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Take-out Tuesday, Chicken, Corn and Black Bean Lasagna and Autumn Snack Mix

Posted by the Painted Apron on September 22, 2020 · 33 Comments

Sunday the weary hurricane warriors returned and I wanted to reward them in some way, they worked all weekend cleaning up our beach house, property, plus helping neighbors, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally There was no water the first two days and no power until after they left on Sunday… hot, humid, buggy, smelly, … Continue reading →

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Gifts from the Kitchen, Lucky Leprechaun Snack Mix

Posted by the Painted Apron on March 5, 2020 · 30 Comments

My family loves Chex based snacks When I spotted Peanut Butter Chex I had to try it I decided to make a St. Patrick’s Day version I grabbed some “Irish” potato sticks GOLDfish, and “treasure coins” aka peanut M & Ms Combine the Chex, Goldfish, and Potato Sticks Place on a large deep rimmed sheet … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Tailgate Trash

Posted by the Painted Apron on October 4, 2016 · 21 Comments

So, who can resist a snack mix right? I’ve been making Chex Mix for years, and to this day my grown children expect a jar of it on the counter or in the pantry They both swear that theirs doesn’t taste as good as mine, but I think that’s just a con to get me … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Fiesta Sweets!

Posted by the Painted Apron on August 27, 2013 · 17 Comments

What is your biggest challenge when you have a party? Mine is keeping the guests from congregating all in the same spot! At our recent Fiesta party we purposely placed “stations” in different areas throughout the main floor to keep guests moving around. Our foyer is actually almost as big as any of the … Continue reading →

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Gifts from the Kitchen, Harvest Snack Attack

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

Recently my son-in-law NG, [the Nicest Guy] was looking a little pathetic, feeling used and abused during our recent “Big Garage Sale”…he did work really hard, was the Main Muscle and had to move, haul, and carry a LOT of stuff. To cheer him up I promised him a sweet treat and he smiled and … Continue reading →

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Take out Tuesday, Fancy Snacking

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

HH & I are staying at the beach all week and I won’t be home for take out Tuesday ,so I am sending some homemade Chex mix with HHjr and his family for nibbles on the drive home. My kids and their friends love this stuff and if I don’t have a fresh batch ready … Continue reading →

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