Chocolate Orange Praline Loaf and Music!

Emiline from Sugar Plum tagged me with a music meme! How fun! I didn't know they had one for music, but I'm really glad they do. I loooove music. Who doesn't? Next to cooking and baking, it's the best thing!
Check out the 'rules':
List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now, shaping your summer (or whatever season). Post these instructions in your blog along with your 7 songs. Then tag 7 other people to see what they're listening to.

Ah man! Just 7? This isn't gonna be easy! I have a song for every mood; I have a never-ending soundtrack for every significant and insignificant moment in my life...I should have a music blog, hu? Well, I do! In fact, it's called Music Munchies, you can visit the colorful but neglected site by clicking here. (It seems I spend all my time blogging about food while I listen to music. :D) The same way I love visiting new grocery stores in search of new ingredients to cook with, I'm always on the lookout for that great song. I have a soft spot for songs that are either 'fun' or 'meaningful' (aka good lyrics). As far as the fun songs go, I like 'em upbeat and sugary. Something fun, light, and refreshing, kinda like a snowcone. But I also love the more reflective songs that use either simple and sweet lyrics or delicious sounding instruments to move their listeners. My taste in music is eclectic! Sooo anyway, Emiline decided to share her favorite songs using Youtube, I decided to go the playlist route. Check out my cool tunes!
Michele from My Italian Grandmother
Vera from Baking Obsession
Jennie from My Cake Wardrobe
Prudy from Prudence Pennywise
Celine from Have Cake Will Travel
Elle from Elle's New England Kitchen
Sylvie from A Pot of Tea and A Biscuit
Ok, so now you're wonderin' where the sweet stuff is...especially since chocolate is involved in the recipe, right ;). Alright, well this past weekend I was craving something chocolatey and carby. This loafy cake came to life in my slowly-disappearing kitchen (I fly to Boston next Thursday at 11!). It has a very orangey flavor, which is pretty surprising considering there's quite a bit of chocolate in and on the cake, but it really does have a refreshing citrusy flavor. The finely ground praline made it very dense and buttery, too. The flavors really stay on your tongue, and I really think the praline had something to do with it :). Check out the recipe!