Working with leftovers for a quick lunch. My lentils and rice risotto covered with cream of broccoly. It was a surprisingly great combination.

 In Sandwich, Cape Cod, there's a wonderful classic cars museum absolutely worth a visit.

 Penne rigate italiane con bietole e pancetta. Italian penne rigate with Swiss chard and pancetta with muddica atturrata or toasted breadcrumbs. Delicious. 

 Idyllic and serene image. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Let's celebrate summer.

 Ragu made with pork and pomodorini over delicious Trader Joe's Italian ricotta filled ravioli coated with Sicilian lemon zest. Just delightful.

 Cremona, Italy, the birthplace of string instruments. This sculpture is in front of the Casa del Violino, a museum and auditorium where there's an incredible collection on display of super rare and expensive violins. Mos are on loan from owners who cannot keep such valuable instruments at home. They are played and cared for by the staff. It's an incredible place to visit and the city is just beautiful not to mention food, especially the risotti, that are out of thiss world.

 A dish of incredible simplicity. Rice cooked with cauliflower and dressed with very good EVO, black pepper and shavings of provolone; a phenomenal dish.