Our Family Restaurant -Alfred's Homestead

My Brother - The Pavaroti Look-a-Like

Personal History 

My Name is Bill Falcone and I  was Born in a small Village in the Mountains of Italy between Naples and Rome on  the 22nd April 1950.The Village called Colledimacine had then a population of approx 400.My Father Nicola was very proud and was keen to come to Australia so that he could educate his children. My Grandfather had worked in America for 12 years and had made quite a lot of money which he used to buy farming land around the village - He wanted my father to work the land.My Grandfather was very much against education.

We arrived in Australia in 1957 and I satisfied my fathers dream by completing a University degree in 1971 with majors in Mathematics and Programming .I did also complete my Diploma of education in 1972 and also started an actuarial course in London by correspondence but only passed 3 of the 10 subjects .I started Australia Computer Cash Registers Software in my spare time. I have written many programs which effectively make an ordinary computer do the job of an intelligent cash register.

Work Experience

I Taught Mathematics and Computer Programming for 10 years - 4 years at Monash High School and 6 at Swiinburne Tec- before retiring from teaching.  In my last year at Swinburne I was teaching 2 tertiary subjects as well as TOP ( similar to year 12). In 1981 our family purchased a Reception Centre in Blackburn - I was teaching during the week and helping out with receptions on the weekend. Since I had the degree I had the responsibility of the bookwork and when my brother was not available to MC I took over.  In 1987 our family purchased a large Smorgasbord Restaurant in Warrandyte Melbourne. I was the family choice to start managing the Restaurant since Angelo my brother had to remain at the reception centre for he was the Chef . My brother is also a professional singer - he is the pavaroti look-alike in the 3 tenors tribute show.

We sold our reception centre in 2004 and now the whole family has been at Alfred's Restaurant for over 20 years -in fact,we are coming up to our 21st Christmas with the same chef.    

I am a Type 2 Diabetic.

For those who have my notes can you imagine what it is like to be in the company of beautiful food 7 days a week.My mother had type 2 diabetes so I was possibly genetically able to become one. I do recall eating at least 3 to 6 sweets every day and at  one stage I was baking and eating heaps of beautiful bread. I spent many hours researching anything to do with diets and diabetes;practically, every spare minute of the day.What I have found and put into practise is wonderful. Okay, there are a number of sacrifices but it is worth it. Six years ago I was a spent old man with little to enjoy - now , I am full of vigour working long hours and enjoying life again.Do you know I went to play golf  6 years ago and had to come home after 3 holes - my knees could not carry me - I was lucky to be able to drive home.

If you are a Type 1 Diabetic

Type 1 Diabetes is very different from Type 2 Diabetes but it seems from my readings that the one thing in common is  the danger of  too  much insulin. If the Type 1  Diabetic eats food that requires him to have high amounts of insulin and the body consequently has very high and very low blood sugar readings then the Type 1 Diabetic will begin to have all sorts of health problems. Dr Richards Bernstein is a Type 1 Diabetic. He has written the Book " the solution to Diabetes". You can read it online. Dr Bernstein found  that the answer to good health was by eating food that would require him to take a smaller  amount of insulin to normalize his blood sugar readings . Please read the introduction to his Book -it is a must to read for both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics.  Remember I don't have a quick fix solution to Diabetes but I have a solution which has arisen from reading many Books and Articles . I feel very satisfied with my program to good health as a Diabetic. Don't Give up make the effort to read my Notes - I am keen to help any Diabetic.I have a new web site now.If you are a Diabetic your first stop should be www.everything-about-diabetes.com.Please visit this web site and subscribe to my monthly e-newsletter.