Congress blocked an Obama administration attempt to make school lunches healthier this week, adjusting proposed nutritional guidelines in a way that will keep pizza and french fries on the menu, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

The Atlanta-based company has come under fire from gay rights groups for supplying food to an event sponsored by the Pennsylvania Family Institute, which has worked to defeat same-sex marriage initiatives. (I guess feeding religious fundamentalists crosses some sort of progressive line in the sand.)

Granted, Chick-fil-A is sympathetic to the Pennsylvania Family Institute’s cause, as is half the country. So what? Fast food chains neither shape or influence public opinion.

To those who want to boycott, fine. It’s not my time you’re wasting. But this kind of hyperbole (excerpted from an online petition against Chick-fil-A by students at Florida Gulf Coast University) will prove counterproductive:

“The Student Union is a place where all students should feel safe and welcome. By allowing a company with a history of bigotry and homophobia into our campus, we potentially allow FGCU to place monetary gain above the comfort and safety of the very students who are expected to frequent the Union Building,” say the group of students at FGCU.

‘Cause you never know when a Chick-fil-A manager might spork you in the eye for wearing a Margaret Cho T-shirt.

I’m curious as to where all this ends. Should I research the political leanings of the company that installed the drinking fountains where I work? I’d hate to think I was consuming anti-gay water.

Sonny’s been gone two weeks and already things are looking up.

0% Fat Greek Yogurt: tastes just like Fage, comes in yummy pomegranate and blueberry, and 1/2 the price.

Chicken Tikka Masala: It’s kind of hard to believe this is frozen. The only Indian that I’ve have (pre-made) that resembles… um, Indian.

Blueberry & Peach Panna Cotta: I kind of wish I never found this because it’s so damn dangerous. I’ve had plenty of panna cotta from high-falutin’ restaurants in my day, and this one certainly beats some of the best. And all you have to do is defrost. I know. Go get like 12 now.

Highbrow Chocolate Chip Cookies: Finally a cookie in a box that makes it pointless for me to bake. Seriously buttery, salty, sweet yumminess.

RCTJWF (varies) & Reggiano Lambrusco wines (+ the infamous Two-Buck Chuck in Shiraz).

First is the King of Pops.  Steven Carse’s mobile popsicle unit at N. Highland and North Ave. (in the Buddy’s lot) is a lifesaver on sweltering days (and often a pit-stop for me and the girl on our way home from daycare).  With exotic flavors like Blueberry Lemongrass or Honeydew Lime Zest, it’s a sure pick-me-up when you’re sticking to your leather interior.

Another popular spot is Orleagian Snowballs at Moreland & Ponce.   Who doesn’t love sweet, fluffy shaved ice on a hot summer day?  Yummy flavors like Blackberry and Raspberry combine for a sweet treat (even sweeter is the surprise gummy bear!).

Last is something that you don’t need to leave home for (well, at least you can pick it up in the grocery aisle) – a good ol’ pint of ice cream.  But thankfully this isn’t any old ice cream – Haagen-Dazs Five ice creams are all natural with only five ingredients.  My personal favorite is Passion Fruit.  It’s tangy and creamy at the same time, with the fresh taste of tart passion fruit shining through.  With new flavors like lemon and strawberry coming out, I’ll be happy to cool off with a spoon inside where the AC is kicking.

I do have a bunch of things to share, but let me show you a little slice of heaven that was had last night:

Mmm hmmm….

A bunch of us went to Anis for the lovely Hakeber’s birthday celebration, and in turn I was introduced to the best moules frites I’ve ever tasted.  Kudos to knowing the chef, too, as we were treated with sinfully yummy desserts and even more champagne that I had already indulged in.  Hey, mommies need nights out, too!