Slow Down Soundtrack + A Tasty Cocktail - Ordinary Habit

Slow Down Soundtrack + A Tasty Cocktail

We wanted to take a moment to send greetings from our family to yours this holiday season. We’re so thankful to you for your support, and all of your kind words of encouragement. They mean the world to us. 

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At Home with Susan Spungen - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Susan Spungen

We were first introduced to Susan Spungen through her beautiful recipes featured in the New York Times, and were delighted with her approach to cooking. Fast forward a couple of years later, and Tre – one of our co-founders – had the pleasure of dining with her at Canal House, in celebration of the launch of her latest cookbook, Veg Forward. Read on as she shares a warming dish that’s perfect to dig into as we get cozy, and sink into the Autumn months.

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A Love Letter to Puzzles - Ordinary Habit

A Love Letter to Puzzles

At Ordinary Habit, we seek to create objects that encourage everyday play and an appreciation for the little things. At its core, puzzling embodies this mission—think about it. Isn't there something magical about sharing a meal (or a dream) around the table? Reaching for a puzzle box between dinner plates and champagne flutes? Watching color and shape take their full form, piece by piece? And in the process of assembling scenes and completing corners, finding yourself made whole, too?

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At Home with Carolyna De Laurentiis - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Carolyna De Laurentiis

We met Carolyna recently while attending Our Pantry’s newly launched series Our Pantry, Your Kitchen. Through the various incredible courses, we were introduced to the delicious sauces that were used in each dish, and were immediately blown away.

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A Thanksgiving Cocktail from our friends at Ransom Tavern - Ordinary Habit

A Thanksgiving Cocktail from our friends at Ransom Tavern

Presenting a delicious concoction from two dear friends, who run The Ransom Tavern, in South Woodstock. Many evenings have been spent sat up at the bar, sipping cocktails, and devouring their incredible pizzas, and a personal favorite – the Un-Wedge Salad. A perfect cocktail for the holiday season.

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At Home with Molly Egan - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Molly Egan

We were immediately drawn to Molly Egan’s work for its joyous quality, and bright, bold colors. It’s a delight putting together her mini puzzle – Good Morning – and we always wish we could transport ourselves to such a warm and cozy scene. Here she shares one of her go to recipes, that’s perfect for the cooler months ahead.

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At Home with The Qi - Ordinary Habit

At Home with The Qi

When we first stumbled upon The Qi, we couldn’t help but wonder what these beautiful flowers would taste like when made into tea. We were delighted by their delicacy, and they quickly became something we made for ourselves in order to slow down and enjoy as an afternoon treat – a perfect companion to puzzle time. This fruity recipe using their tea is perfect now that the summer months are upon us.

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Ordinary Interiors: Puzzles for Your Place - Ordinary Habit

Ordinary Interiors: Puzzles for Your Place

What details make a space your home? Is it the familiar texture of fresh linen on your bed? How about the array of magnets, family recipes, and old photos pinned on your refrigerator? Perhaps it's the feeling of calm after lighting your favorite candle? At Ordinary Habit, we believe design can be a vehicle to help you reset and reconnect with the people and places that matter most. Since day one, our team has championed products that inspire everyday play—and are always ready for display.

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At Home with Zuzu - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Zuzu

Echo and Ali met a lifetime ago when they were living in London, and from there their friendship blossomed. Fast forward to ten years later – Ali Schmidt, and her co-founder Greta Caruso, have started Zuzu – an incredible sparkling cocktail brand that is so good you won’t be able to keep them stocked in your fridge. They’re fresh, they’re delicious, and they won’t leave you with a hangover. Read on for one of their favorite spring snacks.

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At Home with Purely - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Purely

We’re huge fans of shrubs at Ordinary Habit, so when we came across Purely we knew we’d be hooked. Purely makes infused apple cider vinegar in a variety of flavors – the perfect thing as we gently reset our diets in the new year.

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A Holiday Cookie Recipe from Echo + Tre - Ordinary Habit

A Holiday Cookie Recipe from Echo + Tre

Baking is big in our household, and this time of year the cookie making never seems to stop. We wanted to share one of our favorite recipes with you – one that Echo’s been making since she was a teenager. We hope you find these as delicious as we do!

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At Home with Natasha Feldman - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Natasha Feldman

There’s a million reasons to love following along with Natasha Feldman – she’s hilarious for starters, but more importantly her...

