fridays with oscar | buddha bowls and grog

who is ready for friday? besides oscar and ollie? okay, maybe their monday looks a lot like sunday or friday for that matter but let me assure these two rascals are up for fun on any given day. that’s the best part of owning pets. when are they not revved and raring to go? well, they do like their naps, but maybe that’s the secret ingredient to an energetic day – lots of cat (dog) naps!

isn’t this teepee the cutest? mr. style saw this on a recent outing and thought it would be perfect for ollie. we first spied something similar at our son and future daughter-in-law’s apartment that’s set up for their ten-pound critter dante. although his tent comes with a cute sign that says “no grrrls allowed.”

but it’s friday, gang! another summer week just disappeared in a nano-second. thunderstorms are still blowing in and out of town leaving behind puddles, lush landscapes, and a cooped up oscar. as for me, i don’t mind the pitter patter of raindrops on the roof especially when i’m whipping up dinner and deciding on which cocktail to concoct.

fresh flowers are a must when setting the table. trader joe’s has a fabulous flower section at such reasonable prices. it would be a crime to leave empty-handed.

today’s dish is sooooo easy to make, it’s also nutritious and delicious. it’s fashioned after a buddha bowl which means it’s filled with various greens, roasted or raw veggies, and a healthy grain like quinoa or brown rice. sometimes, they include toppings like nuts, seeds or dressings.

vegetable peeler

lemon/lime juicer

today’s cocktail is fashioned after traditional navy grog that dates back to the 1700s as a drink for sailors, where rum was combined with lemon, spices, and honey or molasses to prevent scurvy. remember those classic movies where a sailor decked out in a breton tee bellied up to the bar and asked for grog? it’s all sorts of fun researching hand-crafted drinks. anyhoo, this drink was recommended to go with beans and rice. and it does. it’s also quite refreshing especially since it’s garnished with mint. but just when you think you have your bar well-stocked, guess what? there’s always one ingredient i don’t have on hand like bitters or Demerara rum or fresh grapefruit juice… the liquor store loves me.

double old-fashioned | bee goblets

placemat | napkins

pants | tee | sandals | similar belt 

pants | tee | sandals | similar belt 

pants | tee | sandals | similar belt 

pants | tee | sandals | similar belt 

cheers to friday! oscar, ollie, and i wish each of you a lovely weekend!

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Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 66, 5’8, and size 8.

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