Zing! is thirty, flirty, and thriving! In our 30th episode, Anabel makes a heart-shaped strawberry cake (is that not the cutest shit you've ever heard) from a BOXED mix! She takes you through her fool-proof way to elevate any boxed cake mix, so much so that your friends will think it's homemade. This is absolutely confirmed. Then, she is joined by the bestie, Abby, to chat their current summer loves, including food, drink, media, and even concepts! This episode really has it all, friends!! Of course, they end with entertainment recs of the week.  (I tried to find that scene from Hacks that everyone *must* watch but it's not anywhere online. It is in episode 2 at the 9 minute 57 second mark.)  Elevated Boxed Cake:  Boxed cake mix of your choice  A lot of butter (at least 1 cup, probably) Milk of your choice (I used almond and it totally worked!)  1/2 Vanilla pudding mix  Eggs  Prepare boxed mix exactly as stated on the package, BUT:              - Replace water with milk             - Add an extra egg              - Replace oil with butter, then double the amount              - Add 1/2 vanilla pudding packet and fresh fruit, chocolate, etc. to spruce her up!  Anabel's Summer Loves:  Old Summer Blockbusters (The Heat (2013), Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)) Taking care of her plants  Summer TV Shows (Big Little Lies, Never Have I Ever, Mare of Easttown) Liane Moriarty Books (The Husband's Secret, Truly, Madly, Guilty, Nine Perfect Strangers)  Abby's Summer Loves:  Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Potato Chips  Banneker Pool (basically, your local pool)  French 75's Getting the COVID-19 vaccine  Anabel's Entertainment recs of the week:  Hacks on HBO Max (must be HBO Max) The White Lotus on HBO (does not have to be HBO Max) Abby's Entertainment recs of the week:  Freedom (2010) by Jonathan Franzen Fleishman Is in Trouble (2019) by Taffy Brodesser-Akner --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

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30: Elevated Boxed Cake and Summer Loves with Abby

Happy Pride! Anabel whips up an easy, cheap, and quick quiche before being joined by Celine, her bff of 11+ years, to discuss all things astrology! They cover what "in retrograde" actually means, the difference between your sun, moon, and rising sign, how astrology relates to dating, and so much more! (Celine is so smart y'all) They of course end with their current entertainment recommendations.  Anabel's Quiche:  4-6 eggs (depends on how big your pie is)  3/4 cup half & half  1 red bell pepper  1/2 - 1 cup mushrooms  3-5 strips cooked bacon  1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles 1 pie crust, par-baked (a little undercooked) salt + pepper to taste  oil for roasting  Cut pepper and mushrooms into bite sized chunks. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Assemble on sheet pan and bake at 400F for 20 minutes. Chop bacon into bite sized chunks. Set aside.  Whisk together eggs and half & half, seasoning with s+p.  After the veggies are done, arrange your cooked veg, bacon, and feta at the bottom of your empty pie crust.  Carefully pour your egg mixture over the fillings. Top with more cheese if desired. Bake at 375F for 30-45 mins (really depends on the size!)  Check halfway on your crust, covering the edge of your pie in tin foil if needed to prevent burning. Let cool for 10 mins and enjoy!  Anabel's Recommendations:  The Affair (Showtime)  La La Land (2016), Room (2015)  Celine's Recommendations:  Pose on FX (old seasons available on Netflix)  The Circle on Netflix   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

29: Quiche & Getting Astrological with Celine

Get ready to hear Anabel as you never have before... with a terrible recipe. Anabel frustratingly attempts to make a gluten free lemon cake in honor of Mother's Day, before being joined by her mother, Kelly, for another recommendations chat. They each recommend 4 pieces of media (mostly TV shows and movies, plus one honorable mention!) and chat their love for HBO's Succession and acclaimed indie actress Melanie Lynskey, trans issues portrayed in the media, and why Kelly hates renting movies.  Recipe I Used (Maybe yours will turn out better?)  Anabel's Recs:  Shiva Baby (2020) (Available to rent)  Succession on HBO Promising Young Woman (2020) (Available to rent) Casual on Hulu Crazy for You by Best Coast (2010)  Kelly's Recs:  Couple's Therapy on Showtime  Mare of Easttown on HBO The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu  Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters/ Oprah Interview of Elliot Page (Apple TV+) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

