Polenta with a squash sauce. A seasonal northern Italian dish. I may be Sicilian but I love polenta. Years ago Italy was divided between polenta in the north and pasta in the south as these were staple dishes. Pasta won the culinary battle but polenta dishes are special. And naturally, being Sicilian, I had to have bread with it. I know it's sacrilegious anh hope that my norther compatriots will forgive me.  

 I keep finding these treasures. Woman reading on a brisk spring day in Venice. Judy lovely. 

 Pasta con patate is a stable of the cucina povera that is all the rage among foodie culture these days . By adding sausage this comfort food dish is elevated and rendered more nutritious. It's truly a delight.

 The United Methodist Church in Hawley, PA, a real architectural period piece.

A first for me unshelled vava beans with lettuce. I went to a farmers market and  found something that looked like curly escarole but it turned out to be curly lettuce. I cooked it and the results were superb. Who knew.

 Oregon woods in all their glory.

 A quintessential summer dish. Spaghetti in a light cheese and butter sauce and pomodorini. A taste of heaven.