What to eat while listening to Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Division’: Dessert, of course

As you may already know, Taylor Swift recently released a new album. tortured poet section It arrived on streaming services on April 19th, and in true Swift fashion, it’s already breaking records. It sold 1.4 million copies on the first day. So, not only did he hear the news, he’s probably already heard at least a few of the 31 songs. But have you finished your meal yet? Stay with us.

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According to one listener, guardiancompared Swift’s dreamy new album to “too much chocolate.” They were mostly referring to length, but listening to songs about breakups (mostly about Matty Healy, rumored to hint at Joe Alwyn) sounds like a sumptuous, comforting food. No wonder it reminds me of . Research shows that when we’re sad or under emotional stress, our brains crave sugar to try to trigger the release of dopamine (the happy hormone).

16 Vegan Desserts to Eat While Listening to “The Tortured Poets Division”

So, in honor of the widely loved farewell foods (cake, ice cream, chocolate, etc.), we’ve put together 16 original tracks below. tortured poet section Along with a delicious vegan dessert. Listen and enjoy with streaming.

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1Fortnite: Chunky Vegan Brownie Walnut Cookie

Swift kicks off her new album with her collaboration with Post Malone, “Fortnite,” which may be about a short-lived romance that lasted just two weeks (aka two weeks). “I always imagined it happening in this American town, where you thought the American dream would come true, but it never really came true, right?” This is what he says about the song: For some reason, perhaps Swift’s reference to the American Dream, this song speaks to us about cookies. Chunky brownie walnut cookies, to be exact.
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2“Tortured Poets Department”: Vegan Copycat Twix Chocolate Caramel Bars

The second song on the album is rumored to be about Healy (a fan of both), as there are references to typewriters and Charlie Puth. Since the lyrics include “I smoked a cigarette and ate seven chocolate bars,” I naturally had to include the recipe for the chocolate bars. Healy is British, so Twix makes sense. I don’t recommend eating seven in a row, but I’m not going to judge you if you do.
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Micah Shiva

3“My Son Only Breaks His Favorite Toys”: 4-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Banana Ice Cream

Once again, the internet credits Healy with being the inspiration for his track. It’s a sad song with the lyrics, “I’m the queen of the sandcastles he destroys” and “He saw eternity, so he destroyed it.” When you’re feeling down, a big scoop of chocolate ice cream (preferably with peanut butter and banana) is all you need. We don’t make the rules.
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Four“Down Bud”: Vegan Double Chocolate Cherry Chunk Ice Cream

The clue is in the name, but “Down Bad” is also a story of heartbreak and “crying in the gym.” Again, I think we need ice cream this time. double Full of chocolate and juicy fresh cherries.
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amy ryan

Five‘So Long London’: Vegan Battenberg Cake

Fans think this could be a sequel to Swift’s song “London Boy” mistress The album was rumored to be primarily about Alwyn. But while that photo seemed to be a celebration of their love, fans believe this is her final farewell to the British actor, who she dated for six years. This song clearly calls for a British dessert, so I chose the classic Battenberg.
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Hannah Kaminski

6“But Daddy Loves Him”: Dairy-Free Orange Cream Popsicles

Many believe that “but daddy loves him”” This was likely Swift’s response to fans’ outrage over her reported relationship with Healy (who has a troubled past), and suffice it to say, she wasn’t thrilled with their reaction. One of the lyrics says, “I’d burn out my whole life to listen to even one more second of this whining and moaning.” Although it has a serious message, this song feels cheerful and summery when you listen to it, which is why it’s a popsicle recipe.
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7“Fresh Out the Slammer”: Vegan & Gluten-Free Apple Pie

‘Fresh Out the Slammer’ if fan theories are to be believed. It’s a song about returning to an ex after a long-term relationship (“No more, I know who the first call will be”). The song has the lyrics, “To those who say I’m an American Dream girl,” and what’s more American than apple pie?
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8“Florida!!!”: Vegan No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pie

“Florida!!!” Featuring Florence + The Machine Swift herself said she came up with the idea after watching Dateline. “People have crimes they’ve committed. Where are they going to get out of the city so soon? They go to Florida,” she said, adding that after a heartbreak, she has a “new name” and a “new life.” He also explained that he wanted to go to a place where he could send his children. The best way to honor this song has to be with Sunshine’s delicious twist on her state’s traditional key lime pie dessert.
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9“Guilty as a Sin?”: Creamy Vegan Chocolate Almond Butter Pudding Pie

This (slightly spicy) song seems to be all about fantasy, and we’ve been fantasizing about indulging in this chocolate almond butter pudding pie for a long time. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be imaginary at all (I mean pie, but that’s you, Swift).
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Ten“Who’s Scary Little Old Me?”: Rich Vegan Tahini Coffee Shake with Dark Chocolate

“Who’s afraid of Little Old Me?” It’s probably about the struggles of reaching the superstardom that Swift has arguably reached (or surpassed) at this point. “I was quiet and kind until circus life turned me mean,” she sings. This song is definitely bitter in many ways, so I think you’ll need a bitter (but delicious) tahini shake.
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11“I Can Fix Him (No, I Really Can)”: Peach Cobbler Parfait

The other song is “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can),” which seems to be directed at Healey’s problematic behavior. This seems to be about Swift learning that you can’t fix people you have relationships with. The song mentions Texas (“Dopamine rushes through my brain on those six-lane highways in Texas”), so I prepared a Texas-inspired dessert: Peach Cobbler Parfait.
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12“Loml”: Fudgy brownie wrapped in vegan peanut butter and jam

This is a sad one, probably about the sadness she feels over her breakup with Alwyn (it ends with “You are the loss of my life”). A song this destructive really demands something, Really Sweet and luxurious. Fudgy Brownie, I’m fine.
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13“You can do it even if you’re heartbroken”: Vegan red velvet cake with candied cranberries and vanilla buttercream

One of the most difficult parts of being a performer is having to sing, dance, and smile during difficult times. Swift expresses this sentiment in “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.” “I’m so depressed,” she sings. “I act like every day is my birthday.” Well, then you might as well have your cake and eat it too.
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14“The Smallest Man Ever”: Vegan Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” seems like a dig at Healy. “I’ll forget you, but I’ll never forgive you,” she sings at the end of the song. “The smallest man who ever lived.” A little bitter and a little salty, so of course a delicious salty dessert is enough. Enter vegan salted tahini chocolate chip cookies.
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15“The Alchemy”: Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Brownie

It looks like football player Travis Kelce (who, of course, is now Swift’s boyfriend) is finally joining the chat on Track 15. The song is full of football references, including “touchdown, call the amateurs, and cut them off the team.” ” When it comes to sweet soccer snacks, nothing beats brownies.
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16“Clarabou”: Vegan miso butter caramel corn

The 16th song on Swift’s album is far from the last thanks to all the bonus tracks she provided, but it’s the last song on the list, and it also seems to be about the fickle world of fame and stardom that Swift lives in. is. This is a reference to Clara’s bow, the first ever “It Girl” and movie star, so it seemed only right to include the ultimate movie snack: Caramel Her Popcorn.
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Charlotte is a writer and editor based in sunny Southsea on England’s south coast.