Weekly Extras: Dare to be Different
Inspiring moments, thoughts and dishes from the week.
Welcome to Weekly Extras! Each week I share recipes, inspiring work and what I am reading or wearing. I offer my thoughts on each and include links to relevant pieces, places, products, and more.
T U R K I S H E G G S
I am not a breakfast person. It is usually a hurdle for me to figure out what to cook in the morning and I rarely have much of an appetite then so I usually grab a bar and call it a day. Candidly, I have been here before—trying to bring the “most important meal of the day” into my routine. When I do, I often return to the rotation of the same two items: avocado toast or scrambled eggs. Which I inevitably get bored of quickly, the cycle breaks, and I am right back here.
For whatever reason, I lack creativity when it comes to this meal, and I love to cook, as you know. Maybe it is because I have mentally given breakfast a long list of requirements—not setting myself up for success here, I’m aware. Nonetheless, my criteria is that breakfast should be healthy, including protein, fruits or veggies, nor should it feel like lunch or dinner, be too sweet (those kinds of breakfasts are reserved for slow weekend mornings) or use too many dishes. See my problem? Apologies for this turning into a breakfast diatribe.
Anyhow…the universe heard my plea and placed Foolproof Living’s Turkish Eggs into my line of sight last week. Intrigued by the garlicky yogurt base and chili sauce, it was different from anything I had come across. I made it the next day. It. Is. Divine. While I have not fully broken into this routine, yet, I am excited about breakfast— for the first time, ever.
D A V I D Y A R R O W
A few months ago a friend of mine introduced me to a photographer whose work she came across on her trip to St. Moritz—Davidy Yarrow. While I thought his photographs were stunning, it was his words I was enamored with—they were, dare I say, different.
Often in galleries and museums, you are greeted with a placard neighboring a piece of art that details the history of the piece, materials used or what is occurring in the image. Very rarely do you encounter a story that expresses how and why it was orchestrated a particular way, the inspiration for the shot and the artist’s thought process. David’s work conveys a sense of place, but also a sense of character—telling us stories that entertain rather than teach. Rarely do we get such an intimate look into the process of capturing a perfect shot.
Several attributes distinguish David Yarrow from other photographers. The perspectives, the color scheme, and the narratives—all riveting and distinctive. They stir emotions creating a story in a way that transcends traditional photography. I had the privilege of meeting David at a gallery in SOHO, at the Sorrel Sky Gallery, over the summer and expressed how inspiring his writing is, both through syntax and storytelling. His response was simply, “Well, what is a picture without words?”, which made me smile, I could not agree more.
Principally shot in black and white, his work is immersive and evocative, visually engaging with the viewer. He remarks that black and white adds a degree of timelessness and lends credence to the idea that the story has been played out for a million years. The scenes curated before us are powerful narratives weaving history, a cocktail of envious props, including a rare 1953 Ferrari 250 MM Vignale Spider, and striking wildlife. Giving back is often at the center of his projects, having raised over $15 million for conservation efforts and philanthropic endeavors. “I don’t take pictures. I make them” – David Yarrow.
All images included below belong to David Yarrow. They have been included purely for inspirational and educational purposes.
T H E F O U R T H W I N G
In case you missed it on social media, the latest installment of the Rebecca Yarros series, Onyx Storm, was released a few weeks ago. If you were like me and this is your first time hearing about it, then welcome, friends.
I jumped on the bandwagon last week, intrigued by its popularity. Growing up immersed in Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, this felt within the realm, so why not give it a try? From the first page of the first book in the series, The Fourth Wing, I was engaged. Pulling me immediately into an event, a welcome right into the action, I love when a book begins this way. From that page on, it was non-stop fun, and almost impossible to put it down. Minutes after finishing the book it felt unbearable to wait another day for the second book, when it was scheduled to be delivered, to find out what happens next. So I rushed to Target to grab a copy. Excessive? Probably. Necessary? Yes.
Known as The Empyrean series, it grew to rapid popularity on TikTok in 2023 shortly after the first book was released. Now on the third installment with a television series on the way, it has captured the attention of many. This led me to ask myself, why? The answer, at least in my case, is that this story offers a palpable sense of travel and adventure—luring us into a world far from reality and into a place that does not and cannot exist. It may be that this element of escapism coupled with a tough and compassionate female lead is what so many need right now. Thank you, Rebecca, for giving it to us.
