Brown Butter Cookies with the Cook family of Something Sweet
Something Sweet was founded by the Cook family after the unexpected loss of their husband & dad, Dan, in 2021. The Cooks turned their pain into purpose.
Happy Tuesday and welcome to the last newsletter + podcast of 2024! I’m taking a break the next two weeks to rest, recharge, spend time with family, and work through my admin to-do list lol. I’m so excited.
This past week I was in Kansas City and stayed in the cutest mid-century modern home. I got some delicious BBQ and ordered a few too many coke + espresso + cherry cold foam bevs. Call me a dirty soda convert.
I’m the type of shopper that once I find something I like, I want to own it in every color. That item has recently been Gap sweaters. I got off my high horse of only wanting 100% cotton because tbh I had nothing left in my closet that I wanted to wear. Being comfortable in what I’m wearing ended up being more important than threads right now. Still eyeing Babaá and James Streets’ end of year sale.
Podcast
Lindsey + Brittney Cook of Something Sweet
Something Sweet was founded by the Cook family after the unexpected loss of their husband & dad, Dan, in 2021. The Cooks turned their pain into purpose by sharing their mom’s recipes and their dad’s favorite treats. When life is hard, sometimes you just need Something Sweet.
Hugs, Kim, Lindsey, Brittney and Cailin Cook
IG somethingsweetdough | somethingsweetdough.com
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Recipes
Persimmon Toast [video]
Ingredients
Thin rice cakes
Crunchy peanut butter
Thinly sliced persimmons
Smoked flaky salt
Goat cheese
Directions
Spread peanut butter on the rice cakes.
Top with sliced persimmons and a sprinkle of smoked flaky salt.
Tear up little pieces of goat cheese and place on top. Enjoy!
Cranberry Candies [video]
Ingredients
Cranberries
Orange juice
Sparkling water
Powdered sugar
Directions
Place washed cranberries in a large jar. Cover with a 1:1 ratio of orange juice and sparkling water. Place in the fridge overnight.
Remove from the fridge and drain the cranberries.
Liberally toss in powdered sugar.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and bake for 5-7 minutes. The goal is to dry out the outer shell, not bake them.
Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool. Store in the fridge and enjoy!
Weekly Favorites
I’m obsessed with this whole green gingham capsule collection. I can’t get it out of my mind!
Now that I have a bunch of sweater that I love, I’m on the hunt for pants. I saw someone wearing these on TikTok and I’ve quickly become obsessed.
I’m sure you don’t need another person recommending this blush to you but it is on the top of my makeup wishlist.
ICYMI
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Lauren (Hodgen)
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