Idyllic rural summer scene in western Massachusetts. 

 Italian penne rigate with mushroom and peas in a light butter sauce.

 I love this image of a fellow bibliophile. Shot in front of an old fashion book store in the Catskill region of NY State. Sadly these types of bookstores are getting harder to find. Is this progress?

 Eating well is wonderful but when the meal is also healthy it brings real Joy. This zuppa di lenticchie e patate or lentils and potato soup was adorned with tender escarole for added flavor and healthfulness. A super lunch dish. 

 A mighty locomotive at the Essex County, Connecticut, Steam Train Museum. These wonderful machines are maintained by very dedicated people who love their work and are richly rewarded by a great sense of satisfaction. 

 Please forgive my lack of modesty but I like to show my face once in a while. My mature age os made evident by the arthritis glove on mt left hand that obviously I take off when I cook.

 A tasty and well made sandwich can be a lifesaver when one is too busy to cook. Here I prepared a delicious one with cime di rapa or broccoli rape and shaved parmigiano. This actually calls for mozzarella but but I didn't have any. The result: a tangier taste but equally delicious.