We know you’ve heard it! “Very Demure, Very Mindful” is everywhere and it’s time we embrace this trend with some quiet luxury recipes of our own. The idea of quiet luxury is a new-age, minimalistic approach that focuses on quality materials and thoughtful purchases that are considered something of an investment. Their hushed qualities make them very demure indeed. We invite you to embrace your new demure and mindful lifestyle by making a recipe that’s well thought-out and quite beautiful in presentation.
What Does “Very Demure, Very Mindful” Mean?
The “Very Demure, Very Mindful” trend came about from TikTok creator, Jools Lebron. Her videos went viral for discussing things she does that are “Very Demure” and “Very Mindful.” While these videos don’t quite make sense when you look at the dictionary definition of demure (“affectedly modest, reserved, or serious” from Merriam-Webster), the trend has provided a space for people to share things they do in everyday life that probably are not demure but perhaps deserve to be recognized. Demure has now evolved to mean cutesy, dainty, girlish, professional, and plenty of other related terms.
@joolieannie #fyp #makeuphack ♬ original sound – Jools Lebron
Embrace “Very Demure, Very Mindful” with 8 Quiet Luxury Recipes
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese and Charcuterie Board
Make a luxurious grilled cheese the focal point of your charcuterie board with these tips that serve a party of four.
Deviled Eggs with Caviar
The best part of this dish is that the combination of eggs and caviar brings the best out of both flavor profiles, allowing them to shine in their own right and as a team.
Seafood Broil for Two
When it comes to seafood, it’s best enjoyed simply, as in a seafood broil for two. No muss, no fuss… but a big, tasty payoff when you sit down to enjoy it with someone special.
Nasturtium Pesto
We truly enjoy traditional basil pesto, but we’re elevating the classic recipe to new, summery heights with our Nasturtium Pesto recipe. Did we hear someone say that pesto does not need any improvements? This is quite probably true, but don’t ignore the flavorful possibilities presented by naturally peppery nasturtium leaves.
Lemon Basil Posset
Lemon Basil Posset is the smooth and creamy, tangy, and oh-so-delightful dessert you didn’t know you needed. One might expect something so luxurious to require extraordinary preparation. But quite the opposite is true of this traditional English dessert.
Brown Butter Crab Toast
There is no better way to enjoy colossal crab than with brown butter on some crispy French bread. The textures and flavor combine to create a quiet, luxurious moment worth savoring. Impress your guests with this, or just have it all to yourself.
Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Honey
A beautiful way to celebrate one of summer’s favorite fruits in a simple yet luxurious way is our Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Honey recipe.
Cognac and Cardamom French 75
We’re taking the classic French 75 to a new level with this luxurious Cognac and Cardamom French 75. The aromatic notes of cardamon and the caramelized richness of cognac are stunning… and so easy to combine.
Story by Star Laliberte / Photography by Laura Petrilla and Dave Bryce
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