Friday, June 29, 2012

 I was in the mood for something easy for dinner. I'm by myself for the weekend. And I thought hey great idea! I'll make myself a pizza, you know just pull 'er out of the old ice box, and pop into a pre-heated oven. Delissio! So I pulled my starter out of the fridge, it needed to be refreshed anyways. I put it together with about two thirds light spelt, to a third dark rye, added some fresh thyme and oregano from the pots, some dried tomato. Let it rise for an hour, added proscuitto, green bell, tomato, mushroom, onion, and of course mozza. Baked the babe for twenty minutes and presto. Instant pizza. It was wonderful. Thought I'd share that


 I finally made it through Walden, not to say it's dry at all, I just read very little at a time, and sat on it. I really believe  this is a must read for everybody. It's important not just as a book but to understand the view of Henry David Thoreau. He was not accepted in his time, not by very many at least. He disagreed with the government, and I think still would. He chose to Opt out of society and to live by his own means. He chose to live by means of his own hands, and nothing else. He lived with only what he needed and allowed himself no greed, that's not to say no comfort. He spoke lots of feeling more at home and more comfortable than his fellow townsmen. It was written many years ago, but is still one hundred percent relevent. My copy included his letter Civil Disobedience, in which he shares that it is everyones duty to act as individuals instead of being acted for by our governments. A view that I think is needed now more than ever. He rejected his government, and they rejected him. Now they have a monument for him, and proclaim him as a great, and true American. Today though, nothing would be different even still. He would reject our governing authorities, and they would still reject him, but at the same time probably not allow him to at least live seperate and by his own means. Read it, you won't regret a moment, Thoreau I believe was one of the greatest modern writers.

 Here's a few photos from my wedding that happened on June 2nd, I don't want to post too many, but here's a couple. What a good day. Oh and I threw in a little bonus one at the end.






2 comments:

  1. Have you tried making your own mozza yet? I think you wouldn't have any problem getting what you need to make it and it doesn't sound too hard. And you might enjoy reading the book, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. I've mentioned it before. Nothing like "Walden", but an interesting book on gardening and eating.

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  2. I have done it before. I did it as a side thing with one of the instructors at school. Also when I worked at Persia Bistro they owners mom, who I could hardly understand taught me to make Yoghurt, and Feta cheese. They`re all simple processes, but tough ones to master. I haven`t read that yet, it`s on my list though.

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