The cookbook project is moving quickly forward:

Here are some more photos from the last two weeks. I got my hair cut at Beto's, right, & had a great Brazilian BBQ meal at Rodizios, left.

Last Fall I had the opportunity to go into one of Gloucester's historic landmarks. The old paint factory is an unmistakable red landmark on the Harbor.

There is a whale research organization that bought the building to restore it for their work. Prior to the work starting I was able to get some great images from inside the factory.

I'm starting a new project in my neighborhood in partnership with East Somerville Main Streets (www.eastsomervillemainstreets.org)

After my project in Gloucester (http://markteiwes.com/portraits/)

I wanted to have the chance to connect with my local community and take some great portraits in Somerville. We are also working on a cookbook project called "Savoring East Somerville: A Taste-based Guide to the Neighborhood" which will be published this fall.

Here's a picture from my first photo shoot at Fasiki, a great Ethiopian restaurant.

Every year I look forward to St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester. This year I had the chance to be out with a huge group of boats tied together for the best view of the greasy pole contest.