Leftover done with flair for a simple lunch.

 The statue of the Madonna del Soccorso, patron saint of Castellammare del Golfo as she reaches the main sqare or i quattro canti and stops for a few minutes. I had to make use all of my paparazzi skills to advance to the front having to avoid, the band, the dignitaries, the polizia, the carabinieri, the guardia municipale, a military honor guard and the many religious leaders. It's a miracle I wasn't arrested. This procession occurs on August 21 of each year as the town completes a three day long feast that opens on August 19 with  a procession on the water when the statue is loaded on  large boat and is followed by a plethora of crafts of all sizes. On the 21st, after the Madonna has returned to the madrice or main church, the festivities are concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.

Happy Saint Valentine Day

 For Saint Valentine day's Lunch. Red Italian burrata and tomatoes filled raviolini from Trader Joe's with a simple pomodorinu sauce. Something to warm the heart. 

 Even Venice had it's unsavory face. 

 I had some leftover beef stew so I served it with sautéed broccoletti and sliced tomatoes with olive oil, lemon juice and oregano. Very satisfying.

 This is Carlo my friend and Sicilian neighbor who provides me with the best olive oil. We do not use the term extra virgin because it's unnecessary. 

 Classic rice and black beans. My attempt at this delicious Latino dish. The results were wonderful