Tag: food

Live Music Coverage

Improving Your Musical Palate: 4 Ways to Keep It Fresh

Yes, you’ve heard of expanding your food palate, but have you thought about keeping an open mind when it comes to the world of music? It’s as important to me as food, really. A well rounded individual is created by the quality of food, art, and music they involve in their lives, and we believe […]

Dec 6, 2017 Read →

Festival Coverage

11 Reasons we are stoked for ACL 2016, Sept. 30th- Oct. 2nd & Oct. 7th-9th [Event Preview]

Austin City Limits Music Festival has catered to the musical cravings of the live music capital of the world for soon to be 15 years now and 2016 is on it’s way to being one of the dopest years yet. With weekend one being just a month away, we have compiled a very special list […]

Sep 2, 2016 Read →

Festival Coverage

A Taste of Nola: Our Favorite Eats in New Orleans

Over here at Compose Yourself Mag headquarters, we’re snowed in and dreaming of the warmer weather in Louisiana. We are itching to get down there and get a real taste of the south during this year’s BUKU Music & Art Festival. When we think of New Orleans, our minds go straight to beignets, crawfish étouffe, and po […]

Mar 2, 2015 Read →

Social Culture

Vegetarian Tex-Mex Enchiladas [Recipe]

 How to Make Delicious Tex-Mex at Home: I could (and may) write another “Why Texas is the Best State in America” post that focuses solely on this incredible style of food.  Tex-Mex, the stuff of dreams.  What defines Tex-Mex?  It’s simple: take your favorite Mexican recipe, then add a pile of cheese to it.  Alright, […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →

Social Culture

Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice [Recipe]

The first time I had Pineapple Fried Rice, I fell in love.  Unlike the traditional version of the dish, this recipe is light and refreshing, perfect for summer!  If you like fried rice, but long for something healthier and more flavorful, this meal is for you! Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled. 1 – […]

Jun 14, 2014 Read →

Social Culture

A Simple Summer Recipe: Cilantro-Lime Rice Bowls [Wellness]

I made this meal for friends two days in a row, and both times it was a hit! It’s perfect for a casual lunch or late-night meal with friends or family. Each bowl can be customized easily, and it’s fun to have everyone in the kitchen for the process. I made the cilantro-lime rice ahead […]

Jun 1, 2014 Read →

Social Culture

How To Make the Perfect Blackened Salmon [Recipe]

This is one of my favorite new recipes, both for the flavor and for the teamwork it requires.  My wonderful boyfriend, Jameson, is always in charge of the blackened salmon itself.  We usually cook together, and this is one of our best dishes.  I’m highly sensitive to the massive amount of smoke that the cooking […]

Apr 16, 2014 Read →

Social Culture

MYO (Make Your Own) Sticky Buns! [Recipe]

These sticky buns elude traditional, ethnic qualification.  In the spirit of David Chang, a culinary dynamo with an innovative and eccentric style, I sought to expand my culinary horizons while demonstrating how to cook fun food for a crowd.  Sure to please, the buns are tangy, sweet and savory.   The pickled mustard seed and […]

Mar 9, 2014 Read →

Social Culture

The Volcano Sushi Roll [Recipe]

The Art of Sushi-Making One of my first jobs in the food service industry was as a server at this tiny sushi restaurant in Euless, Texas.  The owners were a married couple from Korea, who had studied the Art of sushi-making in Japan.  On slow days, I would spend hours watching Mr. Kim roll sushi. […]

Jan 16, 2014 Read →

Social Culture

Elevated Venison Shepherd’s Pie: A New Take on an Old Favorite [Recipe]

The shepherd’s pie: over a century old, simple and often bland. A meat pie with mashed potato crust, shepherd’s pie is akin to a UK version of meatloaf. Today, we will re-examine and revitalize this savory comfort food with a few minor tweaks to the original recipe. Malbec wine, horseradish, and fresh dill add depth […]

Jan 14, 2014 Read →