inject color into the winter | orange, turmeric and fridays with oscar
it’s Friday gang! and you know what that means: fridays with oscar! another week of winter has come and gone. despite the rainy days here in Athens, i have noticed the days are getting a little longer as we make our way to spring. so, to lift our collective spirits, i’m going to continue on my January trend and inject color into your winter wardrobe.
today’s cocktail contains color all on its own—turmeric! this spice is finding its way into a lot of recipes these days because of its amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. not to mention its beautiful sunshiny golden color adds a warm note to anything it goes into—and who doesn’t love a little of that in these winter months?
outfit of the day
today’s outfit is super comfy and super casual—perfect for running out to the supermarket on a rainy day. the navy blue joggers from J.Crew have a pink, white and orange side stripe ( the joggers have a matching track jacket), jazzing things up and making them a perfect match for this striped hoodie with a contrasting orange pocket. as i headed out, i grabbed this orange puffer vest (old similar here) to top it off and tie it all together.
hoodie (J.Crew) | joggers | similar puffer vest | sneakers (Ann Taylor)
entree: sheet pan cajun shrimp, sausage and veggies
this is an easy one-pan dinner full of veggies and protein. since we are still in winter, i swapped the zucchini and squash for brussels sprouts. and because i didn’t want the extra starch, i omitted the potatoes. (remember, make all these recipes your own!) the old bay seasoning adds a ton of flavor reminiscent of the low-country boil we made a while back. both recipes are a perfect way to warm up your winter evening.
cocktail: cinnamon cranberry orange sunrise
this vodka-based cocktail requires a few extra steps but it’s totally worth it for the delicious warming effect of the turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. it’s a great wintertime cocktail to enjoy by the fire.
fridays with oscar
all right, gang! we’ve had a great week on the blog. over the last two weeks, we have toured my custom closet, my home office, and my living room. stay tuned to the blog next week to find out what room is next. oscar, ollie and i wish each of you a lovely weekend.
hoodie (J.Crew) | joggers| similar puffer vest | sneakers (Ann Taylor)
the striped sweatshirt is boxy and can overwhelm the joggers. for a sleeker look add a pair of straight-leg jeans and plaid shirt (old, similar here) for a polished casual look. the white sneakers look great with both outfits. don’t you think?
and since we styled the sweatshirt an alternative way let’s do the same with the joggers. Athleta is a go-to brand when it comes to athleisure. so when i spotted a cozy karma sweatshirt with pockets and side zips i knew it was coming home with me. it’s a slimmer fit than the striped sweatshirt and looks fantastic with the striped joggers.
What is shining water?
Where did navy blue joggers come from?
What a nice way to end the week. Yes–turmeric is so good for you. The meal sounds tasty–I like your brussel sprouts substitution in that recipe. We have cooler temps today–a high in the 40’s, so maybe winter is becoming official. Great to know the days are lengthening, too. Our camellias are going strong, and our daffodils are starting to bud, (which is pretty early, even for NC!) Happy weekend!
Ollie is such a gorgeous cat. I would love to know what he is. The hair on his ears is so cute!!
I love your posts and always look forward to Friday for your delicious food offerings. Hope you put them all together for a cookbook!
Ollie is adorable as is Oscar! I love those animals! Beth are you going for a different hairstyle! It’s January and I’m looking to try something new with my hair! I love your posts keep up the good work! Also thanks for the delicious recipes!
Well this drink looks like one I’d like to try. The ingredient list says 1/4 container coconut sugar. I’m guessing it’s supposed to be 1/4 cup?
Where did you get your straight leg jeans?