September 13
Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart's Birthday

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When singer/songwriter Fiona Apple tour bus was stopped by police and their druig0sniffinf dogs in Sierra Blanca, Texas, on September 20, 2012, the doggies sniffed out a cache of hash and majojuana which Fiona admitted were washers, Poor Fiona was promptly arrested .and taken to the Hudspeth County Jail, where she was released on after posting a $10,000 bond. The incident reminded many of her fans of her 19977 piano rock song ; Criminal" which includes her reflective lyrics

Heaven help me for the way I am
Save me from these evil deeds
Before I get them done
I know tomorrow brings the consequence
At hand
But I keep livin' this day like
The next will never come Oh help me but don't tell me
To deny it
I've got to cleanse myself
Of all these lies till I'm good
Enough for him
I've got a lot to lose and I'm
Bettin' high
So I'm beggin' you before it ends
Just tell me where to begin

"Criminal," the third single, in Fiona's debut album Tidal became a hit and the song reached the top forty on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earned Fiona a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1998. In a Rolling Stone interview when the writer asked her about another song from the album ,"Sullen Girl," Fiona explained that the song was written in response to her rape by a stranger at age twelve on the day before Thanksgiving. Fiona later reflected that "Rape is the most humiliating thing that can be done to you; it's the most vulnerable that you can be. But once I realized that, I became a stronger person and faced all my fears. Now I feel like whatever I do, no one can hurt me. I cannot be violated, I cannot be humiliated, I cannot be disregarded, I cannot be disrespected." Fiona is a vegan, so to celebrate her birthday we suggest making some Apple and Brie Soup which is guaranteed to put a few pounds on her somewhat thin frame and watch the video of "Paper Bag" which was directed by her boyfriend at the time, film director Paul Thomas Anderson. If you have never tried Apple and Brie Soup, we suggest ordering it at the Bistro du Soleil in Playa del Rey in Los Angeles if you live or visit there. It is spectacular. Here is a close approximation of their recipe. Be careful, It can be addictive as Fiona's music. Enjoy it while watching the video documentary Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine (2005). Apple and Brie Soup
Ingredients
2 TB butter 1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped 3 stalks celery with leaves, finely chopped 2 large Granny Smith applies, peeled, cored, and diced 2 TB flour 3 cups chicken broth, divided	1/2 pound cold brie, rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup whipping cream 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste Brown sugar to taste Parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan heated over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the onion, celery and apple and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the contents are soft and slightly golden (about 10 minutes). 2. Sprinkle the flour over and stir to coat the contents. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes to moisten the flour. 3. Whisk in 1 cup of the chicken broth. Increase the heat to medium and continue to whisk until the broth has thickened and begins to bubble (about 3 minutes). Whisk in the remaining broth and bring the contents to a brisk boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and puree the soup in a blender Strain the puree into a clean saucepan. The soup can be made up to this point and chilled; reheat the puree over low heat before serving. 4. Heat the puree over medium-low heat and stir in the brie cubes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is fully melted, then whisk until the soup is completely smooth. Whisk in the heavy cream and thyme, and season to taste with salt and pepper andrown sugar. Serves 4