Easy Peasy!

Easy and peasy?! No way! I guess I'll let the solve speak for itself, but at the very least I hope you find some enjoyment in this midi-sized puzzle. Why a midi, you ask? Well, because midi's can be fun, too! Sound off in the comments if you feel so inclined. I'm always open to constructive feedback!

Don't forget to read Matt's Musings after you solve for a peak behind the curtain!

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Matt's Musings

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This puzzle came about when the reveal popped into my head and I thought, "Hmm, I might be able to build something around this!" I first dabbled with a themeless concept, intending to make the grid and clues super duper simple (the "aha" coming when a solver realizes, "Oh, this whole THING is a piece of cake!"). However, I couldn't resist the temptation to cake it up a notch and search for a theme angle. I'm happy with the result, and the happenstance of the theme words being able to cross a lower-third reveal convinced me, "Yes, this is it!" Of course, this prevented any shot at grid symmetry, and necessitated the 6-square block in the NE, but on the whole I believe the puzzle is better for it. I hope the solve is breezy enough that you still might utter, "That was a piece of cake!"