Spring Recipes and Spring Outfits

Spring Recipes and Spring Outfits

If it’s spring then it’s time to make spring recipes and slip into spring outfits. Happy Friday, ladies! We are cruising through April. The past few days in Athens have truly felt like April showers. Can’t wait to see those May flowers they’re supposed to bring. My azaleas are in full bloom, although more than one took a hit from the early spring frost… My gardenias are next, with my gorgeous hydrangeas close on their heels. I’m thinking about adding another hydrangea close to my front door. They’re truly one of my favorite flowers, and I love seeing them bloom in my front and back yards.

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White Eyelet Blouse (Talbots) | Gingham Ivy Pants (J.McLaughlin) | Jack Rogers Sandals

Kelly stopped by again for Fridays with Oscar. We’re dishing up a delicious egg salad sandwich and Azalaea Cocktail. Fitting seeing it’s azalea season here!

Egg Salad Open Faced Sandwiches

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• Author: Beth Djalali

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Ingredients

12 Eggs, hard boiled

1/2 – 3/4 cup Mayonnaise

1 tbsp. Dill Pickle Brine

1 tbsp. Whole Grain Mustard

Kosher Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

Whole Wheat Bread, sliced thick

Tomato, sliced

Parsley, rough chopped for garnish

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Instructions

In a large bowl, use a pastry cutter to roughly chop the hard boiled eggs. 

Add mayonnaise, mustard and pickle brine, mix well to fully incorporate.

Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Scoop portions of egg salad and spread on thick slices of whole wheat bread.

Top with tomato slices, black pepper and chopped parsley.

The temps were warm so I slipped into a sleeveless eyelet shell (limited sizes similar here) from Talbots and the gingham Ivy Pants (similar here and here) from J.McLaughlin. To add onto the preppy vibe I chose my Jack Rogers sandals that are a perennial favorite. Kelly kept it simple with Riley Crop Jeans from Jenni Kayne and a short sleeve sweater from J.Crew Factory. An animal print belt from J. Crew and lugsole loafers from Madewell add a modern twist.

Beth’s Outfit

White Eyelet Blouse (Talbots) | Gingham Ivy Pants (J.McLaughlin) | Jack Rogers Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit

Riley Crop Jean (Jenni Kayne) | Different Sweater, Similar Color (J.Crew)  | Same Sweater, Different Color (J.Crew Factory) | Corinne Lugsole Loafer (Madewell) | Calf Hair Belt in Leopard (J.Crew)

The Masters’ Azalea Cocktail

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• Author: Beth Djalali

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Ingredients

2 oz. Vodka

1 oz. Pineapple Juice

1 oz. Lemon Juice

1/4 oz. Grenadine

Orange Slice and Maraschino Cherry, for garnish

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Instructions

Combine vodka, pineapple juice, lemon juice and grenadine in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with an orange slice and Maraschino cherry. 

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Coupe Glasses | Serving Platter | Napkins | Flatware

White Eyelet Blouse (Talbots) | Gingham Ivy Pants (J.McLaughlin) | Jack Rogers Sandals

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Alternative Stylings

Gingham Pants | Navy Ruffle Top | White Denim Jacket | Navy Sandals | Bamboo Handle Handbag

 Gingham Pants | White Shell | Pink Linen Blouse | White Sandals | Bembien Bag

In Case You Missed It

Yesterday, Kelly shared petite denim for spring. 

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Oscar, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend! Thanks for stopping by.

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 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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