Issue #04 (January 2024)

Where We’re Going

The Northeast Harbor Skating Rink

The Northeast Harbor community has put together an incredible ice skating rink at the Marina in Northeast Harbor.

Find the skating rink on Facebook or on instagram at @northeastharborskatingrink for details.



What We’re Drinking:

Citrus

In my hometown, Santa Barbara, December and January are citrus season. It’s my favorite time of year to visit— the trees are heavy with oranges, lemons, tangerines, tiny Mexican limes and kumquats. My dad picks huge baskets full of citrus from our trees and we feast on blood orange juice and tangelos. 

As much as I endorse a trip to coastal Southern California, you don’t need to travel there to enjoy the seasons beautiful, organic citrus. In January your local natural foods stores will very likely have California grown oranges and tangerines. If you can get your hands on two pounds of mixed varieties, take them home and use a juice press or hand squeeze them for a sip of sunshine on a winter day.



What We’re Listening To:

The Salt Market’s Winter Grooves on Spotify

I need Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire and ABBA in January. All of these songs make me want to dance, even a little shoulder shimmy. It perks up the mornings and makes me happy when I’m in the kitchen or need to convince myself to take Saul for a run when it’s cold. A little pep and fun for the shorter days of January.


What We’re Eating

Simple Sautéed Greens with Garlic

After the glorious indulgences and lack of routine in December I am turning to greens.

It’s simple and delicious:

Begin by warming olive oil in a pan and adding thin sliced slivers of garlic, let them sautee in the oil until just golden.

Once your garlic has browned, add big piles of spinach, Nero kale, broccolini, asparagus, (whatever you have that’s leafy and green!) and cook down, adding olive oil and a squeeze of lemon as it cooks.

I like my broccolini and asparagus just barely fork tender, approximately five minutes in the pan.

Finish your dish with a pinch of sea salt. Try it with simple roasted salmon and black rice.


What We’re Coveting

Hardback Archival Boxes

Choosing Housekeeping Archival Box


These boxes in every color to organize my life. Functional and they look beautiful. Hand marbled paper, made in London. 

Buy Here

See you in February! 🧂

Previous
Previous

Issue #05 (February 2024)

Next
Next

Issue #03 (December 2023)