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This page contains information on some of my entertainment related interests. This includes categorized lists of television crime and mysteries, some tips for managing a digital music library, custom album artwork that I created for concert bootlegs in my music library, as well as some recipes. Each subject will be continually updated and expanded over time. The photo shown above is the band CHVRCHES performing live, which was shot by Daniel Boud.

General Topics

Though I am American, I have an insatiable addiction to British television and movies, and in particular, crime and mysteries. My British TV crime and mysteries page contains categorized information on dozens of such series and movies which I have watched. As that page is viewed thousands of times per month, I know that my addiction is not unique. Similarly, I have a created page for foreign language TV crime and mysteries, as they have become another addiction. I also have a page containing some of my organization tips for managing an iTunes digital music library.

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British TV Crime & Mysteries

This page contains an extensive categorized list of British television crime and mystery series and movies, along with descriptions, reviews, and links to further information.

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Digital Music Library Organization Tips

This page shares some practical tips that I use to organize and manage my digital music library, which is via the Apple Music app (i.e the former iTunes) on macOS.

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Foreign TV Crime & Mysteries

This page contains an extensive categorized list of Foreign television crime and mystery series and movies, along with descriptions, reviews, and links to further information.

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Historical and Period TV Dramas

This page contains an extensive categorized list of historical and period television drama series and movies, along with descriptions, reviews, and links to further information.

Custom Album Artwork

If you have a digital music library, such as via the Apple Music app on macOS (i.e. the former iTunes), there are times when the artwork for an album or song may be inadequate, or there may simply be none. For example, there is no artwork for concert bootleg recordings as they are not commercially available. In these cases, some music enthusiasts may create their own custom album artwork. Listed below is custom artwork that I created for some concert bootleg recordings, albums, and songs in my music library. This artwork was created for personal use only. If you use any of the artwork in your music library, I would genuinely be interested in knowing, as well as any comments or feedback that you have on the design.

The Alarm

This page contains custom album artwork for The Alarm, which I
created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

The Cure

This page contains custom album artwork for The Cure, which I
created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes

This page contains custom album artwork for Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes, which I created for some concert bootlegs in my music library.

PALE WAVES

This page contains custom album artwork for PALE WAVES, which I created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

U2

This page contains custom album artwork for U2, which I
created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

Alice in Chains

This page contains custom album artwork for Alice in Chains, which I
created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

Greta Van Fleet

This page contains custom album artwork for Greta Van Fleet, which I
created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

Jimmy Page and Robert Plant

This page contains custom album artwork for Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, which I created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

Simple Minds

This page contains custom album artwork for Simple Minds, which I created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

CHVRCHES

This page contains custom album artwork for CHVRCHES, which I
created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

Jimmy Page

This page contains custom album artwork for Jimmy Page, which I
created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

Led Zeppelin

This page contains custom album artwork for Led Zeppelin, which I created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

The SUNDAYS

This page contains custom album artwork for The SUNDAYS, which I created for some concert bootleg recordings in my music library.

Recipes

Though I consider myself far from an expert in the kitchen, listed below are some recipes that I regularly make. The recipes originate from cookbooks or websites, and the source is listed with each recipe. Most of the recipes were modified by me in some way, such as for taste, serving size, or ease of preparation. All of the photos were taken right before consuming the food, and there was no modification of the food as commonly done with many photos from cookbooks or food blogs. Any feedback or questions are welcome, and if you do make one of the recipes, I'm definitely interested in your opinion of the result.

Guinness Meatballs

This is a recipe for an Irish version of Onion Soup Gratinée (i.e. baked French onion soup) using beef broth, Jameson Irish whiskey, Guinness Draught, and Irish cheddar cheese.

Roman Meatballs

This is a recipe for unique and flavorful meatballs. The meatballs can be served with any pasta and sauce of choice, or on a bed of sauce with a dollop of ricotta cheese.

Irish Onion Soup

This is a recipe for an Irish version of Onion Soup Gratinée (i.e. baked French onion soup) using beef broth, Jameson Irish whiskey, Guinness stout, and Irish cheddar cheese.

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Spinach and Sausage Country Soup

This is a recipe for a unique and rustic Italian style soup. The flavorful soup is surprisingly not heavy, quick and easy to make, and can be enjoyed any time of the year.