On the Menu

I am going to do something that has been done before.
But, not by me.

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I am excited to start a new 'series' that encompasses two of my favorite things.
Food.
food. 
food. 
food.

Oh, and fashion, I guess.
I got sidetracked.



I will be creating posts that pair a new recipe I have tried with an outfit specifically assembled to compliment the dish.




Now, I do plan on posting recipes that worked out for the better...but I cannot promise that I won't pass on my own personal {kitchen disaster} here and there. Laughing is healthy.




Stay tuned!

Here's a taste into what the first post will entail...

And, I used to think the 80s were fashion-less. 

Refrigerator Meal

I have been eating this dish for weeks now, and I am loving how easy and delicious it is! Jake has gotten on board as well...like, I didn't even have to talk it up, he just ate it and liked it. One of the best parts (aside from the good food noises you will make while eating this) is you can throw so many different things into it.


Caution: I love cabbage. I grew up eating it often and love the smell of it cooking. I know many people who are not as keen to it, and even if I don't understand it, I can live with it.



For this meal you will need:

1-2 bags of plain coleslaw
Lean ground turkey (chicken or sausage would be good too)
1 tablespoon olive oil (2 if you are making this two meals and adding more ingredients)
2 cloves of garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
++Extras++
Shredded carrots

Maybe not the prettiest meal, but one of the tastiest. 

Broccoli-chopped
Onion-chopped
Zucchini-diced
Sweet potato-diced
Rice
Quinoa

I brown the meat first over medium heat, set aside and then saute the cabbage and vegetables in the oil. I love love the way it tastes the longer it all cooks together, but I am in a rush sometimes too. Therefore, cooking times will vary to your personal preference. Once the cabbage has 'wilted' and the veggies are softened, add the meat back in and let simmer a bit longer. 
At this point, if I am adding another starch, like potatoes, I add it now (after already being precooked). Now, literally just throw it all into a big bowl and enjoy.


{{Jake has, a couple times, put this all onto some tortillas for a twist on tacos. I usually eat mine like a cave woman from a bowl...it is that good}}


Total cook time: about 30 minutes (including prep)
Calories: about 390 cals (for one large serving)



This meal is chocked full of healthy veggies, fats, and protein!





XoXo

Breakfast Cupcakes: Part II

I hate throwing food away. My mom always taught me to finish my plate. Now that I am spending "my" own money it hurts to toss food that has spoiled, expired, etc. Especially produce; or things that are expensive (i.e. nuts of any kind).

So, on my day off I decided to create something delicious from some elderly bananas in our fridge ;) 
Viola! 

I also had some pecans and raisins in the pantry that needed some overdue TLC.


Add a few shakes of cinnamon and you have:



Stout Banana Muffins
Makes 12-15 muffins

2-3 overly ripe bananas mashed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup Stevia brown sugar
1/2 cup Fage Total 0% Greek yogurt
1 egg
1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat or oat flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp EACH of baking powder and soda
A couple shakes of salt
A couple handfuls of whole or chopped raw pecans.
Handful of raisins. 

Prepare your muffin pan for the deliciousness that is to come.

Preheat oven to 375. 

Mix above listed ingredients, use your muscles. Flex a little whole lot.

Drop batter into muffin pan and bake for 15-17 minutes.

I kept the recipe pretty simple so that you can have fun with toppings (but they are great alone too). For example: chocolate chips, peanut butter, almond butter, Nutella, Biscoff, or just plain butter- which was my husband's weapon of choice.



Enjoy! I have averaged 2.5 daily. Really, Allison?.. should have doubled the recipe.

Diversions

These are some of the things that have been keeping me "busy" while I have been sick:
(Don't judge too harshly with a few of these)...

