picks vol. 16
what we’re wearing
the office edit — looks linked here: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/theveritasedit/posts/0335b196-f626-11f0-b79a-0242ac110009
tailoring with ease. menswear lines softened by texture, warm neutrals, and pieces that move with you. structured, but never stiff.
• tailored blazer — veronica beard
• matching trouser — veronica beard
• knit mockneck — a.l.c.
• plaid double-breasted blazer — argent
• wide-leg trouser — argent
• suede tote — madewell
• leather work tote — totême
• loafers — gucci
• neutral mule — vince
• point-toe pump — christian louboutin
sharp lines. rich textures. comfortable enough to move. polished enough to lead.
back to office — but make it fun.
what we’re sipping
gather:
1.5 ounces gin
1.5 ounces suze
1.5 ounces lillet blanc
grapefruit peel, for garnish
create:
combine gin, suze and lillet blanc in a glass with one large ice cube and stir until very cold. garnish with grapefruit peel.
what we’re cooking
ingredients:
1 6oz can artichoke hearts in water, drained and halved
olive oil
salt and black pepper
1 cup labneh
Infused Olive Oil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 sprigs oregano
zest of 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
how to make:
preheat the oven to 400°F.
drain artichoke hearts and pat dry with paper towels. make sure they are very dry.
in a large bowl, toss the artichoke hearts and garlic cloves with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
arrange the hearts in an even layer on a baking sheet. roast, flipping halfway through baking time, until the artichoke hearts are golden brown and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
meanwhile, make the olive oil mixture: heat the olive oil, oregano, garlic, and lemon slices in a medium skillet over medium heat. cook, swirling occasionally, until the lemon start to sizzle and brown a bit, 4 to 6 minutes. season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
spoon the labneh onto a serving platter. pour half the oil mixture on top. place crispy artichokes on top and pour the remaining oil mixture. serve.
what we’re reading
some bright nowhere by ann packer
a quiet, piercing novel about marriage, loyalty, and the unspoken agreements we make over a lifetime. when a woman facing the end of her life asks her best friend, not her husband, to care for her, decades of shared history are gently but irrevocably unsettled. restrained and emotionally precise, the book asks questions that linger long after the last page: what do we owe the people we love, and how do we want to be held at the very end?
