I utilized the Napa cabbage bought at a farmers market as a side dish with a stir fry of potatoes, bacon, unions, and shaved beef. The Napa cabbage was simply sauteed in olive oil and garlic. The dish was very satisfying. 

 This sign was on an Indian restaurant on East 28th Street. I took this shot around 1974; needless to say, the area is now totally gentrified and this establishment is long gone.

I found these wonderful ravioli at Wegmen's, filled with artichokes, ricotta and reggiano. I prepared a super fast and simple sauce consisting of cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil. The olive oil truly Sicilian from the olives of my son's father in law. Olive oil from the Belice valley; need I say more. A super delightful dish that brougt happy memories.
 

 Kodachrome shot from the seventies at the South Street Seaport. People touring  the Ambrose that acted as a lighthouse at the entrance of the port that later became a tourist attraction

 Square organic rigatoni with broccoli and potatoes in a creamy sauce that includes blended broccoli.  Grated. parmigiano closed the dish. The trick is to keep the broccoli spears crisp, not overcooked.

 This is not India but 85 Street in Jackson Heights Queens, NYC. The place to eat the best Indian food outside of India. It's what makes New York so unique. 

 Just back from the local farmers market where I bought a cauliflower, a broccolo and a so called Napa cabbage; a vegetable totally unknown to me. Now I must find a way to cook it.