It's Finally Here!

the bad plus PROG, yes! I went to Best Buy and bought the only copy, they have 1 copy, 1? Strange. Anyway, it has 4 covers which are wonderful and 6 original TBP compositions, which I love more than the covers.
giant, what a beautiful, beautiful song, and physical cities, both written by Reid Anderson (bass) are worth the price of the cd. I have played the cd 4 times non-stop already! I am sooo happy.:D

Covers:
everybody rules the world - tears for fears
life on mars - david bowie
tom sawyer - rush
this guy's in love with you - burt bacharach

Here's The Washington Post's article last Saturday.

Beef Tournedos With Juniper Berries

I was looking for a recipe for the filet mignon I got last week. I usually wrap them in bacon and season them with garlic, salt, worcestershire sauce, extra virgin olive oil and ground pepper. I wanted to try a new sauce, but didn't like mushroom or cream sauce either or anything complicated. I saw one online with juniper berries, gin, and balsamic vinegar. The ingredients are few and method of cooking is easy. Gin doesn't sound appealing so I used brandy. I liked this uncomplicated but very tasty sauce.

Beef Tournedos With Juniper Berries

1½ pounds small filet mignon, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
2 tablespoons juniper berries, crushed
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup beef broth
salt & ground pepper, to taste
oil for frying

• Secure beef with toothpicks to keep its round shape. (Optional, wrap each in half of a bacon rasher, then secure with toothpicks). In a small container, combine berries, brandy, vinegar and broth, set aside. In a heavy skillet, heat oil until nearly smoking. Season the sliced beef with salt and pepper, fry in hot oil, 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving dish, set aside. (Don't forget to remove toothpicks before serving). Lower the heat to medium, add the broth mixture and let come to a boil, scraping the browned bits that are stuck at the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour on top of the steaks. Best with croutons fried in olive oil or with thick fries, but since we're Filipinos I served them with steamed rice. I steamed some frozen quartered artichoke hearts to go with this simple dish.

Book Review ANGELICA: A NOVEL by Arthur Phillips

Angelica: A Novel by Arthur Phillips 5 stars

A psychological thriller set in Victorian England written most brilliantly by Arthur Phillips à la Rashomon, which is one of my top 20 favorite movies. The same story is retold from four different perspectives: the mother's, the hired spiritualist's, the father's, and the daughter Angelica's, my sympathy shifting as I read. The book deals with ghosts (real or imagined), relationships, memories, and psychoanalysis. The book is so good I couldn't decide if I should finish it in one day or read it slowly because I didn't want it to end just yet. I just had to read it again. I had the same reaction to Phillips' last novel The Egyptologist, I read the book twice in one week. He has become one of my favorite authors. Highly Recommended

BBQ

We had a gorgeous weather today, just perfect for grilling. I barbecued pork back ribs and loin chops which I marinated yesterday, asparagus spears, eggplants, and sweet corn on the cob. I peeled the eggplants and mixed them with grated ginger, then served with salted chopped tomatoes. I really love the taste of charcoal grilled food, not just meat but also fruits like pineapple, peaches, and bananas, and pizza also cooks well on the grill.

marinade for pork back ribs: calamansi juice, soy sauce, sea salt, lots of garlic, sugar, ground pepper

marinade for pork loin chops: coconut vinegar, garlic, sea salt, ground pepper