This week on Beats & Eats, it's all about the music. Kicking off the show, you'll hear some old skool disco vibes followed by tracks off of Kardinal Official's latest album  Firestarter: Volume 2

Later in the show, you'll hear some tracks from Sauti Sol. Last Friday, host Necole had the pleasure of hearing Fancy Fingers from Sauti Sol perform their biggest hits.

This was such an amazing performance!  BIG shoutout to the  production company Eminent entertainment, who helped bring this FREE event to life for the community.  

Eminent Entertainment is a BC-based creative collective and music studio specializing in musical excellence, artist collaboration, and cultural community building.

Here's how you can connect - https://eminentent.ca

There are a couple of events happening later this week at SFU and in the broader community. 

This Friday October 2nd at SFU Burnaby Campus: The Black Student Centre presents BLACK STUDENT SUPPORT AND HEALING SPACE: DRUMMING WITH ABBY. From 2pm -3:30pm 

Join Abby and connect through rhythm, movement, and music. This session offers an opportunity to explore drumming, experience the healing power of rhythm, and build community in a relaxed and supportive environment. No previous drumming experience is needed. 

The session is taking place in the Black Student Centre Wellness Room (MBC 2294) 

Here's the link to RSVP - https://www.sfu.ca/students/black-student-centre/events.html

Also happening this Friday October 2nd & October 17th, Afro Van Connect Society and Black Space Media Inc, bring us the Black Spaces Summit & Symposium 2026. 

This is a two-day gathering bringing together artists, organizers, policymakers, cultural workers, educators, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and residents from across Vancouver and beyond. 

Here's the link to purchase tickets (by donation):

Friday October 2nd  - https://www.afrovanconnect.ca/events/black-spaces-summit-symposium-2026

Friday October 17th - https://www.afrovanconnect.ca/events/black-spaces-summit-and-symposium-2026-the-culture-lab

Today's Food Talk was about a delicious recipe that Necole stumbled on featuring her favourite thing to eat - fried overripe plantains. 

Brown Butter Double Plantain Cookies by @jordammer on Tik Tok

INGREDIENTS

Caramelized Plantain Chunks

2 large ripe plantains

6 tbsp salted butter

COOKIE DOUGH

2 sticks (226g) salted butter

1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar

1½ cup (50g) light brown sugar

1 egg

1½ cup (80g) roasted plantain purée

1½ tsp (7g) vanilla, or measure with your heart :)

1 tbsp (15g) heavy cream

2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Leave one very ripe plantain whole and in its peel.

Make a long slit in the peel and place it on a lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-30 minutes, until the peel is black and the inside is extremely soft.

2. Scoop the flesh from the peel and blend until completely smooth. Do not add any liquid. Measure out 80g (about 1/3 cup) and allow it to cool completely.

3. Place 2 sticks of butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until browned.

Pour the butter and all the browned milk solids into a large mixing bowl.

4. Let the brown butter cool until room temperature.

5. Peel the 2 plantains and roughly dice.

6. Melt 6 tbsp of butter in a skillet/pan.

Once melted, add the diced plantain and cook on medium heat until golden and caramelized. Transfer to a plate and cool completely. Pat dry with a paper towel. 

completely. Pat dry with a paper towel

7. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the brown butter. Mix well.

8. Mix in the egg, roasted plantain purée, vanilla, and heavy cream until thoroughly combined.

9. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

10. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until no visible dry flour remains. Do not overmix.

11. Gently fold the completely cooled caramelized plantain pieces into the dough.

12. Portion the cookies into 9 large cookies using ? cup of dough per cookie.

13. Freeze the portioned cookie dough overnight before baking.

14. Bake at 330°F for 28-30 minutes. Let cool completely.

15. Enjoy!

Tracklist:

• Diana Ross "Upside Down" - Diana
• CHIC "My Forbidden Lover" - Risqué
• Roy Ayers Ubiquity "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" - Everybody Loves the Sunshine
• Kardinal Official, Buju Banton, Idris Elba "Top 3" - Firestarter: Volume 2
• Kardinal Official, Nesta "My Brothers Keeper (Part 2)" - Firestarter: Volume 2
• Kardinal Official "Heavy is the Head" - Firestarter: Volume 2
• Sauti Sol ft. Patoranking "Melanin" - Afrikan Sauce
• Saudi Sol "Suzanna" - Midnight Train
• Holly Cook "We Share Dub" - Shy Girl in Dub!
• Sotomayor "Prende la Palma" - WABI SABI!
• Holly Cook "Dubbing On" - Shy Girl in Dub!
• Cherelle, Alexander O'Neal "Saturday Love - 12" Extended Version" - Best of Cherrelle (1995