#167 Best Cheesecakes, Stronger Hair, Winter Soup Bingo

It's peak Winter

Feb 13, 2026

I hope you’re having a great start to your Friday! We just released our first coffee table book of the year and I’d like to thank all of you for your support. The reception has been incredible and I absolutely cannot wait for you to receive it in your hands! Summer 2025 is officially sold out as well. A sequel to Fundamentals will be out in Spring and our next coffee table book is planned for this Summer :)

And yes, this time we have our very own Winter crossword! Feel free to tag us on Instagram when you get your copy and start filling it out (no cheating hehe)

Ultimate cheesecake tier list

What’s your favorite cheesecake? (Basque is king)

Maple syrup

Maple syrup is proof God exists. What do you mean we have beautiful sweet goodness that just leaks out of a tree? It's magic.

Foods for stronger hair

Foods for stronger hair. Vitamin C from citrus. Biotin from egg yolks. Omega 3s from real fish. Copper from oysters and liver to reverse greying. Zinc. Calcium. Saurkraut & yogurt for your gut. Raw sunlight for Vitamin D. Collagen from broth & chicken feet. Butter instead of seed oils. Stronger, healthier hair begins from what you feed yourself 🥂

A world full of color

How blessed are we to live in a world full of color?

Winter soup bingo

Can you get a soup bingo before winter ends? You need to be soup maxxing 🍜🍜🍜

Winter coffee table

Winter is for deep nourishment. Our new coffee table book has arrived and it's our longest print issue yet. There's something for everyone. A full guide on making your first tiramisù. Documenting the story of American lobstermen. Ossobuco. Pot roast diane. Basque cheesecake. Your ultimate guide to snowshoeing. Making your first loaf of sourdough. The art of film photography. And so much more. Get your copy here.

❋ Wild Blueberry Almond Sourdough Scones

“Delight in the flavors of Wild Blueberry Almond Sourdough Scones, made with sourdough discard for a unique tang. These scones are bursting with juicy wild blueberries and crunchy almonds, served warm with butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and savory.”

❋ Lymph First. Hormones Follow. A Whole Lemon Morning Ritual for Detox Drainage and Fertility. by Andra Sitoianu

“This is weekly ritual, a healing beverage I have three times a week.
In the morning, I blend one whole organic lemon with ginger, raw honey, coconut oil, sea salt, and filtered water.

I drink it within minutes of waking!
This simple whole lemon drink supports lymphatic drainage, liver function, thyroid signalling, and estrogen clearance in one glass. It improves circulation, reduces puffiness, supports digestion, and creates a stable metabolic foundation for hormone balance.
When flow improves, hormones respond!
This is where I start.”

❋ The Ultimate Tarte Tatin

“Imagine the dramatic moment of flipping a warm skillet to reveal a glistening, jewel-toned tapestry of perfectly caramelized apples, all sitting atop a shatteringly crisp, all-butter puff pastry crust. That, my friends, is not just a dessert; it is the magic and theater of a true Tarte Tatin, and it is the most impressive thing you will bake all year.
For years, Tarte Tatin was on my “too scared to try” list. It felt like a secret held only by French patisserie chefs, full of potential caramel disasters and the terrifying final flip. But then I discovered the truth: the secret isn’t some impossible technique; it’s a series of simple, clever steps—and a beautiful sheet of store-bought puff pastry—that lead to a spectacular result every single time.
I promise you, this recipe demystifies the legend. It’s your foolproof guide to creating that deep, amber caramel and those perfectly tender apples, all crowned with a flaky, buttery crust. This is the show-stopping dessert for your Thanksgiving or holiday table, a true centerpiece that tastes even more incredible than it looks.
Get ready to master the art of the perfect caramel and the dramatic flip, and create a legendary dessert that will leave your guests in absolute awe.”

❋ How to Choose Beautiful Children’s Books by Megha Lillywhite

“Walk into any mainstream book shop and the books that are offered to children are atrocious across the board.
Not only are the illustrations poor in their quality of artwork, the substance itself is extremely dumbed down. Children’s literature is at once poor in quality and permeated with political propaganda promoting marxist ideas.
Publishers seem to believe that just because a book is marketed toward children, quality no longer matters. This makes sense for a world that views children as an expensive lifestyle choice for old fashioned people rather than human beings to protect and nurture.” — Megha Lillywhite

❋ Persian Saffron Ice Cream

“If you’re Persian, this flavor needs no introduction. For everyone else: welcome to a dreamy trio of saffron, rosewater, and pistachio—a combination known as Bastani Sonnati Zafrani. Bastani sonnati means traditional Persian saffron ice cream and zafrani means saffron.”

❋ Chocolate Croissant Sourdough Bread

Tastes just like a warm chocolate croissant! One of my favorite treats! The base of this loaf is my white sourdough bread recipe, we just add in the chocolate! Super simple! It still makes two loaves and you can fill both with chocolate or leave one plain!

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