A season for slowness.
Cultivating Calm.
The holidays are a wonderful flurry of activity—but all those celebrations can also lead to exhaustion. That’s why, each January, I try to avoid the hyper-productive goal setting of New Year's resolutions and to settle into a rhythm of rest and retreat.
Of course, as the founder of two brick-and-mortar businesses, I know how difficult achieving slowness can actually be! It’s hard to convince ourselves that we deserve to wrap ourselves up and embrace the coziness, and sometimes we even struggle to enjoy a meaningful sense of stillness.
Over the years, I’ve discovered that the ideal activities for this period of limbo address both boredom and burnout. For example, I find adult coloring books to be both engaging and centering, and puzzles can be a lovely way to both pass the time alone and to cultivate closeness with family members.
At Süti & Co., we’ve started to stock a selection of products that speak to this sense of intention and connection—from conversation decks, to structured daily journals and 2026 intention calendars. Simply shifting your focus to these new rituals can reset how and where your energy is flowing, helping us all manifest a calmer, more optimistic outlook for the new year.
January Happenings
A Bittersweet Price Bump
We spent much of 2025 juggling increases in wages, ingredient costs and tariffs, and during that time, we adamantly avoided passing those costs on to customers. Yet, as the current economic climate persists, we have identified a few places where incremental adjustments have become necessary to simply maintain day-to-day business.
Specifically, our guests will notice a small increase in the cost of drinks at Süti & Co., as well as some imported retail items. These adjustments represent only a fraction of what we continue to absorb as a business, and we appreciate your understanding as we make these transitions.
As always, we will continue to share these updates proactively and transparently, out of respect for and appreciation of our loyal community.
Rearranging in Real Time
When we opened our doors at Hytte & Co., we knew from the get-go that our space would evolve based on feedback from our community, and we’re already in the process of reimagining the layout and offerings in our room-like spaces. Thank you to everyone who has shown this new business so much love—and keep your eyes peeled for a general refresh and some new product selections as we begin to shift things around in January!
The Art of a Simple Soup
A nourishing recipe for the new year
In the vein of intentional homemaking during the slower months of the year, we love to advocate for a no-frills approach to cooking that still yields ample nutrients and flavor. Happily, soup season offers endless opportunities to minimize work and maximize results, and this regular addition to our weeknight rotation is designed to do just that.
Fire-roasted Tomato and White Bean Soup
Serves Four
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced, seeds removed
1 green bell pepper, diced, seeds removed
1 can (15oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cans (15oz each) white beans, drained, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Fresh parsley as garnish
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven (or other large pot) over medium heat. Add the diced onion and saute for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the diced peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes until they soften.
Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes, white beans, vegetable broth, smoked paprika and cumin. Stir well to combine.
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. (If you prefer a creamier texture, you can use a blender to puree part or all of the soup, or use an immersion blender to blend in the pot.)
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.