Pizza, welcome back Bill

I just can't publish our pizza pics from tonight, as they wouldn't make your mouth water. The color balance is just.not.there. and really, I was disappointed in my photos. In any case, do try this combo: olive oil, red pepper flakes, slivered garlic, green tomato slices, lots of fresh basil, mixed baby kales/collards, mozzarella di bufala, Maldon. Delicious! Especially on the grill. Y'all, we ate our 'za while in hysterics during last night's Real Time. Welcome back, Bill! Reihan Salam is still an overly-amped up shill for the Repubs, Alex Wagner is infinitely appealing, why is Mark Cuban a frequent guest?, and Chelsea Handler's got a great dead-pan. I about peed in my pants laughing 3-4 times. Thank goodness for folks like Bill who might, just might, make the months until the election tolerable.

Further Lochte douche-bagginess

Ok, really? See this article for more Lochteness. This guy is too much, and I don't mean that in a good way! Jeah! "Memorizing lines and trying to like, say 'em and still, like, do movement … it was hard."

My  mom suggested that he's not a mental giant. I believe I concur.

Jiro, Muscadines, Morello, back to the FM tomorrow

Have y'all seen the documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi? It is really great, and when the credits rolled, we felt in some awe of the 85 year old sushi master and all he's accomplished, especially since he's been on his own since the age of 7. Though I imagine he's not easy to work for (apprentices must complete 10 years of training before being considered quite capable; the first lesson is how to properly wring out a hot hand towel), his work ethic is incredible, and it was fascinating to see the Tsukiji fish market in action. Each sub-species of fish has experts associated with it, so: a tuna guy, an octopus guru, and so on. Jiro and his sons even work with a rice master. Really engaging doc!

Do you recall my ode on Muscadine grapes last year? They're out again now, so go look for them. They've got a thicker skin than your basic red grape, and each little orb has three or four small seeds inside. These grapes aren't overly sweet and have a lovely tang to them. Though I detest grape jelly, I'm considering making some out of these guys because they are so not Concords.

Did y'all see Tom Morello's retort to Paul Ryan's expressed fanship of Rage Against the Machine? Morello: Ryan is the "embodiment of the machine that our music has been raging against for two decades." Not a mutual admiration society, I'd say. Heh!

I am so excited to head back to the farmers market tomorrow. Whee!