Well, Ann (anncruise) is at it again sending me all sorts of fun Italian things to share. The “suspend” story makes me want to hug every Italian on the planet starting with those three.
~Marie & Ann
Good Morning Buongiorno from Rome!
Cappuccino and Cornetto in Piazza in Italy!
Photo by Rossella Rago
AN ITALIAN JOURNEY by James Ernest Shaw ~ paperback w/pen & ink drawings ~ http://amzn.to/xoRKmy
I can’t tell you how much I love this one. ~Marie
Paying it forward, Italian style .The Pending Coffee will restore A Little Bit of Your Faith in Humanity !!
“We enter a little coffeehouse with a friend of mine and give our order. While we’re approaching our table two people come in and they go to the counter –
‘Five coffees, please. Two of them for us and three suspended’
They pay for their order, take the two and leave. I ask my friend:
‘What are those ‘suspended’ coffees ?’
‘Wait for it and you will see’
Some more people enter. Two girls ask for one coffee each, pay and go. The next order was for seven coffees and it was made by three lawyers – three for them and four ‘suspended’. While I still wonder what’s the deal with those ‘suspended’ coffees I enjoy the sunny weather and the beautiful view towards the square in front of the café. Suddenly a man dressed in shabby clothes who looks like a beggar comes in through the door and kindly asks
‘Do you have a suspended coffee ?’
It’s simple – people pay in advance for a coffee meant for someone who can not afford a warm beverage. The tradition with the suspended coffees started in Naples,Italy but it has spread all over the world and in some places you can order not only a suspended coffee, but also a sandwich or a whole meal.”
We totally agree – Italy is pretty amazing, but the people are even better! Three people in particular!
I only drink wine..
Bring it on! Ann and I are both Italian!
~Marie