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[Gointocarlton]

GTC My wife is of Nth Italian Heritage, Trieste to be exact, a very different experience for myself to be introduced to a world of Prosciutto being hung in the cellar and 40% proof  grappa being offered to clear the nose and strip the floor.?
I do love my Italian food after being fed plenty of it for 35 years and appreciate your food snobbery........Mrs E and myself liked the Copperwood in Lygon St, the owner is a red hot Blues supporter who will talk to you all night abut the Blues and all the players he has had at his establishment over the years...

Two of best mates parents are from south of Trieste, a town called Pola (called Pula now as it belongs to Croatia). I was in Trieste very briefly in January this year, gorgeous place. One day I intend to spend alot more time holidaying in that neck of the woods. The Triestini, as do most Northern Italians, sure as hell love their grappa. Lets just say my mates have continued their parents traditions. My old man was from Umbria so wine and salumi were more his go. I have continued with that along with my wifes Calabrian influences.

Can I just say, this non footy talk certainly provides a different slant or insight on people's backgrounds. When the discussion is all footy, footy, Carlton, Carlton, I actually forget I'm dealing with humans from a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences. Love it.