picks vol. 15
what we’re wearing
ski edit — looks linked here: https://liketk.it/5M1G3
performance, polish, and cold-weather ease—pieces that work as hard on the mountain as they do après.
shearling puffer — zara
double waist waterproof ski pants — zara
contrasting ankle snow boots — zara
paisley skit suit — the upside
lace up snow boots — bogner
gingham ski jacket — cordova
gingham ski suit — cordova
functional silhouettes. classic colors. designed to move, designed to last.
what we’re sipping
irish coffee
deep winter comfort, done properly.
gather:
1.5 oz irish whiskey
4 oz hot freshly brewed coffee
1 tsp brown sugar (or demerara)
lightly whipped heavy cream
freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
create:
warm a heatproof glass with hot water, then discard.
add the brown sugar and hot coffee, stirring until fully dissolved.
pour in the irish whiskey and stir gently to combine.
carefully float lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon on top.
finish with a light grate of nutmeg, if using.
what we’re cooking
overnight oats with date-tahini swirl
comforting but steady. nourishing without feeling spare. ideal for mornings that ask for calm energy rather than urgency.
ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk (or unsweetened oat milk)
¼ cup plain yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
date–tahini swirl:
½ cup pitted dates
¼ cup hot water
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
simple ingredients, elevated.
how to make:
add oats, milk, yogurt (if using), salt, and vanilla to a bowl or jar. stir well to combine.
in a small blender or bowl, combine dates and hot water. let sit 5 minutes to soften, then blend or mash until smooth. stir in tahini and maple syrup, if using, until glossy and cohesive.
spoon the date–tahini mixture into the oats and gently swirl—do not fully mix.
cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours, until thick and set.
stir lightly before serving, or keep the swirl intact. serve cold, or let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for a softer texture.
what we’re reading
upstream — mary oliver
as a new year begins, upstream feels like a necessary counterpoint for anyone exhausted by noise, urgency, and constant motion.
instead of promising transformation through reinvention, mary oliver asks us to slow down and relearn the discipline of attention. through walking, reading, and quiet observation, oliver shows how clarity is built upstream, long before opinion or performance takes over.
her message lands with quiet force: attention, practiced carefully, outlasts urgency.
