food and music - what more do you need?...;P

I just have to boast today. I made The Best Food Ever. Moroccan Chicken, Date & Apricot Tagine. I have always thought that Moroccan cuisine was to die for, but this just tops everything. Imagine juicy chicken thighs & fajitas cooked to utmost tenderness in a mix of diced onion, chicken broth, fresh dates, dried apricots and some shredded lemon rind. Seasoned with crushed garlic, ground cumin, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and a dash of red pepper. Then mixed with couscous, which absorbs any liquid and all the blended flavors. Oh, and once the cooking is done, you throw in some chopped up fresh lemon sections and a handful of fresh parsley (the recipe also mentions cilantro, but I skipped it, because I'm not too crazy about its intense 'perfumy' smell). The resulting combination of flavors will make your tastebuds explode in ecstasy.;) I swear it's the second best thing to marrying a gorgeous Moroccan woman (or man, depending on your preference) and having them cook for you.:P

Also, I've been downloading Cruxshadows since last night, and I'm not even halfway done.:) This will be one looong playlist in my iTunes library. Probably the second longest after Lacrimosa (which is over 60 tracks). Needless to say, I've also been rooting through YouTube for their videos. Which is how I discovered them in the first place. Through YouTube, that is. I was actually searching for another band, called The Dreamside, recommended to me by my sister a long time ago. Here's a good example of how one thing can lead to another. ( Read more... )