I'm watching PBS's Fourth of July broadcast at the moment, and while it's nice to have a talented orchestra underscore American awesomeness, I'm a little confused. Sure, I don't know anything about classical music... but did you guys really just play a piece from the last Star Wars movie?

I may actually be a culturally illiterate dimwit, but I don't usually expect PBS to be the one pointing it out to me.

Also: for a celebration of Americanousity in all its forms, this show has got a pretty high percentage of foreigners performing. When does Charlie Daniels go on?

things i've made with my awesome kitchenaid standalone mixer this weekend:

double chocolate mousse torte with berries.

(with tommy) attemps at a french baguette.

the torte recipe can be found here.