pick a restaurant to dine at, your friends suggest “Italian” why of course, you’re Italian so why would they think you eat anything other than Italian?
OK so here it goes… time to really show off, let your friends know that you know everything about Italian Cuisine, that’s right, you should because after all, you are Italian.
One thing you don’t want to do is call pasta “noodles.” This is one huge indicator that you don’t know authentic Italian food and now your server can make shit up all night and you’ll never know. Don’t give him/her that kind of power, you’re the Italian damn it!!! so take charge!
Mention the types of pasta by name, if you want orecchiette, Gemelli, or pappardelle, state it. You will not only impress your friends, you may be offered a job at the restaurant.
Check out all the different shapes, names and description of all the "pasta" - I found this link and it's really interesting... Just when I thought I knew all there is to know about pasta, was I wrong!
https://pastafits.org/pasta-dictionary/
Frankie
Check out all the different shapes, names and description of all the "pasta" - I found this link and it's really interesting... Just when I thought I knew all there is to know about pasta, was I wrong!
https://pastafits.org/pasta-dictionary/
Frankie
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
“Sophia Loren dead 2017” : Actress killed by internet death hoax
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By Jessica Simpson, Rome Last updated on
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major Italian network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actress of Sophia Loren's stature would be major news across networks.
On Tuesday (April 18) the actress' reps officially confirmed that Sophia Loren is not dead. “She joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. She's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.
Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much-loved actress. Others say this shows her extreme popularity across the globe.
Sophia Loren is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax.
News of actress Sophia Loren's death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However, the April 2017 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports.
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Monday (April 17, 2017), our beloved actress Sophia Loren passed away. Sophia Loren was born on September 20, 1934 in Pozzuoli. She will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 82-year-old actress was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major Italian network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actress of Sophia Loren's stature would be major news across networks.
On Tuesday (April 18) the actress' reps officially confirmed that Sophia Loren is not dead. “She joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. She's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.
Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much-loved actress. Others say this shows her extreme popularity across the globe.
Saturday, April 15, 2017
A Great Resource for Cigars!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Good morning readers!
I found this site and thought it was well worth sharing! This is just one of their deals... if you smoke cigars or know anybody that does, this is the place for you. https://www.jrcigars.com
And no... I'm not getting a kickback, lol. From time-to-time, I will share good deals that I come across.
Get a Bundley Goodness of 30 cigars, valued at $87.25, for only $44.95 and save 48%! For under 50 bucks, fill your humidor to the brim with 30 smokes from some of our best premium bundled brands! Contains 5 JR Alternative Montecristo DR No. 2 • N, 6.00 x 52, 5 JR Edición Limitada Alternative Cohiba Behike Laguito No. 6 • E, 6.50 x 56, 5 La Finca Ammo • E, 6.12 x 50, 5 Mr. B Magnum Natural • N, 6.00 x 50, 5 Rosa Cuba Ortiz y Laboy • E, 6.50 x 52, and 5 Trinidad y Cia Toro • E, 6.00 x 50.
Have a great Easter everybody!
~ Frankie
I found this site and thought it was well worth sharing! This is just one of their deals... if you smoke cigars or know anybody that does, this is the place for you. https://www.jrcigars.com
And no... I'm not getting a kickback, lol. From time-to-time, I will share good deals that I come across.
Get a Bundley Goodness of 30 cigars, valued at $87.25, for only $44.95 and save 48%! For under 50 bucks, fill your humidor to the brim with 30 smokes from some of our best premium bundled brands! Contains 5 JR Alternative Montecristo DR No. 2 • N, 6.00 x 52, 5 JR Edición Limitada Alternative Cohiba Behike Laguito No. 6 • E, 6.50 x 56, 5 La Finca Ammo • E, 6.12 x 50, 5 Mr. B Magnum Natural • N, 6.00 x 50, 5 Rosa Cuba Ortiz y Laboy • E, 6.50 x 52, and 5 Trinidad y Cia Toro • E, 6.00 x 50.
Have a great Easter everybody!
~ Frankie
Thursday, April 13, 2017
One in four restaurants won't serve lamb at Easter
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April 12, 2017
(ANSA) - Rome, April 12 - One in four Italian restaurants will not serve lamb this Easter, up from previous years, the FIPE catering group said Wednesday amid a campaign against lamb butchering by animal rights group.
Ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi has angered the meat industry by backing the campaign and adopting five lambs that would otherwise have been slaughtered.
April 12, 2017
(ANSA) - Rome, April 12 - One in four Italian restaurants will not serve lamb this Easter, up from previous years, the FIPE catering group said Wednesday amid a campaign against lamb butchering by animal rights group.
Ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi has angered the meat industry by backing the campaign and adopting five lambs that would otherwise have been slaughtered.
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