In the Black (of the grid, also)
Medium’s medium TAROT
Eat like a bird PECK
Two “push-ups” abutting: 40- & 46-Across.
Pierre’s soul AME [instead of French, I’d use “Southern rel.” (African Methodist Episcopal]
RATING:
Three grins = Excellent: Loved it; Two grins = Good: Enjoyed it; One grin = Satisfactory: A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Unsatisfying: No fun