This Eileen Fisher Sweater Transitions to Spring

This post sponsored by Halsbrook

Happy Friday, gang! We made it through another week. Can you believe this is the last weekend in February?! Spring truly is just around the corner, even if the snow may be falling in your neck of the woods. Oscar is by my side once again, and we’re dishing up a delicious Caesar Salad and scrumptious cocktail. Come on in and stay awhile!

Halsbrook

It’s been a moment since I’ve partnered with Halsbrook, a company dedicated to style, quality, and fit. Their assortment of American and European designers is not available anywhere else online. Max Mara, Veronica Beard, Vince, and Eileen Fisher are all represented at Halsbrook. What I love best about this online retailer is their styling point of view, that’s sophisticated sensibility. Every piece found at Halsbrook is on-trend, not trendy. Amen! But what I think I love most about Halsbrook is the backstory of the founder, Halsey Schroeder. Here’s a soundbite:

Halsey Schroeder has her mother to thank for many things, not the least of which is the inspiration for Halsbrook. Halsey grew up watching her mother carefully build her wardrobe – choosing beautiful pieces that would stand the test of time. Having acquired the same sense of style, Halsey soon discovered how underserved this market was. “Everything was too flashy and trendy.” And just like that, Halsbrook was born.

Women influencing women – especially mothers and daughters. Now, that’s a brand I can stand behind. 

Must-have Eileen Fisher Boucle Sweater

For some of us, winter is still here; and for others, it’s basically here.  That’s why I’m always on the hunt for that perfect transition weather sweater.  That’s why I’m easing into the season with a pair of Veronica Beard off-white stretch cotton pants that fit like a dream and this must-have Eileen Fisher cotton boucle sweater.  It’s a comfy sweater that’s just the right weight for Spring temperatures. 

They’re both available online at Halsbrook, a company that offers style solutions for your everyday look with the convenience of online shopping. Don’t you love it!

Pants (Veronica Beard) | Sweater (Eileen Fisher) |Sandals (similar)

Tahini Caesar salad

Today’s recipe is a fun and easy take on an old favorite—the mighty Caeser salad.  Give this Tahini dressing a try to put a new spin on an old favorite. 

Pants (Veronica Beard) | Sweater (Eileen Fisher) | Sandals (similar)

Tahini Caesar Salad with Olive Oil Breadcrumbs

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• Author: Beth Djalali

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Ingredients

Tahini Caesar Dressing:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt or plant-based yogurt
• 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (or a mixture of both), divided
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salad

• 2 thick slices crusty sourdough bread, cut into cubes (2 heaping cups)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin oil
• 12 ounces 2 or 3 heads Little Gem lettuce or hearts of romaine, washed and dried

 

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Instructions

Make the dressing

• Combine the tahni, lemon juice, garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, yogurt, 1/4 cheese, water, salt and cayenne pepper in a blender or mini food processor until smooth. (Makes about 1 cup).

Make the breadcrumbs

• Spread the bread on a small baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss until evenly coated. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the bread is brown and crisp. When cool enough to handle, roughly chop the cubes on a cutting board or in a food processor to make pea-sized crumbs.

Assemble the salad

• Pull the green leaves off the lettuce and cut the inner core into wedges. If using romaine hearts, separate the leaves and tear into large bite-size pieces. Keep the inner core intact and cut into small wedges.
• Put the lettuce in a bowl or serving platter and toss with about 1/3 of the dressing. Sprinkle half the breadcrumbs and the remaining grated cheese over the salad. Serve with additional dressing and breadcrumbs on the side.

Notes

I tossed my breadcrumbs with olive oil and set them in a stainless steel skillet over high heat tossing them until brown.

Southside cocktail

Alright—a big shoutout to America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) and their book How to Cocktail.  ATK is one of my favorites and their recipes appear regularly on my daughter-in-law’s blog Djalali Cooks.  They always have great recipe ideas, kitchen hacks, and product reviews.  If you’re not checking in on them regularly, you should be. 

Pants (Veronica Beard) | Sweater (Eileen Fisher) | Sandals (similar)

Southside

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Ingredients

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2 ounces dry gin

1/4 ounce lime juice

3/4 ounce simple syrup

6 fresh mint leaves, plus mint sprig for garnish

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Instructions

Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint to a cocktail shaker, then fill with ice. Shake mixture for 30 seconds. Strain cocktail into cocktail glasses. Garnish with mint.

Fridays with Oscar

Happy Friday, ladies!  From Oscar, Ollie, and me to all of you—have a wonderful weekend! 

Pants (Veronica Beard) | Sweater (Eileen Fisher) | Sandals (similar)

A big thank you to Halsbrook for this sponsored post.  Companies like this although me to bring to you items like a must-have Eileen Fisher sweater.  So fun. And thank you, lovely readers, for supporting the brands that allow me to bring you these new ideas.

In case you missed it

We’re continuing with our Spring previews over here on the blog.  Yesterday, we took a look at the 5 shoes trending this Spring.  So make sure to check it out!

Daily Looks 

We just posted a new DAILY LOOK, so make sure to check it out. Daily Looks is a really simple feature:  a dedicated photo feed of my daily outfits. And you can shop those outfits easily through the shop the widget below the picture. 

Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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