Throwback Thursday, Must Make Maple Recipes

  The flavor of the month for September is Maple I was hoping to share an eye popping Maple cake today… Irresistible like these favorites below…   Caramel Candy Wreath Cake     Million Dollar Pound Cake with Almond Toffee Crown     But the baking angels were not on my side It not only … Continue reading

The Organized Life, The September Paint Bucket

  Although it will still feel like summer in Alabama until mid October or so, my thoughts for September are all about fall flavors and traditional Autumn food When I started seeing maple recipes popping up on Pinterest, my mouth started watering I quickly decided Maple would be the flavor of the month! There are … Continue reading

The Organized Life, November Paint Bucket

Okay, wasn’t it summer just yesterday?   I can’t believe it’s time to talk turkey and holidays!   Here’s what I’m thinking about making in November The flavor of the month is Thanksgiving,  Fall flavors perfect for this time of year, with plenty of recipes for all kinds of gatherings You can see the links … Continue reading

The Organized Life, October Paint Bucket

Welcome October! October is one of my favorite months The weather is perfect in Alabama, crystal blue skies and mild temperatures, football is in full swing, the autumn leaves are beginning to put on a show…   Leaves of Change Pillow   and Halloween fun is on the horizon!   What Spider? pillow   The … Continue reading

The Organized Life, November Paint Bucket

November…already??  Are you hosting Thanksgiving?  Maybe bringing a dish?  Our Thanksgiving plans are still being determined, but no matter what we do or where we are, we will be cooking up something! My husband and son both love to cook, and so do I, but I am happy to turn over the kitchen to them … Continue reading

Flavor of the Month, Pumpkin Recipe Round-up

Okay, so I was going to impress you today with an awesome Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup   It was really going to have a WOW factor   It was going to become everyone’s go to favorite soup for fall     It was going to be perfect served with pumpkin plates and autumn leaves   … Continue reading

Flavor of the Month, Apple Recipe Round-up

Apple is the Flavor of the Month for September, let’s take a peek at some favorites from the past For breakfast, try Sausage & Apple Biscuit Muffins How about an Apple & Cranberry Salad for lunch Or a Croissant filled with Apple, