Let me start by saying the husband has gotten used to me photographing nearly everything we eat.

Spaghetti with chicken and lemon; chunky mushrooms, fresh tomatoes (from the side garden) and shallots, sauteed in vermouth. Crusty bread drizzled with olive oil on the side. Simple but elegant.

The weather is beginning to turn here in Seattle. No Indian summer this year, although I sort of dressed like it was summer (wishing it’s summer doesn’t make it so) today. It’s a great feeling to come home to a warm and comforting meal like this one. Yum.