Glory to food
by mariuca

Comment by pmichaud:
My first thought was "what a magnificent rooster!" I didn't even notice the rest of the establishment. I have a little different viewpoint since I do keep chickens (and a rooster) but we don't eat them. Their job is to eat bugs in the garden. You have done an amazing job with this image.

pork sandwiches
by mariuca

Comment by digifotojo:
Great food and nicely presented. I used to love BLT sandwiches but I don't eat them anymore b/c I broke a tooth biting into some hard bacon. It's impossible to get the nice crispy bacon I remember from years past. I'll just settle for tuna salad.

la prosciutteria.DSCF2860
by mariuca

Comment by digifotojo:
Interesting facade and well presented.

prepping.DSCF8503
by mariuca

Comment by digifotojo:
I'm wondering how you managed to get these images. Maybe you know the butcher? This is an interesting composition, except for the poor fellow lying on the plank.

butcher shop in NYC
by mariuca

Comment by digifotojo:
Very graphic imagery. I'm not a meat-eater, prefer fish and occasional chicken. But, I believe the whole meat production industry needs to be redefined.
When I was a student at Phila College of Art (Univ of the Arts) our sketch class went to Temple Medical Research Center (where medical students dissect human cadavers). So, I've pretty much seen it all.

butcher shop in Sicily.DSCF5364
by mariuca

Comment by digifotojo:
This is the part I don't like to think about and I grew up in a household where my parents butchered their own chickens. That's the way it was back then.

pork sandwiches
by mariuca

Comment by roz:
some of that looks extremely yummy .. especially the bread stuff .. !!! ..
i dont like to see bacon as i know that pigs are very intelligent .. and i cant help thinking of them in the process of being raised and dying ..
but each to his own ..
i have heard some ppl say that they couldnt live without bacon .. and i think .. if you knew how that animal gave up its life .. maybe you might change your mind ..
i apologize if i have antagonized anyone .. but thats what i think ..

la prosciutteria.DSCF2860
by mariuca

Comment by roz:
what a great pic Mariuca .. loving your point of view ..
i'm glad i'm not seeing those poor animals .. i'm actually a vegetarian mainly because i cant help feeling distress when i see a piece of meat on a plate .. thinking of the animal that gave its life .. and wondering what went on before it died ..
i feel sad that i have to feed my dog on a carnivorous diet .. !! .. because she eats chickens and beef etc .. :(

butcher shop in Sicily.DSCF5364
by mariuca

Comment by roz:
i totally agree with Bill .. there is such horror involved in the raising and slaughtering of the animals we eat .. unimaginable .. if ppl actually knew what went on there would be a tremendous outcry and something would have to change .. but because of the masking .. as bill says .. very little is done .. those animals are in our care .. those animals have feelings too .. it actually traumatizes me .. if ppl want to eat meat there are much more humane ways of doing it ..
i havent seen the rest of your series yet .. but the face on that nearest animal .. no words ..

breakfast for two.DSCF2863
by mariuca

Comment by wbanning:
Two coffees. Two croissants. Two bubbly waters. Perfect breakfast for just ME! Sigh.