I'm going through a lentil period of sorts. They are simply the healthiest legume and one of the richest in proteins. Here I prepared with rice along with.diced.carrots, onion, and celery. All prepared woth good olive oil. Very tasty,

 The South Street Seaport in Manhattan in the early nineties. Like anything in NY it attracted and still does huge crowds.

 One of my favorite comfort food dishes. Lentils with cauliflower soup. Healthy and delicious.

 The delicacy of poppies is exquisite. These were growing on a sidewalk in Corvallis, Oregon.

         This is a simple and delicious Neapolitan soup. Cannelini beans with escarole. Delightful.

 All street sin Orta, Piedmont, Italy slope toward the lake. the cloudy April day, elevated the image from the prosaic. to a more memorable one.

 Spaghetti with fresh salmon garnished with pistachios,simply sublime