Surviving an international move from the American suburbs to Parma, Italy. When my daughter was a toddler she frequently made up words that sounded similar to the adult versions. She would say strawbellies instead of strawberries; froggy instead of foggy. One of the words she transposed was Parmesan. In her toddler mind Parmesan cheese was Purple John cheese. For years our family asked each other to pass the Purple John at the dinner table.
Imagine our surprise when we realized that we were moving to Parma, Italy - the birthplace of Purple John cheese. Apparently the universe has a sense of humor.
**Note - we have moved from Italy, however, I get asked about the name so often that I am leaving the explanation. :)
Imagine our surprise when we realized that we were moving to Parma, Italy - the birthplace of Purple John cheese. Apparently the universe has a sense of humor.
**Note - we have moved from Italy, however, I get asked about the name so often that I am leaving the explanation. :)