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Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With The Viral Allison Plates
When 'Girl Dinner' took over TikTok in 2023 — thank you, Olivia Maher — it asked and answered a very important question: 'What if charcuterie boards but all the time?' It makes so much sense. Why limit yourself to one dish for dinner when you can languidly graze over the finest selections of meats, cheeses, breads, and other nourishing snack stuff? There's beauty in Girl Dinner's simplicity. All you have to do is open the fridge, pull out the good stuff, lay it out higgledy-piggledy on a table or counter, and commence to feast. You don't even need to sit down, although I suggest you do; sitting is always better than standing. And lying down is always better than sitting. So, maybe have your Girl Dinner while draped across a satin divan like a Roman aristocrat. As with all of the best TikTok trends, the community took this great idea and ran with it. First, we got the viral sound from creator Karma Carr that was used thousands of times by users sharing their own versions of Girl Dinner. These range anywhere from some of your more traditional-looking, charcuterie-inspired plates to things that are truly feral, like a bowl of elbow macaroni with peas. The latter is my personal, preferred version. There are other creators, however, that went the opposite route. They took the concept of the Girl Dinner and turned it into something you might find on a Pinterest board or on the menu of a Michelin-star restaurant. Enter the 2025 viral food trend: the Allison Plate. TikTok user @ally_wong has amassed quite a following — over half a million followers — by sharing her love of food and art. Her food creations do kind of give Girl Dinner vibes, but they differ quite a lot in spirit. Both are often an assemblage of random foods on a single plate. However, where Girl Dinner celebrates the random chaos that happens when you put all of your disparate favorites onto a dish (or dishes), the Allison Plate is far more intentionally constructed. Each meal places more emphasis on presentation than your typical Girl Dinner. Part of the reason Allison focuses so much on presentation is that she makes her own ceramic dishware. The literal plates used become just as important as the food that they hold. There are even some that seem intentionally made for the kind of food that will one day hold it. Take a look at the example below that has a specific, bagel-sized indentation. It's extremely perfect. Hey, you! Wanna cook 7,500+ recipes in step-by-step mode (with helpful videos) right from your phone? Download the free Tasty app right now. Besides presentation, the other major difference between a Girl Dinner and an Allison Plate is preparation. Several of Allison's dishes involve multiple, intricate steps. Take the TikTok below as just one example. She uses a leftover piece of salmon to make salmon cakes for ten minutes in the oven and "quickly" whips up an entire beet salad to go on her plate. While it looks fantastic, I imagine the average Girl Dinner would take less than ten minutes to prepare in its entirety. Still, there is far less preparation for an Allison Plate than your standard lunch or dinner, and it provides a wide array of nutritious snack foods for those 9–5 girls who don't want to just pick one thing to eat. And the Allison Plate really resonates with a lot of people on TikTok. Fans of hers try their hand at arranging their own platters, even going so far as to announce where they bought their plate. Many of the comments on Allison's videos point out two things. First is her pleasant, soft way of speaking as she gently places food onto her plate. It's like an ASMR version of food preparation. For real, I spent an extra hour just watching her food videos because I was lulled into a pleasant state of peace. See, Mom, TikTok isn't ALL brain rot. The second point from the comments is that her videos inspire the viewer to attempt their own plate and really be mindful of the foods they are choosing to eat. Many comments say that this intentionality helps them to have more balanced meals throughout the day. I want to make it clear that there is space for both Girl Dinner and the Allison Plate at the table. I think the wonderful thing about both trends is that they allow you to eat on your own terms. Some nights, you get home from a long day of work and all you can muster is a Girl Dinner. You get to pick out your favorite things from the big menu of life and just go nuts on them. That's freaking awesome. Maybe on the weekends, you have the time and energy to whip up an Allison Plate. You make a special trip to the grocery store, pick out all your favorites, maybe some things you've never tried before, and make it look like a picture from Martha Stewart's Instagram account. That, also, is freaking awesome. In my opinion, the overall goal of any meal should be that it makes you feel good. And that can look like a lot of different things. Sometimes it's a salad. Sometimes it's four hot dogs from a street vendor. No matter what it is, it should be celebrated. So, I am going to give my own Girl Dinner or Allison Plate a try this weekend. Here are some of my go-tos, no matter which I select: blue cheese, Smartfood popcorn, dried dates, Wheat Thins, shelled pistachios, Pillsbury flaky biscuits with honey butter, and an entire ice cream cake. Don't judge me, and let me know what you're putting on your plate in the comments. Whether you're building the components for an Allison Plate or trying to think of other quick meal ideas, download the Tasty app to browse and save over 7,500 recipes — no subscription required.