28: Lemon Cake & Recommendations with Kelly

Anabel takes a trip back in time to make the very first recipe ever featured on Zing! (episode since taken down lol) She whips up her tried and true vegan sweet potato chili, a super simple but satisfying meal. Then she is joined by former guest of the pod Anna to talk all things books! They both give 5 recommendations, each one suited for a different type of reader and their preferences. They also chat their favorite genres, what celebrities happen to be scientologists, and Why Every Well Known Book is Written By a White Man. Of course, they end off with entertainment recs of the week! Anabel's Book Recs: Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinenberg We Should All Be Mirandas: Life Lessons from Sex and the City's Most Underrated Character by Chelsea Fairless and Lauren Garroni Anna's Book Recs: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown Vegan Sweet Potato Chili: 1 sweet potato 1 onion 1 cup bell pepper (optional) 1 can black beans 1 can red kidney beans 1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes 1 quart of veggie broth (1 package) 1/4 cup chili powder 2 tablespoons cumin 1 tbsp. cayenne (optional, if you like it spicy) salt & pepper to taste olive oil for cooking Sautee roughly chopped onion in any oil of your choice until translucent in a large pot. Roughly chop peppers, if using them, and add them to pot. Poke holes in sweet potato with a fork and microwave for 2-3 mins. Chop into cubes and add to pot. Sautee until they're a bit browned. Add the canned beans (strained) and tomatoes, then stir. Add enough veggie broth to cover the sweet potatoes. Add the seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 30 min-1 hour, adding more veggie broth if it gets too thick. Add cheese, avocado, or crushed tortilla chips on top if desired! Anabel's recommendations of the week: Panic Room (2002) (available to rent) Modern Love on Amazon Prime Anna's recommendations of the week: David Byrne's American Utopia (available on HBO Max) Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (available on Netflix) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

27: Sweet Potato Chili 2.0 & Book Recommendations with Anna

You're in for a treat today! Anabel makes an extremely simple yet very satisfying vegetarian pasta dish. She is then joined by her friend Kyndal, host of Kyndal's Korner podcast, to talk all things creating! They discuss what podcasters/ general creatives should know when starting out, traumatic childhood events they realized affected them later, early 2010's YouTube inspirations, and how they'll know they've finally made it. Take a shot every time Anabel says "admirable!" Zucchini & chickpea penne with goat cheese and red chili flakes in garlic butter sauce:  1 large zucchini  1 can chickpeas, water drained  1/2 box penne pasta  1/2- 1 stick good butter  1/4 tsp or 1/2 clove minced garlic  Goat cheese (topping)  Red chili flakes (optional but so tasty)  Olive oil, salt & pepper for cooking  Preheat oven to 400F. Bring water to a boil for pasta, making sure to salt it.  Cut zucchini into half moons.  Drain chickpeas and add them to a sheet pan along with the zucc.  Coat in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss around on sheet to coat.  Cook in oven for 20~ish min, checking to make sure the chickpeas don't get overdone.  Add pasta to water and cook 1 minute under the time it says on the box. Meanwhile, melt your butter in a saucepan on low heat.  Once melted, add garlic and cook until light golden brown. Turn off heat as soon as this color is achieved to avoid burning.  Add cooked pasta, chickpeas, and zucchini to butter sauce. Toss to combine.  Top with goat cheese, red chili flakes, and cracked black pepper. Enjoy!  Anabel's recommendations:  Aaron & Jo YouTube movie commentary videos Minatures de auto rythym (2018) by Domenique Dumont  Kyndal's recommendations:  Blackout (2007) by Britney Spears Film for Her (2020) by Orion Carloto --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

