All I want to do is be the best me. That’s why I ate these chocolate chip oatmeal bars for dinner and then also for breakfast. They’re so good, but trust me – you’ll want a fork for these. Mashed up with Sylvan LaCue’s dreamy track, “Best Me” these chocolate chip bars are a sweet way…
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Blackberry Galette x SZA
A beautiful dessert that’s also easy to make is ideal for a lavish GRAMMY’s get together. Stream SZA, Grammy-nominated Best New Artist, and prep this recipe for the 2018 GRAMMY’s. Jammy Blackberry Galette For the Filling: 1 16 oz. Bag Frozen Blackberries Orange Zest (from a medium-sized orange) 1/4 c. Sugar 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon 1/4…
Lemon Cardamom Cake x “Younger Now” by Miley Cyrus
I turned 25 last week! I’ve never felt old until I turned this magic little number. I am now noticing all the lines in my face and the aches in my back with higher frequency. To celebrate my milestone I made a mini lemon cardamom cake to share with you. I shared my birthday week…
Mexican Lasagna x “Bellyache” by Billie Eilish
Creamy cashew cream meets spicy lasagna. Top with cheese, or don’t, you vegans. This is comfort food right here. What makes this recipe Mexican-inspired is the use of black beans and great spices like cumin and cayenne. Layer by layer you’ll find an array of flavor. This is a crowd pleaser, whether you are a…
Banana Bread x “Better” by JSPH
Warm and homey, banana bread always seems to do the trick when you’re in the mood for comfort food. Paired with tangy lemon butter and JSPH’s dreamy vocals, you’re in for an afternoon of bliss. Bake & stream below: Brown Butter Banana Bread 1/4 c. Browned butter, unsalted 1/4 c. Softened butter, unsalted…
Plum Scones x “Oh Darling!” by The Beatles
Scones. What is a scone? According to the dictionary, a scone is “a small unsweetened or lightly sweetened biscuit-like cake.” Sweet biscuits? I’m in. To me scones always seemed so fancy; so complex to make. But when given a bag of plums that I didn’t know what to do with, I decided on turning them…
Olive Oil Skillet Cake x “4:44” by Jay Z
Have you ever used half of a box of cake mix and wondered what to do with the rest? There is hope my friends, there is hope! You can use remaining cake mix or you can dig into a brand new box (or some homemade mix like I did!) and create a simple and satisfying…
Apple Pie x “4:17” by The Ills
The Martha Stewart proclaimed pie of America: Apple Pie. Pairs well with The Ill’s ‘4:17’ via NPR. Apple Pie 1 recipe for a 9in double pie crust 1 stick unsalted butter 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 C. Dark brown sugar 1/2 C. Coconut sugar 1/4 C. Water 6 Medium sized Granny Smith Apples Prepare your…
Potato + Red Cabbage Au Gratin x “U’huh” by Sinkane
With the first of the year also comes that “Spring Cleaning” feeling; at least for me anyway. I have been decluttering and organizing like nobody’s business, which meant it was finally time to do something with my GIANT stack of Better Homes and Gardens magazines. Because let’s face it, I really only read them for…
Cherry Skillet Cake x “Rather Die” by They.
Cherry “Dump Cake” is a dessert often made for family gatherings. It uses canned fruits and boxed cake mix and therefore loaded in sugars. I attempted to put a spin on the traditional dessert by using frozen fruit, maple syrup, and coconut flour. Reading through Pigeons and Planes Best New Artists feature I stumbled upon…
Peanut Butter Fudge x ‘Gallows’ by Drama Duo
Drama Duo – Chicago based producer Na’el Shehade and singer Via Rosa, have recently (11/30) dropped Gallows, an 8-track EP that captures the essence of the ups and downs of heartbreak. “Hopes Up,” for instance, relays a disco, fun Fleetwood Mac “Dreams” type vibe, yet Via Rosa’s vocals capture the emotion and pain of heartbreak,…
Dark Chocolate Walnut Pie x ‘4 Your Eyez Only’ by J. Cole
Though similar to Derby Pie, this option eliminates the corn syrup, subs in molasses, and uses 60% cacao chocolate chips. The molasses adds a unique depth to the pie and enhances the richness of the chocolate. I baked three different versions to give you the best ratio of the molasses because, which I soon began to…
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