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Fundraiser launched for family of 'beautiful' US mom killed on 'special trip' to Ireland
Allison Eichner died after she was struck by a vehicle outside her hotel in Antrim A fundraiser has been launched to raise money following the death of a US mom who was killed while on a special trip to Ireland. Allison Eichner from Connecticut died in a road crash in Bushmills, Co Antrim, last Wednesday, June 11th. Three of her friends created the GoFundMe page to help her husband, Dan and her two sons following their 'sudden and heartbreaking loss.' 'Allison was truly a beautiful person — inside and out — with a kindness and generosity that radiated through everything she did,' the fundraiser reads. Allison Eichner News in 90 Seconds - June 18th 'She had a gift for making everyone around her feel seen, loved, and truly cared for.' 'Allison was a devoted wife to Dan and an amazing mom to their two beautiful boys, Sean and Joey. 'Her love for her family was limitless, and her greatest joy was being their rock, their safe place, and their biggest cheerleader,' the post continued. 'To those who knew her well, Allison's quiet sense of humor often caught you off guard — sweet on the surface, with an unexpectedly sharp and hilarious wit, and a wonderfully dirty sense of humor that always made you laugh when you least expected it. Her friends said that she 'gave endlessly' asking for nothing in return. 'Whether it was her time, her love, or just a listening ear over a cup of tea (with gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, of course), Allison was always there.' Her friends said that Allison was on a long-awaited special trip to Ireland to 'explore her heritage.' 'What was meant to be a time of joy and exploration ended far too soon in an unimaginable tragedy.' 'As we process this devastating loss, many have asked how they can help,' they continued. 'This GoFundMe has been created to support Dan, Sean, and Joey — to help with funeral expenses, immediate needs, and to provide some peace of mind as they begin to find their way forward.' They also asked mourners to keep Allison's family in their thoughts and prayers. So far more than $70,000 has been raised by 562 donors. Following the one-vehicle collision, Allison, a pedestrian, was rushed to hospital where she died from her injuries. The driver of the vehicle Cathy Stewart (66) appeared at Coleraine Magistrates' Court on Friday, charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The court heard that the special needs teacher from Benton, Illinois lost control of an electric Ford Transit vehicle as she parked it outside a hotel. 'The defendant collided with the pedestrian while she sat on a bench at the front of the property,' a police constable told the hearing. Stewart was granted bail with several conditions and a £5,000 cash surety. The case is unlikely to be heard until 2026.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Tourist crushed to death at UK beauty spot on 'long-awaited' trip of a lifetime
American tourist Allison Eichner, from Connecticut, was killed in a crash near the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland - her friend has paid a moving tribute to her An American tourist involved in a fatal crash near the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland was on a "long-awaited" holiday that "ended too soon". Members of the emergency services were rushed to the scene of the collision near a hotel in Bushmills in Co Antrim after lunchtime on June 11 where Connecticut woman Allison Eichner was struck by a car. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed the woman passed away in hospital due to her injuries. A GoFundMe page set up by friends to support Allison's family paid tribute to the mum of two, describing her as a "beautiful person". The post detailed how she was on the trip of a lifetime, visiting the island of to explore her heritage. "With heavy hearts, we share the sudden and heartbreaking loss of our dear friend, Allison Eichner," it read. "Allison was truly a beautiful person — inside and out — with a kindness and generosity that radiated through everything she did. She had a gift for making everyone around her feel seen, loved, and truly cared for. US tourist 'hit accelerator rather than brake in fatal crash' near Giant's Causeway "Just days ago, Allison was on a long-awaited, special trip to Ireland to explore her heritage. What was meant to be a time of joy and exploration ended far too soon in an unimaginable tragedy. "Allison was a devoted wife to Dan and an amazing mom to their two beautiful boys, Sean and Joey. Her love for her family was limitless, and her greatest joy was being their rock, their safe place, and their biggest cheerleader." The tribute continued: "To those who knew her well, Allison's quiet sense of humour often caught you off guard — sweet on the surface, with an unexpectedly sharp and hilarious wit, and a wonderfully dirty sense of humour that always made you laugh when you least expected it. She was the person who gave endlessly, never asking for anything in return. Whether it was her time, her love, or just a listening ear over a cup of tea (with gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, of course), Allison was always there. "As we process this devastating loss, many have asked how they can help. This GoFundMe has been created to support Dan, Sean, and Joey — to help with funeral expenses, immediate needs, and to provide some peace of mind as they begin to find their way forward." So far, the fundraiser has earned more than $57,000. Another US resident has been charged over the incident. Cathy Stewart, 67, appeared at Coleraine Magistrates' court on Friday, June 13 charged with causing death by careless driving. A police officer told the court the collision, involving a grey Ford Transit vehicle, happened at the front of the Causeway Hotel in Bushmills at around 12.15pm on Wednesday. The officer said a pedestrian who was sitting on a bench was hit during the crash. The Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and Ambulance Service personnel rushed to the scene of the collision. The pedestrian was taken to Causeway Hospital in Coleraine but sadly died of her injuries. In court, the police officer said footage obtained from the hotel showed the vehicle being "parked in a disabled parking bay" before passengers departed, Belfast Live reports. The court heard that the footage shows the vehicle "move forward slowly" before it "suddenly bolts forward". The deceased's brother, who was also sitting on the bench, managed to "jump out of the way" of the moving car, the court heard. The officer said Ms Stewart, who was cautioned at the scene, "gave an account consistent with the CCTV." The driver told police she had "tried to apply the foot brake and hit the accelerator" and she "appeared remorseful" during interview, the officer said. The defendant said she had "never driven an electric or hybrid vehicle before" and had mistakenly believed the vehicle was "off". The court was told the defendant said she had got back in to the car and was "feeling for the brake to stop the vehicle". A defence solicitor described the collision as a "tragic, tragic case" where a "simple error" has had "catastrophic consequences." The solicitor read a portion of the defendant's interview with police, where Stewart had described herself as "just devastated". The solicitor told the court the defendant had said she "can't get that family out of my head" and that her "only thoughts are with that family". The court heard the defendant had worked for decades as a special needs teacher, had no criminal record, and had never been involved in an at-fault collision before. Bail was granted with a £5,000 cash surety with the judge describing it as "entirely disproportionate" to keep the defendant in custody or away from her home in the United States during what he said is expected to be a lengthy judicial process. The case was listed again for July 1.
