Join us each week as we explore what’s shaping our world in beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and culture. Through the lens of our team, The Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T. is a curated reflection on what we’re reading, eating, purchasing, obsessing over, recommending, and treating ourselves to!
What We’re Reading This Week
A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman
Exploring the natural world through our 5 senses, Ackerman combines scientific and anthropological studies with folklore and literature, to explore how humans have experienced the world around them. The book masterfully navigates through topics such as perfumery, chocolate and synesthesia.
Heart the Lover by Lily King
This new book has gone viral online for its complex portrayal of a love triangle at a university in the 1980’s. Exploring such themes as first love, friendship, loss and the complexity and intensity of young adulthood, this novel is receiving rave reviews for its clever writing and emotional depth.
A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman
Exploring the natural world through our 5 senses, Ackerman combines scientific and anthropological studies with folklore and literature, to explore how humans have experienced the world around them. The book masterfully navigates through topics such as perfumery, chocolate and synesthesia.
Heart the Lover by Lily King
This new book has gone viral online for its complex portrayal of a love triangle at a university in the 1980’s. Exploring such themes as first love, friendship, loss and the complexity and intensity of young adulthood, this novel is receiving rave reviews for its clever writing and emotional depth.
What We’re Eating
Wine braised short ribs with horseradish & parmesan mashed potatoes
Whether you’re hosting or cooking for two, this is an easy recipe that still provides that wow factor!
Recipe:
Sear:
Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven with oil until deeply browned on all sides and set aside.
Braise:
In the same pot, sauté onion, carrot, celery and garlic until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly. Deglaze with about 2 cups red wine, scraping up the fond, then add beef stock, thyme, rosemary and a bay leaf. Return ribs, cover, and braise at 325°F for 2½–3 hours, until fork-tender.
Potatoes:
Boil peeled potatoes until tender. Mash with butter and warm cream. Then fold in horseradish and finely grated Parmesan. Season to taste and garnish with fresh chives.
Finish:
Skim and reduce the braising liquid if desired. Plate the short ribs over the horseradish-Parmesan mash, spooning the savory wine sauce over top.
What We're Purchasing
Trudon Figuerie Candle
The latest offering from Trudon highlights the fresh scent of fig leaves and hyacinth to bring the royal gardens of Versailles to your home. Blended with woody and earthy accords, like cedar and tonka bean, this scent is a play on contrasts of sun and shade.
Flattered Clay Clutch Leather
Perfect for spring, this bag is crafted from supple calf’s leather and boasts an effortlessly stylish structure. With a top closure, inside pocket and engraved logo, this is the perfect grab-it-and-go bag for brunch, errands or an easy day out.
Trudon Figuerie Candle
The latest offering from Trudon highlights the fresh scent of fig leaves and hyacinth to bring the royal gardens of Versailles to your home. Blended with woody and earthy accords, like cedar and tonka bean, this scent is a play on contrasts of sun and shade.
Flattered Clay Clutch Leather
Perfect for spring, this bag is crafted from supple calf’s leather and boasts an effortlessly stylish structure. With a top closure, inside pocket and engraved logo, this is the perfect grab-it-and-go bag for brunch, errands or an easy day out.
What We’re Obsessing Over
Sarah Pidgeon's Top Shelf with Into the Gloss
If you’ve been watching “Love Story” on FX, then Sarah Pidgeon will be familiar to you! Cast as the immeasurably chic Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Sarah is being recognized for her amazing performance. What you may not know is that Sarah Pidgeon is obsessed with Danucera! As explained in her interview with Into The Gloss, Sarah uses most of the line to take care of her flawless complexion!
“Danucera’s Cerabalm takes everything off really well without stripping my skin. I try to massage it in for a couple of minutes before getting in the shower. …I get facials at Rescue Spa with Livia Fagaras, and she recommended the D22 Tonic from Danucera. It lightly exfoliates the skin. …My sister was the one who told me I need to get better with serums, so Danucera’s Mega Serum is also in the rotation. ..Usually I just use Danucera’s Cream Supreme—it’s rich, but it doesn’t clog my pores.” - Sarah Pidgeon
What We’re Recommending
Cha Cha Matcha
Matcha is a must. Rich in chlorophyll and catechins, matcha prevents free radical damage, and supports collagen production for super supple skin! We’ve been enjoying ours from Cha Cha Matcha! If you are not close to one, you can order the Cha Cha Matcha signature blend to enjoy wherever you are!
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