Cherry Granola & Strained Yogurt

Enjoyed throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean, strained yogurt is a thickened Greek style yogurt achieved by straining the whey from plain yogurt. Very simple and delicious, the tanginess of this yogurt pairs perfectly with the sweetness of homemade granola. Topped off with crushed blackberries and drizzled with honey, this dish is perfect for breakfast or dessert.  

Photography & Styling: Diana Yen

Styling Assistants: Kali Solack & Susanna Moller 

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NY Post Big Feast

We're thrilled to have been asked by the NY Post to shoot and style a collection of recipes from some of our favorite chefs in New York. This menu is great for the holidays or even a cozy sunday supper with friends. 

Images & Recipes via NY Post

Photography and Styling: Diana Yen, Donna Yen

Braised Turkey Legs from Casa Mono

Roasted Parsnip Soup fro Joe Dough

Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds from Dell'Anima

Popcorn Pudding with Salted Caramel Corn from Dirty Candy

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California Juicin'

Every year during the holidays, I head back to the west coast to spend time with my family and friends. This year we stayed in a beautiful little yurt in Santa Barbara, set among rolling hills with very little around us. It was a peaceful and serene couple of days, where we went on hikes and stayed inside to cook our meals together. 

We would practice yoga every morning together and finish with a big glass of fresh juice. I was lucky enough to receive a new juicer from my parents and have finally kicked my caffeine habit out the door. Starting the day with a glass of fresh fruit and veggie juice is a great way to re-energize and reset yourself for the new year!

 Pomegranate adds a bright zing, while pear gives a soft sweetness to this green veggie juice. I like to leave it unstirred to show off some of the pretty gradients in the variety of juices. 

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New Year's Resolution

Happy New Year to all of our readers!

My friend Grace Bonney from Design Sponge asked me to submit a New Year's Resolution to their favorite designers roundup. Instead of trying to tackle the bigger things, I thought it would be nice to focus on the little pleasures that easily slip away from us day to day. One of my favorite things to do is to eat outside and I am promising myself to do it as much as possible this year. Since our new studio is across from a charming park, there are no more excuses!

I hope that all of you take some time to revisit your personal goals as the year begins and I wish you the best of luck!

To see other inspiring submissions on Grace's site please visit here.

Holiday Cookie Party

It's that time of year again! Holidays are officially upon us and here at The Jewels of New York we wanted to take advantage of the festive spirit to invite some close friends and family around to see our new studio. We hosted a cookie party, complete with lovingly pre-prepared dough, rolling pins and cookie-cutters of all shapes and sizes. Let's not forget the extensive decorating table! 

Each of us chose and prepared a dough for the party– we had German vanilla kipferls and almond makronens, Australian anzac biscuits, and classic sugar cookies with a twist. The guests were able to bake and decorate their own set, and take their creations home at the end. With a simmering pot of cider on the stove and bourbon close at hand, the party was the perfect way to welcome the holidays!

Our talented friend Nanse Kawashima inspired us with her jewel like cookies, so we decided to recreate them and give them out as sparkly edible gifts this year.

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Photo: Kathryn McClain

Cocktail Image Via West Elm

Spiced Fig Cranberry Sauce

Volume 6 of Kinfolk magazine just arrived at our studio and we're so excited to be featured in its pages! Winter is nipping at our heels, and this issue holds a bunch of great ideas for warming up this season. Of course one of the stars that come out during this cold weather is the bright, bursting cranberry! Our spiced fig cranberry sauce featured in the new Kinfolk volume is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday meal. From the thanksgiving turkey dinner to the christmas roast, it brightens up the plate and gives the dish a welcome touch of sweetness. 

Images via Kinfolk Magazine

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