HOORAY FOOD

Ever since I got back from the U.K. I've been inspired by the times I had afternoon tea there to cook more. Buying the necessary equipment to do this in Berlin would've been inconvenient and overly expensive (since I would've had to leave everything I bought there), so I haven't gotten around to it until now.

So far, the only new thing I've tried making is scones, which I've developed a strong appetite for (though I've only made plain ones so far. I think I'll try adding raisins next.) They're surprisingly easy to make, and very filling (the recipe is here if you're interested.) I made my first batch for a pair of visiting friends.

Another first from last Friday was my first actual lolita outfit 8D. I ordered a petticoat last winter but had it shipped to my parents' address to save money, so I haven't been able to wear it until now. It really turned out to be the last thing I needed, since it fits well under two skirts I already own (though I've still got an additional jumperskirt in the works. As for when that will be finished... well. It certainly won't be next week, and after that I start a new semester at my university. We shall see.) Over the past several years I've been keeping an eye out for loliable clothes (especially blouses) and accessories, and now that I have a suitable petticoat the effort has paid off nicely.

On Sunday, I'll be spending about nine hours in a car traveling to Missouri, for which I'll also be doing some baking (muffins for sure, scones are a maybe. I'm running dangerously low on strawberry preserves, but maybe if I add the raisins that time they'll be good enough by themselves.) I think the next thing I'll try will be matcha madeleines (once I acquire a mold for them.) Of course, none of this is nutritious lunch food.

Now that I'll be spending whole days on campus without an opportunity to go home again (hooray suburbs XP,) I also need figure out what to bring with me so my stomach doesn't start trying to devour itself while I go about my schoolwork. I mostly solved this problem sophomore year by making cereal bars with lots of peanut butter and whole wheat cereal, but I got pretty sick of eating them every day even if they were tasty. I may go back to making muffins, but muffins alone will not be enough. I foresee lots of hummus and pita bread o__o. Or at least, until I get sick of that again, too.