the usual inconsequential dribble

Okay. The garbage misplacement mystery has been solved.:) ( It wasn't me, and it wasn't some supernatural telekinetic force either.;) )

Anyway... time for a change of topic. I made Spicy Aromatic Chicken today - with artichoke hearts, tomatoes and black olives, among other things - and it turned out delicious. I bought ground cloves specifically for this recipe, and I can't get over how absolutely orgasmic they smell... lol. Almost better than cinnamon!... (and that's saying a lot, because I could totally get high on cinnamon...;). I have a nice little collection of fragrant spices in my kitchen cabinet now, and sometimes I just open the containers at random and take a sniff... just for the hell of it.;D I still can't believe I am making all this wonderful food all by myself, eating better than I ever have, AND losing weight. It is a wonder. I am loving it. And yes, cooking takes time. A good few hours per week I would otherwise spend glued to my computer screen, munching on some 'quick'n'easy' high-calorie snacks and growing another set of spare tires around my middle. When you look at it that way, I am doing myself a favor in more ways than one. *nods*