Yes inded, the color of the sea is real, no Photoshop. The water of the Meditrranean in the gulf of Castellammare. Amazing.

 Another image from the archives. Notre Dame cathedral. Paris, France, 1969. Kodachrome and a Canon FT. Where does time go.

 A delicious but rather unusual combination of ingredients makes this a very interesting dish. I used shredded zucchine, leek, mackerel in olive oil, a clove of garlic and lemon juice. I also added a little fresh red Cayen pepper and a sprinkle of black pepper for a livelier flavor and that was it. A very enjoyable dish that is usually made with canned tuna but other types of sea food items can be substituted as one's fancy dictates. 

 This man was the undisputed king of sausages at the Italian feasts all around New York City. I haven't seen him around lately and perhaps he is now retired.

 A very interesting combination of flavors. Italian fusilli pasta in a sauce consisting of pureed zucchini and pomodorini. A great summer lunch dish.

 It's that time of the year to explore the local farmer markets. This one was in Scranton, PA.

 It cannot get more classic and more nutritious. This soup is emblematic of the cucina povera that is all the rave these days. I just love how it practically swims in olive oil.