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.

                                                     Early morning in Mystic Connecticut.