early childhood fashion inspiration

Cole slaw.
My grandparents made the best. coleslaw. ever. It was tangy and sweet, pale green flecked with darker green and bits of orange. I loved the stuff, and look forward to family gatherings so I could eat it. (My mum wouldn't make anything that contained that much white sugar.) I loved it so much, in fact that I had a shirt and blouse that reminded me of the yummy stuff: pale green florals flecked with darker green and tiny spots of orange. So, since they were both individually coleslaw-y, I ignored the fact that they completely clashed and wore them trumphantly together. And was happy.

Best Mennonite Coleslaw (all measurements are estimates, since no one ever measures)
1 head cabbage, sliced thin and chopped fine. Be sure to include the dark green outer leaves. (I use a mandolin for mine. It just doesn't taste the same if you only chop it.)
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 dark green pepper, chopped fine
1 large onion
1/2 cup mayo
3 TBL vinegar
1/4 C white sugar
2 tsp celery seed
salt and pepper to taste

Mix together thoroughly and adjust seasonings. Tastes best if made several hours before.