Sunday Paper Recommends—Week of August 25, 2024

This week at The Sunday Paper, we're sharing a series, a playlist, an insightful book, and a recipe that move the needle and spark inspiring change. We hope these suggestions open your heart and mind and encourage you to come together for meaningful conversations!

What We’re Reading

“This is not a book of secrets--I have no secrets. Sorry to disappoint if that’s what you’re looking for. I have some good stories, though. And a few ideas. This book is about living, creating and color. Because creativity and color matter.”

Late fashion icon Iris Apfel began writing Iris Apfel: Colorful: A Treasure Trove of Inspiration, Influences, and Ideas on her 102nd birthday in the summer of 2023. She passed away in March 2024. Her legacy, captured in this one book, will inspire you to find your own source for living a colorful life, just like the vibrant fabric patterns from Apfel's extensive Old World Weaver's collection.

What We’re Watching

Based on Carl Hiaasen’s bestselling crime fiction satire novel Bad Monkey, the ten-part series unravels a potential murder case that could help Vince Vaughn return to the Miami Police Department. It all starts with a human arm found by tourists, a list of oddball suspects, and one mischievous monkey.

What We’re Listening to

Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention this week. The roll call featured artists who represented the spirit of each state and territory. We’ve found a playlist of all the songs from the roll call for you to jam to. What's your favorite track?

A Newsletter We’re Loving

Tiffany Shlain's Breakfast @ Tiffany's is an acclaimed free monthly newsletter that author, artist, filmmaker and founder of the Webby Awards, Tiffany Shlain, has been writing for over 25 years. In each monthly dispatch, Tiffany shares her take on world events, projects she is working on, and a handpicked list of great films, art exhibitions, books, podcasts, and more to keep you thinking and inspired.

Our Sunday Dinner Recipe

Plum & Cherry Salad

Fresh plums and cherries are the epitome of juicy sweetness in a summer salad. Their dark, moody hues provide a stark contrast to the vanilla yogurt underneath, creating a dazzling dish. The salad builds to a delicious crescendo with the addition of an orange spiced vinaigrette.

SERVES 4
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup fresh orange juice (from 2 medium oranges)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground fennel
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
Freshly ground black pepper
1½ cups Greek-style vanilla plant-based yogurt
4 ripe plums, pitted and sliced into wedges
1 cup cherries, pitted and sliced in half
¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1.     In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, maple syrup, fennel, cardamom, and black salt. Season with pepper to taste.
2.     To assemble the salad, spread the yogurt on a serving plate and arrange the plums and cherries on top. Drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds and dill.