Fearless Friday, Peach Pie
Okay, since it’s been all about peaches this week on the Painted Apron, you probably saw this coming… A peach painting~ Peaches are fascinating to me because if you look closely you can see many different colors in their skins This Waterlogue version of the original photo really emphasizes the … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Peach Party with Raspberry Peachtinis!
Today we’re having a Peach Party! Peach is the June flavor of the month so today is dedicated to peachy things A peachy pink runner and some green and peach plates And martinis of course, to celebrate 🎉 Creamy Raspberry Peachtinis Ice cream and fresh fruit make them totally dreamy! Pitchers of fat peachy roses … Continue reading
Holidays, Flag Day
Happy Flag Day! Summer in the USA is all about celebrations featuring  the red white & blue!  Here are some flag pictures, decor and recipes to inspire your celebrations! Sand Dollar Flag Nora Fleming Flatware Caddy Painted Flag Glasses Painted Flag Bottles Home Decor … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Summer Peach Pizza with Prosciutto, Burrata & Basil
How about a gourmet pizza, fit for the most discriminating foodie, with the freshest ingredients, ready in only 15 minutes, start to finish~ Faster and healthier and more delicious than take-out or delivery! This pizza features Burrata cheese, Mozzarella’s sophisticated cousin, basically a ball of Mozzarella with a creamy, buttery inside, making it totally dreamy … Continue reading
Recipe Box, National Corn on the Cob Day, Techniques & Recipes
To celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day, I have rounded up my favorite corn recipes and cooking techniques I’m somewhat of a purist when it comes to vegetables, I like them fresh and simply prepared, especially corn You won’t find any recipes on my blog for spreading corn with spices or fancy butters, I … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Firecrackers!
Here’s a fun design that anyone can do, easy peasy! Start with a color sketch of what you want to paint, either your own sketch or an inspiration photo I used $2 white rustic chargers from Hobby Lobby and glossy acrylic craft paint in red, white, blue, black, yellow and orange … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Seaside July
Red white and blue Stars and stripes and sailboats too Firecrackers, and polka dots A touch of yellow for extra Pop 🎇 Flags are flying everywhere There’s even one in a nearby chair Buckets have holders for corn … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Slow Cooker Collards & Conecuh
My sweet neighbor brought me a big bag full, or I should say a “messa” of collard greens last weekend, to thank us for including him on a fishing trip I have had collards only a handful of times, but do like them I knew that the secret to collards is cooking a long time, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Zucchini Frico
This is a fun little appetizer that goes together in mere minutes Quite a tasty, lo-carb bite, perfect for a little happy hour nibble Snapper season was in full swing last weekend and I spent a lot of time on the porch watching the fishing boats dot the Gulf of Mexico while my fishermen pursued … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Red White & Blueberry Cheese Danish
It’s fun to add red white & blue to your summer menu Trying to come up with something festive but easy over Memorial Day weekend I turned to one of my best kitchen helpers, Pillsbury After surfing through recipes on Pinterest I borrowed a little of this and a little of that and created this … Continue reading
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