Glitter, Colour, Prints

I've been really absent on the internet lately... sometimes real life is just too busy. I'm really glad next week is our break, I can't wait to have some time away from school. Other than that, I don't have too much to say, so here's what I wore yesterday. I received my tights from We Love Colors a week ago, and I'm so happy to have more of their tights. Not only are the colours wonderful, but they're so comfy!











Ricki's cardigan, Old Navy blouse and skirt, Payless glitter flats, We Love Colors tights in teal

everyday outfit

This sort of simple outfit is a very common "everyday" outfit for me, especially when I'm at work. To be honest, I wear this skirt almost every shift - though I only work a few times a week!







Skirt - Old Navy
Striped top - thrifted Joe Fresh
Tights - Addition-Elle
Flats - Skechers
Watch - Payless

Try a New Recipe: Green Onion Cakes

Crossing "try a new recipe" off of my list of goals for the month. More "completed goals" posts coming soon!

Green onion cakes are one of my favourite snacks and appetizers. They are really popular in Edmonton, but I haven't been able to find any in Regina so I decided to make my own.

The recipe I followed was given to me by a friend, just over Facebook. I can't cite it any further than that, sorry!


You will need:

2 cups of all purpose flour
1/3 cup of cold water
1/2 cup boiling water

sesame oil
salt
1 cup green onions, minced (I used two bundles)

Directions:

1. Place flour in large bowl. Put 1/2 cup of boiling water over flour and mix well. Let stand for 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup cold water. Knead dough for about 5 minutes or until smooth. Add more water if needed. Cover with a damp cloth and let stand for 15-20 minutes.

2. Turn out onto lightly floured board. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Use hands to roll each piece into a ball. Roll out into a 10 inch circle. Sprinkle with sesame oil, salt and green onion.



3. Roll up each piece like a jelly roll, then coil like a snake. Press flat with palm of hand. Roll out 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough.



4. Heat a medium size skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp oil and fry pancake till golden brown, turn and fry other side. Repeat with other pancakes. Cut each pancake into 4 pieces.



Serve with hot chili sauce, soya sauce, and/or red vinegar. Enjoy!




If you try this recipe, I hope you enjoy it (I certainly did)!

Fancy Floral

I really love this first picture, because that's how I stand almost all of the time. Anyways, I wore this yesterday for a full day of classes, the pride centre's open mic night, and then out for a drink. Wednesdays are always so busy! Even though I'm wearing a cutesy floral dress, I felt very grown up in this outfit. I blame the button up and the granny-chic penny loafers.


I learned how to tie a tie (...well, tie a scarf like a tie) for this outfit.





Button-up shirt - Old Navy
Dress - Ricki's
Scarf - thrifted
Tights - Addition-Elle
Shoes - Skecher's

Oatmeal Cookies

I really love baking - and I especially love eating baked goods - so I've been trying to do it more often. I didn't bake at all last semester because I didn't have the supplies. Baking pans and dishes, flours, sugar, spices...where do you start? It wasn't until I moved out that I realized how convenient a stocked pantry is. I've been slowly collecting pans and dishes, and when I got groceries I decided to shell out and get all the baking supplies I need. The first thing I want to make were these delicious oatmeal cookies we used to make at home. I'm not a fan of most oatmeal cookies but these ones are just delicious! Thankfully my sister convinced our parents to scan the recipe and send it our way.



Here's the recipe, from the More-with-Less Cookbook:

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes

Cream together:
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
3 eggs

Beat well. Sift together:
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice

Add to creamed mixture alternately with:
1/2 cup milk

Stir in:
2 cups rolled oats

This is where you stir in any "add ins" you might want. The recipe calls for chopped dates, coconut, and walnuts, but growing up my mom always made it with raisins. I, of course, add chocolate chips. (Fair warning: I added a whole bag of chocolate chips, which overpowered the subtle cinnamon flavour. Next time I'll add no more than 1 cup).



The recipe is said to make 6 dozen, but I found that is only make 4 dozen. (Only should be in scare-quotes, 4 dozen is more than enough!) This would change with the size you make your cookies, but I'm pretty happy with the size these ones are.

These cookies are great anytime, but I especially love them for breakfast. (What? Chocolate's a breakfast food!)

Do you have a favourite oatmeal cookies recipe?