Posted by the Painted Apron on September 4, 2022 · 28 Comments
Last weekend we had a last minute family pizza night, HHjr was making delicious pizzas and I wanted to make something we could nibble on while he was grilling the pizzas hmmm… My family feels like a good dip is a must have for every gathering… I could make Breezy Easy Party Dip {pictured above} … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on August 14, 2022 · 49 Comments
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade, right? So when life handed me pink and yellow roses, I made a tablescape 💐😊 HHjr is so incredibly thoughtful, he brings me flowers all the time and came home the other day with these gorgeous pink and yellow roses So since these beauties arrived my way, … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on June 26, 2022 · 43 Comments
Summer has arrived with a bang in the South, it is hot hot hot! Let’s keep cool today and have a fancy lunch inside I have been enjoying the flower filled Painted Birdhouse as a Summer centerpiece in the foyer It is the perfect spot to enjoy a cool Summer luncheon… Here is the menu … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on March 20, 2022 · 44 Comments
CC told her mom she wanted to have her birthday party at home this year CC, DD and I had such fun planning it! {pretend the 9 is turned around} The theme of the party was Ice Cream and it was all very girly girl The decorations were ice cream cones, balloons and lots of … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on February 6, 2022 · 29 Comments
Super Bowl is only 1 week away! Will you be watching and noshing? We love to gather with friends and family to watch football with an appetizer buffet of tasty bites, and a yummy dip is always included This easy dip takes only minutes to prep and can be made ahead and baked right before … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on December 30, 2021 · 22 Comments
Peppermint Bark is one of my favorite holiday treats and HHjr loves cheesecake… When I saw a recipe for Candy Cane Chocolate Cheesecake Bars made with white chocolate peppermint candy bars I knew it was going on our Christmas menu! I had a stash of a variety of peppermint chocolates, the Lindt Lindor White Chocolate … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on November 11, 2021 · 35 Comments
This spread is perfect for the upcoming holidays, a yummy pre-Thanksgiving nibble or a colorful red and green Christmas party dip Saturday we had our first fire of the season and watched football on the patio with friends and family HHjr had a pork shoulder on the grill and we noshed on this dip as … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on October 10, 2021 · 27 Comments
We love an excuse for a party or get together and love to entertain Over Labor Day we enjoyed a Hot Dog Bar It was so much fun! I started thinking about other Food Bars we’ve done and rounded them up to share with you~ inspirations for upcoming fall and holiday gatherings! Just click on … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on September 9, 2021 · 36 Comments
For the past four years we’ve spent Labor Day gathered with extended family on the coast They rent a condo nearby and at night we gather our house for dinner A Shrimp Boil is a great way to serve a crowd, Shrimp, corn on the cob, new potatoes and sausage, boiled in a huge pot … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on July 7, 2021 · 31 Comments
The other night HHjr made a pasta dish for dinner It was a simple combination of penne pasta topped with chopped garden tomatoes, corn, basil and sausage He toasted large hamburger buns, cut them in 1/4ths and placed them in the pasta bowl in a star pattern Quite the Wow factor, elevating a simple pasta … Continue reading →