Another take on pasta with potatoes. This time I added ripe fresh tomatoes snd smoked paprika for a heartier flavor. Very comforting. 

 Hats by the sea. These hats were sold on a stand on the boardwalk of the beach in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily. They look stylish although they were of so so qualityand sold mainly to tourists because Italians will only wear name brands. It makes a good image, nevertheless.

 A healthy dish. Farm fresh broccoli with chickpeas, a clove of garlic and lots pf good olive oil. A dish that is good for you; not to mention very light and tasty.

                                          It's the season for foliage, enjoy; it will be over soon.

 Italian potato gnocchi with chopped pork ragout with added ricotta and chopped walnuts. I love gnocchi because they really fill you up. 

 A beautiful flower from the greenhouse at the Planting Fields Arboretum of Long Island, NY.

 

 

 Authentic pasta al pesto genovese or pasta with Genoa pesto. As you can see the pasta is trofie and the dish includes a diced potato and string beans that are cooked along with the pasta. The pesto sauce is from a recipe from my aunt who lived in Genoa for many years.