26: Garlic Butter Veg & Chickpea Penne and Creator Insecurities with Kyndal

SUCH a fun ep this week!! Anabel makes chicken wings in her air fryer and talks cooking with meat, other podcast appearances, and how she feels about the pod hitting 25 episodes. Then friends Riley and Dylan join her for HOT ONES: Zing! edition! They try 5 sauces from the iconic Hot Ones lineup, including Da Bomb and The Last Dab! How much chili pepper induced heavy breathing did Anabel leave in the final cut? How does Riley feel about completing this challenge for the second time? Who loses the trivia showdown and has to eat a raw habanero pepper? Listen to see! Of course, they end off the episode with current entertainment recommendations.  Cooking portion: 0:00 - 15:24 Hot Ones portion: 15:24 - 28:43  Recommendations: 28:43 - end  Anabel on Kyndal's Korner  Alix Traeger's Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (for non air fryer folks)  Air Fryer Chicken Wings:  1 package raw chicken wings  1/2 cup corn starch  1/2 cup flour  1 tsp paprika  1 tsp 21 seasoning salute (or multipurpose seasoning)  1 tsp cracked black pepper  salt to taste  oil for cooking  Prepare your chicken wings. Using a sharp knife, cut off the wing tip, then find the point of separation between the drum and flat and cut there to separate them.  Mix corn starch, flour, and seasonings.  Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel.  Coat each wing thoroughly in the dry mixture and set aside on a plate.  Head over to your air fryer! Arrange the wings in a single layer. Be careful not to overcrowd.  Air fry at 400F for 23-25 minutes. Times will vary depending on your air fryer, so don't be afraid to check on them/ shake them around about halfway through.  Once done, coat in the sauce of your choosing and enjoy some crispy wings!  Anabel's Recommendations:  Flack (Season 1 on Amazon Prime)  Chronicle (2012) available on HBO Max  Riley's Recommendations:  Acquired Podcast  The Boys (Amazon Prime)  Dylan's Recommendations:  Call of Duty: Warzone  The Wire (HBO) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

25: HOT ONES: Zing! Edition with Riley and Dylan

Happy Zing! Anabel whips up some sweet potato and normal potato fries with a yummy tzatziki dip and talks the right way to chop herbs, getting through January, and the benefits of an air fryer. Then Kat joins her as they reminisce on high school journalism class and chat Kat's experience being a student through covid, how you truly know you're an adult, and what makes an annoying theatre kid. They end off with THREE entertainment recommendations!  Recipe: 0:00:00 - 13:18:12  Chat + Recs: 13:37:21 Recipe Inspired by Alix Traeger  Anabel's Interview  Air Fryer Sweet Potato & Normal Fries  1-2 sweet potatoes  2-4 russet burbank (or whatever kind!) potatoes 1/2 cup olive oil (can substitute other oil)  1 tsp paprika  2 tsp garlic powder  1-2 tsp multi purpose seasoning  salt + pepper to taste  Tzatziki Dip:  1 7oz container plain greek yogurt  juice of 1/2 lemon  1-2 tbsp minced garlic  4-5 stalks chopped fresh dill (or 2 tbsp dry dill)  salt + pepper to taste  Cut potatoes into fry sized strips. Set aside in large bowl.  Coat cut potatoes in oil and spices. Season with pepper (wait on the salt).  Air fry on 400F for 22 minutes. Alternatively, place evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 425F for 45 min - 1 hour, flipping halfway.  Salt as soon as the fries are hot and ready.  Dip:  Mix plain greek yogurt with lemon juice, chopped dill, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to eat.  Anabel's entertainment recommendations:  20th Century Women (2016) (available on Netflix)  High Maintenance soundtrack playlists (Spotify, Apple Music)   The Kids Are Alright (2010) (available on Peacock)  Kat's entertainment recommendations:  Legal Eagle Youtube Channel  How To with John Wilson (HBO Max)  Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

24: Air Fryer Fries w/ Tzatziki Dip & High School Memories with Kat

Merry Zingmas part two! Anabel and Lexi go on their second annual holiday fast food drive thru taste test, where they take Zing on the go and try out limited edition holiday items from an array of fast food spots. They talk about how much Life Has Changed since recording last year's taste test in December 2019, discuss their respective signature Dunkin' coffee orders, which exotic meats they've tried, and Anabel's beef with Popeye's. As always, they end off the episode with entertainment recs. Have a happy and safe New Years! Anabel's Recommendations:  Trin Lovell movie commentary videos on Youtube Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) on HBO or available to rent  Lexi's Recommendations:  Bridgerton on Netflix  Holidate (2020) on Netflix  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

