picks vol. 6
what we’re wearing
structured & saturated
tailored ease meets quiet drama — a crisp white blouse with sculptural sleeves from veronica beard, paired with frame’s sleek black trousers. jimmy choo zebra slingbacks add a touch of irreverence, grounded by the bold blue of a bottega veneta intrecciato clutch. a reminder that confidence can be both composed and unexpected.
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what we’re sipping
italian reds
torre dei beati “rosa-ae” cerasuolo d’abruzzo 2024 — 100% organic montepulciano from clay-limestone slopes in loreto aprutino. vibrant and savory, this cerasuolo balances bright acidity with quiet minerality. structured and food-friendly, it’s rosé with depth — perfect for mediterranean dishes or a slow night in.
vietti “perbacco” nebbiolo, piedmont — aged in oak for polish and poise, it opens with red berries, rose, and spice, unfolding into cherry, plum, and a hint of earth. elegant yet grounded — a barolo in spirit if not in name. pair with roasted meats or truffle pasta.
what we’re cooking
cozy potato & leek soup
simple, soothing, and quietly elegant — the kind of soup that feels like a sunday ritual. buttery leeks meet golden potatoes, simmered until soft, then blended into something warm enough to fix a long week.
ingredients
(serves 4–6)
• 3 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced thin
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup milk or cream (optional for richness)
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• chives, scallions, or crispy shallots for topping
directions
warm olive oil or butter over medium heat. add leeks and cook until softened, 8–10 minutes.
stir in garlic until fragrant.
add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer 20–25 minutes.
blend until smooth and creamy.
stir in milk or cream, if using. season to taste.
serve warm with olive oil and herbs on top.
why we love it
a minimal, french-leaning soup that feels both rustic and refined — perfect with chilled white wine or toasted sourdough. comfort that doesn’t ask for much.
what we’re reading
small things like these
by claire keegan
a quiet masterpiece set in 1980s ireland, where coal merchant bill furlong uncovers the quiet cruelty behind a local convent’s walls. keegan’s prose is spare and stunning — a meditation on decency, courage, and the small choices that define us. short enough for one sitting, powerful enough to linger for years.
how goodness survives when silence is easier.