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Extra.ie
Tributes paid to US tourist killed in crash during 'long-awaited' trip to Ireland
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to an American mum-of-two who tragically lost her life during what was described as a 'long-awaited, special trip to Ireland to explore her heritage.' Allison Eichner, from Connecticut, died after being struck by a vehicle in the Causeway Road area of Bushmills, Co Antrim, at around 12.30pm on Wednesday. The incident has left her family, friends, and local community devastated. Ms Eichner, who was in her 40s, had travelled to Ireland as part of a personal journey to connect with her Irish roots. A fundraising campaign set up in her memory by close friends has already raised more than $58,500 (€50,000) to support her husband Dan and their two sons, Sean and Joey. A message shared on the GoFundMe page reads: 'With heavy hearts, we share the sudden and heartbreaking loss of our dear friend, Allison Eichner. Allison Eichner. Pic: GoFundMe 'Allison was truly a beautiful person, inside and out, with a kindness and generosity that radiated through everything she did. She had a gift for making everyone around her feel seen, loved, and truly cared for. 'Allison was a devoted wife to Dan and an amazing mom to their two beautiful boys, Sean and Joey. Her love for her family was limitless, and her greatest joy was being their rock, their safe place, and their biggest cheerleader. 'To those who knew her well, Allison's quiet sense of humor often caught you off guard — sweet on the surface, with an unexpectedly sharp and hilarious wit, and a wonderfully dirty sense of humor that always made you laugh when you least expected it. She was the person who gave endlessly, never asking for anything in return. Whether it was her time, her love, or just a listening ear over a cup of tea (with gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, of course), Allison was always there. 'Just days ago, Allison was on a long-awaited, special trip to Ireland to explore her heritage. What was meant to be a time of joy and exploration ended far too soon in an unimaginable tragedy.' Maggie Essex, one of the organisers of the fundraiser, said the funds would help cover funeral costs and immediate needs for the family during this incredibly difficult time. 'As we process this devastating loss, many have asked how they can help,' she wrote. 'If you can give, thank you. If you can share, thank you. Most of all, please keep Allison's family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your love and support.' To donate, click the link here.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tears flow for US tourist killed in crash during 'long-awaited' trip to Ireland
Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to an American woman who was killed in a road traffic incident while on a 'long-awaited, special trip to Ireland to explore her heritage'. Allison Eichner, a mother-of-two from Connecticut, died from injuries she sustained after being struck by a vehicle in the Causeway Road area of Bushmills in Co Antrim at around 12.30pm on Wednesday. On Friday, a 66-year-old American woman appeared in court charged with causing death by careless driving. Friends of Ms Eichner, who was in her 40s, have launched a fundraiser to help support her husband and two children in the wake of the tragedy and has so far raised over $58,500 (€50,437). Maggie Essex, one of the organisers of the fundraiser, said on the GoFundMe page, described Ms Eichner as "truly a beautiful person — inside and out — with a kindness and generosity that radiated through everything she did." "With heavy hearts, we share the sudden and heartbreaking loss of our dear friend, Allison Eichner," a message shared on the GoFundMe page reads. "Allison was truly a beautiful person — inside and out — with a kindness and generosity that radiated through everything she did. She had a gift for making everyone around her feel seen, loved, and truly cared for. "Allison was a devoted wife to Dan and an amazing mom to their two beautiful boys, Sean and Joey. Her love for her family was limitless, and her greatest joy was being their rock, their safe place, and their biggest cheerleader. "To those who knew her well, Allison's quiet sense of humor often caught you off guard — sweet on the surface, with an unexpectedly sharp and hilarious wit, and a wonderfully dirty sense of humor that always made you laugh when you least expected it. She was the person who gave endlessly, never asking for anything in return. Whether it was her time, her love, or just a listening ear over a cup of tea (with gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, of course), Allison was always there. "Just days ago, Allison was on a long-awaited, special trip to Ireland to explore her heritage. What was meant to be a time of joy and exploration ended far too soon in an unimaginable tragedy." Essex said that Ms Eichner's friends have come together to set up the fundraiser to her family pay for "funeral expenses, immediate needs, and to provide some peace of mind as they begin to find their way forward." "As we process this devastating loss, many have asked how they can help," she said. "If you can give, thank you. If you can share, thank you. Most of all, please keep Allison's family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your love and support." You can donate to the GoFundMe fundraiser by clicking here.
