picks vol. 9
what we’re wearing
winter work ease: structured layers, soft tailoring, and denim with just enough polish. built to shift from workday to happy hour — reimagined for the colder months ahead.
links —
outfit (wool coat, tie neck shirt, wide leg jeans, loafer pumps, tote)
what we’re sipping
carajillos
mood: dessert-adjacent with an espresso kick — quick to shake, quietly energizing.
directions:
pull a shot of espresso.
add a pour of licor 43.
shake until cold and frothy.
strain into a glass over ice.
finish with an orange peel.
what we’re cooking
japanese-style lentil curry
Ingredients (serves 4-6):
4 eggs
1 tin coconut milk (400ml)
1 pack Japanese curry block (approx. 100g)
1 large leek, green tops removed, cut into 3 cm rounds (200g)
1 large potato, peeled and chopped into 3 cm pieces (300g)
1 large jar cooked lentils (700g), undrained
Crispy shallots (optional)
fine sea salt
preparation
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Lower in the eggs and cook for 6 minutes. Drain, cool under cold water, peel, and set aside.
In the same pot, combine the coconut milk, 600ml water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it gently simmer.
Crumble in the Japanese curry block and stir until it fully dissolves into the liquid.
Add the leek, potato, and the entire jar of lentils with all their liquid. Let the mixture simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the curry thickens and the vegetables are fully tender — about 30 minutes.
Spoon the curry into bowls. Nestle a soft-boiled egg on top, cutting it open so the yolk spills into the curry. Finish with crispy shallots.
why we love it: cozy but not dense — a winter bowl that feels restorative, and an easy weeknight staple you return to.
see full recipe — link.
what we’re reading
guadalupe nettel’s still born: a beautifully observed exploration of autonomy, care, and the complicated negotiations of modern womanhood.
nettel’s prose is clear and composed, attuned to the subtle choices and moments we rarely name but inevitably feel. the book traces friendship, motherhood, and the many ways care can take shape, letting the emotional shifts speak for themselves.
