Steve,







AFAIK, no Italians, but I can trace my mother's side back to Southern Germany via England for many many(!) generations - Dad's side were pure Welsh! (Yeah, I also like leek and potato soup, so that 'proves' that connection!)



Outta curiosity, why the Northern Italian connection?

TOO MUCH POLENTA IN YOUR LIFE

JK,
now I have the entire scenario................but I think that a day or another I have to spend some time in NC, because I'm not sure to obtain something good .

If you are ever in NC, just let me know and we'll do a "tour of good eats." Grits, barbeque, brunswick stew, collards, sweet taters, and other delights that will curl your toes!!!!