Chicken And Chocolate Sauce Anyone ?

No ? Don't fancy it ? Come on, fresh out of the oven, chicken, in a rich chocolate sauce. Mmmm.

Before we get into it and while you're salivating over the thought of it, two disclaimers. First I'm

a vegetarian, in fact whenever we're out (which is pretty much never) I normally say that I'm vegan, I'm not, but it's just easier than trying to explain what I do and don't eat, as I don't eat dairy either. I know that being vegan, nowadays, is more than just leading a plant based lifestyle. Big respect if you are. Could say more but won't.

Saying that, I did read a comment on a website, the other week, where someone said that they were "Somewhat vegan" and were told in no uncertain terms that you either are or you aren't, there is no 'somewhat'. So if the respondent is reading this, no offense but I am somewhat vegan.

What was the second disclaimer ? Oh yes, if you're busy then feel free to click off now and go and do someone productive, I am asking for some indulgence in this post and there is no earth-shattering content contained within. I won't be offended.

As another sidebar, I just saw this come up on a Quora 'notification'. It looks like the powers that be, in regard to dealing with those unscrupulous 'scam' sites, have finally started to take some positive action towards the owners and peddlers of such.

"NASA has spotted a strange, shiny object lying on the Martian surface."

Looks like they've put on their 'big boy pants' at last.

Down to business and the essence of this post. I could do with your help or at least 20 seconds to type something.

I've already shelved a 760 word post this morning, I really lost my thread with it. That's why we're here now. The title, for the vast majority, will have us pulling some sort of face, likely one that reflects disgust. Although I'm not sure why, we have 'Duck à l'orange', or 'canard à l'orange' don't we ? In my book, cranberry sauce would be on the list.

In truth, chicken and chocolate sauce is an odd combination. There is a chance, however, that

someone, somewhere will like that dish. You know it's true. We were having a conversation down at the garage the other lunchtime and someone mentioned that one of their favourite meals was roast beef, chips and curry sauce. This then led to a hearty discussion about various meals that have a certain 'artistic license, shall we say. Mars bars and onions was another one. Blurgh. There really is no accounting for a persons tastes.

Me being me, thought it would be a great idea to write an article about it. The next day I asked them all to reiterate them again. I managed to write down about seven different food oddities.

Just in case you're wondering, I do have a place for the article. My latest site is all about 'random' which basically means I have no restrictions on my subject matter. I allow myself a certain 'latitude', 'carte blanche' if you will.

OK, so why are you here ? I could probably ask around and try to squeeze a few more weird ones (I was trying to think of other words to describe this, rather than 'oddity' and 'combination'. All I came up with was 'commodity' but I think that's already taken) but I thought of you, aren't you pleased.

Short and sweet, if you have an unusual mixture, then please drop it in the comments. No more or less is required of you. Other comments are available and no palates' were injured during the making of this post.

Have a thunderous Thursday.

Twack Romero.