Work + + Outfits

Vintage Tweeds cashmere sweater. vintage Kasper pencil skirt, Chico's metal necklace, yellow floral hair pin

 

Retro burgundy shift dress, Michael Kors gold flats, handmade pearl earrings

{Simple} Outfit of the day...last week

Shoes: Michael Kors
Shorts: NY&Co.
Top: XXI
Bracelet: Lucite bracelet via Etsy (great deal!)
Earrings: Ahab Bowen (Dallas, TX) -no longer open :(

Enjoy!

{My} Outfit of the Day

Now, don't get too excited, this is a pretty simple outfit. But, this yellow top is one of my favorite blouses and can be worn in so many different ways. 

(Thanks Buffalo Exchange for the top!)

• Denim is XXI
• Tank is H&M
• Jewelry is handmade
• Shoes are Miss Me

Enjoy :)

Saturday Shop Girls

Our game (all day beach volleyball tournament!) is postponed for now because of flooding, so why not post what I was going to do tomorrow? 

These are some of the ladies in the shop that I dressed on Friday. [Will post full labels by tomorrow].

Enjoy!

 Evan Picone dress.

  Guess crop top; XXI denim

Free People knit dress

Florals Upon Florals...and Some More Florals on Top

For this outfit post I tried something that I am not sure if it works yet or not, but why have limitations! I love florals, and my belief is that they will never go "out." Just like pearls, good denim, and a LBD- florals are classic. So, I went a little nuts. I piled floral crops under a floral mini all topped off with a knotted back textured floral tank. I accessorized with an emerald stone (vintage) and a similar colored Farm Hat brand cap. 

Enjoy!

All items can, of course, be found at Mosaic.

PS: running post coming later today- it's a good one, I think, so check back ;) If anything, it will make you laugh.

Outfit of the Week

Ah, I brought back the intermittent 'outfit of the week' posts. Although it has been overdue, JOUIR DE!

All items can be found at Mosaic, currently, so hurry!

(Pictured: Big Star denim skirt, Rue 21 sparkle tank, retro leopard zip up, vintage pearl strand, Urban charm necklace, and cargo green Keds)

2040s? Internship Piece No. 7

How to dress vintage with modern brands? Yes, it is very possible and much easier than you may think. And, I do not mean going and just picking up an outfit off a mannequin that everyone else will be wearing. This is an easy DIY that you can make unique to your tastes and resources.

Have fun!

The fuscia camisole is Ann Taylor Loft
The coffee lace blouse is XXI
The robin's egg Bermuda shorts are Talbot's
The lime and tan heels are Charlotte Russe
The jewelry is vintage emerald and an older piece from a thrift shop

The whole outfit costs under $40!

These style of shorts came in towards the end of the 1940s and beginning of the 50s when women began to expand into more menswear inspirations. The lace detailing is a classic look and the bow adds a modern touch to a feminine outfit. The heels can really spread from the 60s to 80s with the shape and colors, but the pointed toe is coming back in recent fashion lines. This is just the beginning of a palette for numerous ideas to help you create classy, beautiful, and timeless styles with brands you can find at your mall, xoxo.

Fashion Potluck

It's Spring, It's Spring, It's Spring...If I keep saying this over and over again and wear shorts will it come true? Lately it has still been chilly outside, but in Mosaic we are celebrating SPRING whether or not the outdoors cooperates.

 

This week we had a mini photo shoot for an ad campaign coming up and so the ladies (mannequins) were on their best behavior. I chose to do hues of purples and oranges with pops of green. These are some of the most up and coming colors...and besides that they just look so pretty together! You can easily go from feminine to edgy to boho chic with these combos.

 

Enjoy a few of the 'models' I got to style...

 

 

(If you have any questions or want to know prices give us a call or post on Mosaic's facebook wall, we'd be happy to help...)

 

See you in the shop!

FuFu Friday?

I couldn't think of a better word that began with "F" to pair with Friday. I was hoping for something relating to crafts or DIY, so if you have one please share! I am going to post another internship installment later this afternoon, but for now here are some beginnings of DIY fun that took place in our home recently. And, cut me some slack, I am new to this ;)

 

 

xoxo.