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Caspita! Il tempo vola. Non ci credo che oggi Un po’ di pepe fa 3 anni! How time flies. I can’t believe it is already 3 years since publishing my first post on Un po’ di pepe, Perche Questo Blog?/Why Write a Blog? I do not know how I missed noticing this before, but today is also La Festa della Liberazione d’Italia, the anniversary of the liberation of Italia from Fascist occupation in 1945. Viva la libertà! Next year I will write a post about Le Donne Partigiane-women who were partisans in the Italian Resistance.
I planned to celebrate by having a contest or giving away a print for Un po’ di pepe’s 200th follower, but I missed that too! Mannaggia! I will have to organize something for the 250th follower or the 100th post. This one is #85, so I do not need to rush.
This was another exciting blogging year. I wish I had time to post more often, but twice a month will continue to be the average. This year Un po’ di pepe finally got a Facebook page-the link is in the sidebar. I still prefer Instagram! My pronunciation guide Italiano per Ristoranti continues to be the most viewed post and a popular download. I have been doing research on how to turn it into an e-book.
Bruschetta (broo.SKET.tah)
I was nominated for a Liebster Award by Malberock. I love their description of my blog: ‘l’identità italiana in Canada spiegata ai canadesi, ma anche a noi italiani’! This could be my new tagline-grazie Malberock! The Liebster is a virtual award designed to increase the visibility of blogs that have less than 200 followers. Now that I am up to 211, I no longer qualify!
I have more posts about interesting stuff planned for the coming year, including more parole piacevoli, my experiences with dialetti and making bread starter. My next post will feature my amico, Peppe Zullo! While I am learning how to publish an e-book, I also plan to figure out how to post bits of my old home movies from our family trips to Italia. In June and August I will have a bancarella at the Italian Market, selling cards, etchings and other things I like to make. I also want to finally open an Etsy store, but I need to make inventory first.
Grazie to all of you for taking the time to read, comment, send messages and especially for giving me an excuse to research and write about things that interest me! If you have any suggestions for posts or just want to say ‘ciao‘, leave me a comment. I am going to sign off with a link to my second post, which needs some love-Il Gigante~Michelangelo’s David. 
Grazie a tutti per leggere e darmi una scusa per scrivere di cose che mi piacciono. Lasciami un messaggio se hai un idee per un post o se vuoi dice ‘ciao’. Un abbraccio, Cristina
Un po' di pepe 
Complimenti! Anche una grande abbracia!
Grazie Ishita. Sei molto gentile!
Happy Birthday and Yes, it was Liberation day yesterday ( we are a little ahead in time in Australia). Funny you mention i partigiani – I just wrote a post on the i partigiani for yesterday.
Great minds think alike, I guess! I’ll have to read it in the morning. Buonanotte, Cristina
Buonanotte.
I’m glad that you liked it! Best wishes to you! 😀
😊 Grazie!
Complimenti on your third year blogging. I have been blogging on and off in an effort to express myself and write about my Italian journey purchasing, renovating and living in Umbria. Where will you sell in Italy? I too had an Etsy store for a bit, but found that it was unlike selling on Ebay. Much more touchy feely and time consuming, plus not as lucrative. At least that was my experience…… Will be interested to know how you progress. A presto,
Grazie Lisa! My bancarella is at the Italian night market in Vancouver, at the Italian Cultural Centre. I’ll have to add that to my post. I may write a short post about the experience. I have friends who use Etsy, plus I keep getting asked about it, so it is time to do something. I will have to check you out on eBay! Ciao, Cristina
Tanti auguri…! I’m always glad to read your italian musings! Because you are so good at sharing your culture, the younger generations will not be far away from their roots. We are grateful! L.
Grazie Signora Martini! That was my intention! Hopefully I will see you at the Mercatino on June 16th! A presto, Cristina
congratulations – time does certainly fly. Keep up the good work and if I may make a suggestion, I would like to see more entries on traditions that Italians like to keep. They are usually very good and are always somehow surrounded with food of some sort, sometimes a delicious dessert to commemorate the traditions. I completely missed the Easter trad of Crostoli. Didn’t have even one this time…mannaggia!
Grazie Patty. A post on pizzelle is coming up. I will make you some crustoli for your compleanno 🎉
Congratulations on your award and thanks for showing me how to spell “mannaggia.” I think it’s the first time I’ve ever seen it written, and in my head I only had one “n.” All the best!
Ciao Karen. This is the correct spelling, with double n and g. I think one of the reasons it is so often misspelled is that in some dialetti it is pronounced without the double consonants. For example, in the Veneto, I’ve heard it pronounced like ‘ ma Na ia’! A presto, Cristina
Thanks for the explanation. Now that I think of it, I’ve heard the ‘maNaia’ and I wasn’t even in the Veneto, but my problem was the opposite, I wasn’t hearing the double ‘n’ – I’m sure it was just me, but Italian can be confusing!
Tanti auguri a te, I remember when you were trying to decide on a name for your blog, seems like yesterday, but three years later and some pretty amazing posts. I always look forward to your next one. Baci, maria
Grazie Maria, I look forward to writing them😎. I hope we can do more ‘research’ together this year. Baci e abbracci, Cristina
Complimenti! Buona festa un po` tardi per la Festa della Liberazione. I invite you to my blog to read about my novel, Bridge of Sighs and Dreams, as the protagonist is an artist who works for the resistance. Tanti saluti!
Grazie Pamela! I definitely want to read your novel-it’s on my list! I don’t have as much time to read as I used to since I started blogging and writing more, but slowly I am getting to the books! Last year I gave in and uploaded a few to my ipad to read on the way to Italia. I like real books that I can hold and keep, but I had to compromise! Will let you know when I get to it. Ciao, Cristina
Wonderful Cristina … well done .. !! I send you 3 candles all shining brightly… Love to enjoy your narratives and your photos .. Bellisima!!
Loved your blog .. ?? may want to change your spelling of ebay in your blog .. Keep up the good work!! xoxo
Grazie Susanne Etsy is an online store where you can sell artwork and handmade stuff. It isn’t an auction site like eBay. I’ll let you know when I’ve opened my ‘store’. Ciao, Cristina
Buon blogaversario! Auguri. Three years is no mean feat! Love reading your blog.
Grazie Luca! It doesn’t feel like 3 years-I still feel like I’m just starting. I guess time flies when you are having fun!