Francesco Onofrio, named after Francesco Procopio the Sicilian fisherman from the 1600s who is said to have invented gelato, is the gelataio in the Campania Region in Southern Italy. Today at his final stop he sold out of gelato, much to the disappointment of Marco, Pietro, and Rosalina. Marco wanted chocolate but had to settle for strawberry, Rosalina dropped her vanilla cone, and Pietro walked away empty-handed. The good news is that Francesco has promised these three disappointed children that he will return tomorrow and make things right. Cheers to Francesco!
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I never heard the story about a Sicilian fisherman inventing gelato… maybe one day you can elaborate!
Both Cosimo Ruggeri and Bernardo Buontalenti are credited with inventing gelato. I guess it depends on who you wish to believe. It is said that Sicilian fisherman Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, a famous restaurateur, made gelato famous. For my painting blurb, I liked the idea of the fisherman. It’s all meant to be fun and not necessarily historically accurate. Thank you for taking the time to read the blurb.
Best wishes! Pamela
Prego! I love history and also gelato. Agreed a fun topic!