#fwx

(h/t this thread)

These carrot patch brownies are perfect for Easter and spring in general! These brownies make for a rich, fudgy base with a chocolate frosting slathered on top! Sprinkle some crushed up Oreos on for the dirt and pipe the tops of carrots. . . *Clickable link in bio. Recipe: https://www.cookiedoughandovenmitt.com/carrot-patch-brownies/ . .

FWX wasn’t that far removed from Disconnected, but Fates Warning’s tenth record was ultimately a bridge between the band’s late ‘90s albums and their post-hiatus Inside Out records, and offered a preview of the heavier and more mature direction Jim Matheos and Ray Alder would take the band in.  This meant that the material on FWX was worlds away from even Perfect Symmetry, let alone Awaken the Guardian, but songs like “Stranger (With a Familiar Face)” demonstrated that Matheos wasn’t aiming straight for the middle: the track was more aggressive than anything they’d done since No Exit, while at the same time neither sounding like a throwback nor like they were grasping at current trends.  The song was also every bit as progressive as Dream Theater, as Mark Zonder’s drumming rolled, grooved, stopped and started with his customary grace.  “Stranger” offered the best of Fates Warning at that point- the guitars were supra-metallic, Alder was passionate, Zonder sounded fantastic, and the whole band (including Armored Saint’s Joey Vera, who went from a guest bassist to a full member) played with a comfort and precision that spoke to not only their confidence as a group, but also their ability to sound exactly like themselves.

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This four cheese pizza from @patsyspizzeria69th is all I need to survive this hump day 🍕🍕🍕 (Alright, and maybe a strong cocktail, too 😅) source

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Steamed dumplings With Vietnamese sate chili sauce.

These carrot patch brownies are perfect for Easter and spring in general! These brownies make for a rich, fudgy base with a chocolate frosting slathered on top! Sprinkle some crushed up Oreos on for the dirt and pipe the tops of carrots. . . *Clickable link in bio. Recipe: https://www.cookiedoughandovenmitt.com/carrot-patch-brownies/ . .