Spring Stripes

I hope CoffeeStraw-ees don’t mind that I’m adding StyleStraws to the blog. But, guys, this is my life: food and fashion. And, well, politics…but let’s face it, the last thing we need is another political blog where some overly obsessed lefty gets angry at Fox News, am I right?

Spring Stripes by coffeestraws featuring j crew jewelry

Hank’s Oyster Bar

My French Connection

My go-to spring outfit. Hat optional — flower pin required. 

My French Connection by coffeestraws featuring flat shoes

For the real flower pin that I own, visit my favorite site for homemade pins and striped shirts — Emerson Made:  emersonmade.com.

The Bok Choy Adventure

I recently saw some bok choy at Trader Joe’s and bought it on a whim. I say a whim because I’ve never actually cooked bok choy before, and, let’s face it — why was bok choy at Trader Joe’s anyways?!

I looked up some recipes, and basically went from there.  I washed the bok choy pretty well, and let it dry on some paper towels.

I sauteed some garlic, and added the bok choy to it for about 3-5 minutes.  To that, I added half a cup of water,  a quarter cup of low sodium soy sauce, and some larger pieces of chopped ginger.  I covered the pot, and let it sit for about 10 more minutes, until the bok choy was wilted.

I went ahead and added some tilapia to the mix, but you could add some shrimp and (brown?) rice to round out the meal.  Good luck!

Back…again.

many posts to come, starting tomorrow. expanding the coffeestraws range, as well.