A classic panino  [in the States it's a panini, but it's the plural in Italian]. Made on very crisp bread bought at a farmers market and prepared with imported Italian mortadella, sliced tomato, basil leaves, a dusting of black pepper and Sicilian olive oil direct from the grower as a special favor. Needless to say the result was spectacular.

 It's that time of the year. Shot at a church event.

 I prepare lentils with cauliflower often especially during the fall and winter. This time I added escarole to the minestra for a more interesting flavor, Needless to say this is a delicious and healthful soup.

 More autumnal splendor. It will be gone soon and what follows is, according to me, a very unpleasant period that fortunately can produce nice images.

 With the price of veal being ridiculous I opted for pork scaloppine with mushrooms. A surprisingly delicious alternative.

 The beauty of New York city. Children of all colors on a school trip at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

 Downtown Manhattan, just how I like to remember it.