b'Shopping for food in Italy is a social event. It is not just about selecting the best ingredients for the meal; rather, it is a social interaction that enriches the lives of all Italians. The lady in this picture reminded me of my grandma. She was telling the man at the deli counter about her grandchildren coming to dinner. But, at the same time, she was aentive enough to reprimand him for choosing the wrong tool to cut off the rind of the prosciuo.The man changed knives and went on with their conversation as if nothing had happened. For a brief instant, I saw myself as a kid, holding hands with Grandma Adele while she had the same conversation with her grocer.30'