Deep Dish Pizza and the First Rain of May

Monday is pizza night at our house. I love it. John makes the pizza; Claui makes the salad; and I wait for those magical words -- "Dinner's ready!" 

Last night it was something a little different -- Chicago-style Deep Dish pizza.  And the magic words were Justin calling --"I've poured you a glass of Prosecco..."

Whoopee! A wonderful way to celebrate the rain!

  We were awakened around five Monday morning by the welcome patter of raindrops and, mindful of my grandmother's teaching, I rolled out of bed and stepped out to the deck to get wet in the first rain of May -- thereby ensuring good health all year long. (I walked barefoot in the first snow of the season too -- I should be brimming with good health!)

But back to the pizza.  ( John combined these recipes from Recipesource and Food Network and here) 

One had spinach, broccoli, leeks, mushrooms, cheeses, and quite a lot of garlic  and olive oil (no tomato sauce though.)

Beautifully garnished . . .  

The other was more traditional -- Italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese.  Both were made in springform pans -- the kind you use for cheesecake. And, of course he makes his own crust -- this time with some cornmeal added  for extra strength.

I love Mondays!