Recipe Box, Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter & Sage

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 7, 2012 · 4 Comments 

These impressive little pillows of pasta are actually very easy to make! Some pumpkin, won ton wrappers, Parmesan and cream cheese, a little sage & butter, and you will look like Julia Child….okay, maybe you don’t want to LOOK like Julia Child,  but you would like to cook like her sometimes right?  You can see … Continue reading →

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Take out Tuesday, Party Chicken & a little Turkey Tablescape

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 6, 2012 · 5 Comments 

Yesterday I posted a menu suitable for election night, today’s Party Chicken would make a nice meal for election night also! Get it, Party Chicken? Anyhooo…all the election stuff has made me pretty nuts!  I decided to relieve my stress level a little by playing with some fall decor.  You will save so much time … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Election Night Menu

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 5, 2012 · 4 Comments 

Election Day is almost here!  Pop the champagne! In an effort to stay politically correct here, I have chosen dishes for election day that are All- American, and symbolic of politics in general, not just one of the parties. Please leave a comment at the end of this post and VOTE for the dish that … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Velvet Pumpkins & late fall decor

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 4, 2012 · 21 Comments 

When I start a tablescape or centerpiece I choose a piece to work as a base or an anchor and build from there.  You have to start somewhere right? It might be a tray or a bowl, or just a large object or series of objects.  This centerpiece began with a large round shallow bowl … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Healthy Apples!

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 2, 2012 · 6 Comments 

APPLES! Turns out, an apple a day does keep the Doctor away! My husband, HH has been struggling with acid reflux for a while and has tried all kinds of pills and treatments.  After breaking out into a rash  3 days after starting Prilosec otc, he swore off all drugs.  Then, a crazy thing happened.  … Continue reading →

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The Organized Life, November Paint Bucket

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 1, 2012 · 1 Comment 

My prayers are with all of those suffering from Hurricane Sandy, as I know yours are too… I had so much Halloween fun in October I am sad to see it go…but I must confess I am weary of black & orange, witches & skeletons, and ghoulishness in general!  I made 8 things in October … Continue reading →

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