Don, I sympathize. It is so hard to have an intelligent discussion on the Mudcat, especially where beer is involved.

But to answer your question, here's what I would do.

1. Order a pizza.

2. Make a salad.

3. Open a bottle of Kansas City's own Boulevard beer and pour half into my special terracotta 'glass' which has a beautiful, swirling green glaze on the interior.

4. Hand the bottle to my true love, who will drink the other half.

5. Enjoy beer, pizza and salad.