Some might say letting people pick their own pizza topping combinations is like handing a loaded gun to a to a kitten. A kitten that doesn’t have many friends and has deep seated frustrations with imaginary dogs. As tough as it may be for me to admit it, these people might be right. Building a pie should be more than haphazard whimsy. Just like a meal on a plate, harmony and balance needs to be applied. Pictured above is my most recent attempt: Ricotta (sweet), garlic confit (creamy) and arugula (bitter). I don’t know if it is all the way there yet, but it’s a solid start.