23: Holiday Fast Food Drive Thru Taste Test with Lexi

Merry Zingmas! In this episode Anabel makes her lovely mulled wine recipe before recommending her favorite holiday music, TV episodes, and movies. She discusses what you can tell about a person from their favorite christmas song, epic parties of christmas past, and how she's handling seasonal (and normal) depression this magical season. Of course, we always end with current entertainment recommendations!  Anabel's Mulled Wine:   1 bottle Shiraz   5 cups apple cider   3 cups 100% cranberry juice (cran. juice cocktail will make the drink sweeter)  1 cup brown sugar   2 tbsp cinnamon   1 orange   cloves, cinnamon sticks (optional but recommended)   1/3 cup dark liquor of your choice (optional)   Combine wine, cider, and juice in a large saucepan. Heat on medium.   Cut decorative slices from orange if desired.  Add brown sugar, juice of orange, orange slices, and cinnamon.   Stir and heat. Do NOT boil. Enjoy!   Music:   "Sleigh Ride" - Ella Fitzgerald  Christmas Cookies: Jazz Treats For The Holidays - Charlie Bertini, Dave Gannett, and Randy Morris  "Silver Bells" - Bing Crosby & Ella Fitzgerald   "Jingle Bells" - The Rat Pack   "The Man With The Bag" - Kay Starr   "Winter Weather" - Benny Goodman Orchestra & Peggy Lee  "Mele Kalikimaka" - She & Him   "Christmas Wrapping" - The Waitresses   "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" - NSYNC  "Little Drummer Boy" - Justin Bieber feat. Busta Rhymes   "Hot Chocolate" - Tyler, The Creator feat. Jerry Paper   TV episodes: (season.episode)  HIMYM: 2.11, 4.11, 6.12, 7.12 (this last one is sad tho)   New Girl: 1.9, 2.11, 4.11   Glee: 2.10, 3.9   Parks & Recreation: 2.12, 4.10, 5.9   Films:  Die Hard (HBO)   A Charlie Brown Christmas (Apple TV+)   Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (YouTube)  Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (Hulu)  The Holiday (gotta rent it :/)   Happy Christmas (YouTube)  Why Him? (tbh just download this one it's not worth spending money on)   Anabel's Recommendations of the week:   Films of Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Before trilogy, School of Rock)  Euphoria (HBO)  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

22: Mulled Wine & Holiday Favorites with Anabel

Here's a long one for you, folks! Anabel makes her tried and true multiple-times-tested buffalo cauliflower recipe before being joined by her friend Natalia! They tell the story of how they met way back in the day, talk best and worst concerts, which film made them each love movies, and HBO's Girls. How do they feel about being such staunch lovers of the show despite Lena Dunham's constant foot in mouth? What are Natalia's thoughts on being a fan of the series and a person of color, considering it's portrayal of an All White Brooklyn? Listen to see!   Anabel's Recommendations:   Afternoon Delight (2013) (available on Sundance Now)  4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days (2007) (available on Criterion Channel, IFC Films Unlimited)  Natalia's Recommendations:   How To Make It In USA Youtube Series  Heaven to a Tortured Mind by Yves Tumor  Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegetarian):  1 head cauliflower   1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (whatever unsweetened milk will work, even water)  1/2 cup all purpose flour   2 tsp garlic powder  1 tsp paprika  1/2 tsp baking powder  1/2-3/4 cup Frank's Red Hot (or the cayenne pepper hot sauce of your choice)   4 tbsp melted butter (use vegan butter to make the recipe vegan!)   juice of 1/4 lemon salt + pep to taste, oil for greasing pan Preheat oven to 450.   Cut cauliflower head into florets, set aside.   In a large mixing bowl (bigger the better), combine flour, almond milk, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. It should be a thin consistency but not too watery.   Add florets to mixing bowl, toss gently to coat each floret in flour dredge.  Line 2-3 baking sheets with tin foil and spray with non stick spray.  Arrange florets spread apart with amble space as not to crowd them.   Bake for 25-30 mins until just browned.   Mix Frank's Red Hot, melted butter, and lemon juice. Season to taste.   Coat or baste each floret with buffalo sauce, coating generously.   Bake at 450 for an additional 15 mins.  Top with extra Frank's Red Hot if desired and enjoy!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

