About This Painting:

To the east of the crowded San Marco square, we wandered into narrow streets that looked ordinary.  There were visibly fewer tourists and more locals; there was no souvenir shop but hanging laundry above our heads.

We found a small family-run trattoria on a quiet alley.  With simple white tablecloths and plastic patio chairs, this was a no-frills eating place.  Menu was hung on the outside wall and written - you guessed it - only in Italian on a paper that had buckled and yellowed.  A husband and wife who seemed to be running this place sat at a table to chat with neighbors when not busy.

We wanted to eat light so looked at pasta and pizza choices: Margherita, carciofi, prosciutto, alle cozze, alle vongole, 4 stagioni... and del Nonno (Grandpa's).  We tried a Margherita pizza and spaghetti with clams and it was remarkably satisfying.  Yes, the food was good but the coziness of the trattoria really made us feel like eating at home.

  A family-run trattoria in Venice (my photo)


I heard many times that, when Italians want Mamma's pasta so badly, they are feeling homesick.  On an upcoming Mother's Day, many people will think of their mother... and all the fond memories with her that would most likely include their own version of "Mamma's pasta."  Happy Mother's Day to you all!


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Media: original watercolor
Image Size: 10 x 6.25  in. (mat size 15 x 10 in.)
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