Zing! With Anabel Prince

Long time no zing! Anabel comes back with a super simple and yummy recipe (seriously, make this one) and oodles of pop culture favorites from 2021! Abby joins her to recount the best film, tv, music, podcasts, and books of the year. Listen to hear Anabel’s streaming recommendations, why Abby only saw two movies last year, and their thoughts on the new SATC reboot, And Just Like That...! Recs:  Films:  In The Heights (HBO) House of Gucci (Rent, or maybe don't...) Shiva Baby (HBO)  CODA (Apple TV+) Together, Together (Hulu)  Shithouse (Showtime)  Black Bear (EPIX)  Promising Young Woman (HBO)  TV:  Succession season 3 (HBO)  Squid Game (Netflix)  Bo Burnham's Inside (Netflix)  And Just Like That... (HBO Max)  The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO Max)  Insecure season 5 (HBO) Love Life season 2 (HBO Max)  Ted Lasso season 2 (Apple TV+)  Mare of Easttown (HBO)  Hacks (HBO Max)  You season 3 (Netflix)  Yellowjackets (Showtime)  Music: "Feelz" by Bay Ledges Planet Her by

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

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 v

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+) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

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 Th

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 ad

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 s

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

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  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

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. &n

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 uns

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-

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 pros

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

Kelly (Anabel's mom) is back on the pod! Anabel whips up a yummy pasta dish before sitting down to chat current entertainment recommendations, the #BLM movement, and white fragility. A good listen!  PLEASE remember to put your money where your mouth is and donate to causes/ organizations fighting for these important issues! Here is a link to donate to The Athens Freedom Fund to support those fighting for social justice in Athens, GA: https://www.aadmovement.org/athens-freedom-fund/ Vegetarian Pesto Rotini w/ Roasted Squash and Smashed Chickpeas Ingredients:  1/2 box rotini pasta  1-3 squash (depending on size)  olive oil for cooking  1 can chickpeas salt + pepper to taste, 21 seasoning salute (optional)  For Pesto:  1-2 cups basil leaves  1-2 cups spinach  2 cloves garlic  1/2 cup walnuts  1/2 cup parmesan cheese juice of 1/2-1 lemon  1/2-3/4 cup olive oil  salt + pepper to taste  Preheat oven to 400 F. 

Did you know Anabel is technically part of Gen Z? Now you definitely will, as she and Lexi took to the 2000s babies app also known as TikTok to whip up (no pun intended) this viral whipped coffee drink. How does it taste? You'll have to listen and see! Then, she and Lex give not two, but THREE entertainment recs each to keep us entertained in quarantine. Happy May everyone!  Anabel's Recommendations:  Fresh Air interview with Mindy Kaling Normal People (book) by Sally Rooney, Normal People (tv show) on Hulu "A Parks and Recreation Special" (video is no longer available I really tried guys)  Lexi's Recommendations:  Never Have I Ever on Netflix Girls Gotta Eat podcast Mrs. America on FX on Hulu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

Anabel is joined by her lovely mother, Kelly, to recommend what they've been watching, reading, and listening to during quarantine! Anabel does not cook.  Anabel's recs:  Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu)  2000s pop (specifically "American Boy" by Estelle feat. Kanye West)  Ozark (Netflix)  Fleabag stage version (Amazon Prime)  The Invisible Man (VOD)  Kelly's recs:  The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel Westworld (HBO)  Devs (Hulu)  Altered Carbon (Netflix)  Office Ladies podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

Anabel loses her Whataburger virginity! She is accompanied by her friend Dylan, a native Texan. Abby and Riley are also present. Then, things get a bit more serious as Anabel touches on the coronavirus and Literally What The Hell We Are Going To Do, before ending on entertainment recs with Dylan.  Anabel's Recommendations: American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld Better Things on FX (available on Hulu)  Dylan's Recommendations: Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs by Hunter S. Thompson Ozark on Netflix --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zingthepodcast/support

Anabel makes cherry bread pudding and chats with herself about men at the gym, what makes a good dessert, and mental health. Then her friend Anna joins to talk about vegetarianism, their favorite sparkling water flavors, and college memories. Cherry Bread Pudding:  Pudding: 1 medium sourdough loaf, cut into cubes (or any hard loaf) (can be old) 1/2 cup brown sugar  1/2 cup white sugar + some sprinkled on top 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 egg + 2 yolks (3 total) 1 tbsp cinnamon  1/2 tbsp vanilla (optional because vanilla is $$)  Cherry Sauce:  1/2-1 bag frozen pitted cherries  ~1 cup white sugar (depends how sweet you want it)  Preheat oven to 350.  Assemble bread cubes in baking dish. Pack semi-densely. Beat brown sugar, white sugar, almond milk, cinnamon and eggs. Whisk the custard until combined.  Pour wet custard mixture over bread cubes, making sure each one is saturated. Pouring in stages helps!  Let bread sit for a few m