21: Buffalo Cauliflower & Girls with Natalia

Long time no Zing! Having gone through many recent life changes, Anabel debriefs regarding adjustments, the 2020 presidential election (!!!!), and homebuilding while making a lovely vegan butternut squash chili. She is then joined by her roommate, Maggie, to discuss their recent move, meeting one another on Facebook, old roommate horror stories, and what makes a good living partner. They end off the episode with entertainment recs as always!  Anabel's recommendations:  My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh  Charlie Brown Holiday Hits (Remastered) by The Vince Guaraldi Trio  Maggie's recommendations:  90 Day Fiancee on TLC (available on Hulu) "I Like Him" by Princess Nokia  Vegan Butternut Squash Chili:  1 yellow onion  1 red bell pepper (any color is fine though)  2 lb butternut squash, chopped into cubes  1 can black beans 1 can dark red kidney beans 1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes 1/2 qt vegetable broth  3-4 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp cumin  1/2-1 tbsp cayenne (depends how spicy you like it)  2 tsp garlic powder  2 tsp paprika  salt + pepper to taste  olive oil for cooking  avocado (for garnish, optional but recommended)  Dice onion and bell pepper, set aside.  Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange cubed butternut sqaush on lined and oiled baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, salt + pepper. Bake for 40 min. While the butternut squash is baking, begin making the chili by sautéing the onions and peppers in some oil on med-high heat. Cook until onions are translucent and peppers have gone soft, both browned.  Add canned beans and tomatoes to pot. Stir, then add the veggie broth. If it is too thick still, add more broth as needed.  Season with the chili power, cayenne, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.  Stir and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, let simmer for at least 30 min.  Once the butternut squash is roasted golden and soft and chili is at desired thickness, add squash to pot and combine the two.  Season with salt + pepper, and garnish with diced avocado.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

20: Butternut Squash Chili & Growing Up with Maggie

Anabel makes an egg sandwich with prosciutto and spinach while giving advice on how to make The Perfect Breakfast Sandwich. She is then joined by Abby to discuss 2014 films (and films from other years too, let's be honest), The Academy's elitist practices, and why Anabel loves J.K. Simmons so much. They end off the episode with entertainment recs!  Perfect Breakfast Sandwich:  bread (sandwich bread, bagel, english muffin, the choice is yours)  2-3 slices prosciutto  1 slice white cheddar cheese  2 eggs  handful of spinach  butter (I used Earth Balance vegan butter but your choice)  hot sauce (I used TJ's jalapeno pepper hot sauce) salt + pep Heat pan to med high. Add in slices of prosciutto and crisp until slightly brown. Remove from pan and set aside on warm plate.  Grease your pan before adding two scrambled eggs, topping with a handful of spinach. Cover pan with lid to steam.  After a minute or so, flip the egg "omelette" and remove from pan. Season with salt + pep. Keep warm with prosciutto.  Fold egg into desired patty shape (whatever will fit on the bread you're using) and put the cheese in between the egg fold for maximum meltage.  Spread butter on each open side of your english muffin (or bread) and toast in pan until golden brown.  Assemble your sandwich! Add the egg patty, cheese, and prosciutto to your bread of choice.  Add hot sauce if desired and enjoy!  Anabel's recommendations:  WTF with Marc Maron (all podcast platforms) Palm Springs (Hulu)  Abby's recommendations:  SAWAYAMA by Rina Sawayama The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

19: Breakfast Sandwiches & 2014 Films with Abby

Happy first birthday to Zing! One year ago today episode #1 of this very pod was released into the world, and Anabel has learned a f*ckton since. Listen to her roast one year ago Anabel, reveal some tricks of the trade, and share behind-the-scenes secrets before finishing with entertainment recs.  Anabel's Recommendations:  Try Guys' Eat The Menu Series on YouTube Skiptracing by Mild High Club --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

18: Anabel Reacts to Zing's First Episode

Anabel makes Samin Nosrat's sausage ragù from the acclaimed cookbook and inspiration for this very podcast, Salt Fat Acid Heat! She then goes on to do entertainment recommendations.  Anabel's Recommendations:  Ho, Why is You Here? by Flo Milli I May Destroy You on HBO Tabitha Brown TikToks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

17: Sausage Ragù from Salt Fat Acid Heat with Anabel

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