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A Thanksgiving Cocktail from our friends at Esme - Ordinary Habit

A Thanksgiving Cocktail from our friends at Esme

If there was an Ordinary Habit restaurant headquarters, it would be Esme, in Brooklyn. Dear friends, and ever supplying our french fry and cocktail cravings, they’ve fueled many brainstorm sessions ever since we started. We hope you enjoy this cocktail as much as we do, and if you’re ever in Brooklyn, make sure to stop by!

On the menu since day one, the Zelda Fitzgerald is a riff on a classic cocktail that combines rosemary honey and citrus with the botanicals of your favorite gin into a holiday (and year round) classic.

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At Home with Helena Price Hambrecht of Haus - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Helena Price Hambrecht of Haus

We started following along with Haus early on, on social media, and have been fans ever since. With their new releases, and additional flavors, there’s one for every occasion. Whether it’s on the rocks, or mixed into a cocktail they’re always a delicious treat!

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At Home with Farah Jesani of One Stripe Chai - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Farah Jesani of One Stripe Chai

When we got a note from One Stripe Chai Co.’s founder, Farah Jesani, in our inbox we knew we’d found a kindred spirit. Immediately we hopped on a call full of laughter and stories about how we all love pairing puzzles and tea time, and thus our dream collaboration was born.

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At Home with Ally Walsh of Canyon Coffee - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Ally Walsh of Canyon Coffee

Our journey into coffee began with a jump start when we accidentally broke our french press one morning, and replaced it on a whim with a Chemex. The contrast in flavor—smooth, clear and sweet compared to the press’s more robust, thicker body—was a pleasant surprise, and we’ve been enjoying the daily pour over ritual ever since. 

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At Home with Fanny Singer - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Fanny Singer

I met Fanny Singer years ago while working in the kitchen at Violet Cakes in London. Around the same time that Ordinary Habit was launched – a mother/daughter duo founded company – Fanny’s book Always Home was released. Chronicling her world of food, wine and travel, it’s also an intimate portrait of her mother Alice Waters. I was immediately struck by the beautiful nature of their relationship, one that very much reminded me of my own relationship with my mom.

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At Home with Samantha Sheehan - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Samantha Sheehan

Samantha was named one of Food & Wine Magazine’s “15 Women to Watch in Wine” and has been featured in Bloomberg, Wine&Spirits Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, and the LA Times, among others. In 2020, Mommenpop Grapefruit won a Good Food Award, and was rated 95 points and named one of the Top 100 Spirits by Wine Enthusiast.

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At Home with Moonlynn Tsai - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Moonlynn Tsai

Soup (especially stew) is the perfect puzzle pairing meal, you have everything you need in one bowl which allows you to have more space to spread out with the puzzle pieces and lid image reference! This oxtail stew has been my go to comfort meal for as long as I could remember. My mom would make it all the time (also, oxtail was super cheap back in the day) and provides the warmth and nourishment needed to combat a NYC winter.

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At Home with Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes

Our founder Echo lived in London for a few years, and worked at a most magical bakery tucked away in East London – Violet Cakes. After completing her Master’s degree, she was connected with Claire, and an instant bond was formed. In the years that have since passed Claire, and Violet Cakes, has become renowned the world over, even making Harry + Meghan’s Royal wedding cake. There’s no one more fitting than Claire to share a recipe perfectly paired with Holly Jolley’s Secret Jungle Tea Party. We think our lioness would approve.

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At Home for the Holidays with Via Maris - Ordinary Habit

At Home for the Holidays with Via Maris

In usual times Chanukah is a holiday to see friends and family, eat, light the menorah together, and play games. Games have always been a customary part of celebrating Chanukah – spin the dreidel being a classic, but you’ll also find puzzles, cards, charades, mahjong, and more. 

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At Home with Canal House - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Canal House

Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer of Canal House Cooking  agree that puzzle time most often calls for nibbles, and a pantry-inspired snack and a wonderfully bittersweet Negroni are perfectly in order. Marleigh Culver’s Migula pairs wonderfully with these end of day delights from our friends at Canal House. 

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At Home with Ghia - Ordinary Habit

At Home with Ghia

To kick off our Ordinary Habit At Home series of recipes, our friends at Ghia sent over the perfect pairing to drink while you work on Wish You Were Here.

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