www.gillan.comThough best known as the talented tonsils behind British hard-rock legends Deep Purple, Ian Gillan has also found the chance to log in some serious studio and road time both fronting his own bands and as a solo artist.
Gillan's new CD, One Eye to Morocco (Eagle Records) finds the belter singing not at the pace of a Speed King, but with a much more laid-back groove on a dozen tracks that mix rock, blues, reggae, soul and the Middle Eastern flavor hinted at by the title track.
When I wrote about mustard recently, I got so many interesting recommendations that I went out and bought a bunch. Some of the tastiest mustards I tried were imported. Here are my current top five imported mustards:
5. Maille Dijon Originale (Canada)
Good mustard seed, excellent vinegar, a touch of citrus and plenty of salt are the secret ingredients of the mustard that usually beats all comers in blind taste tests. There is a Maille store in Paris and one in Dijon. These boutiques sel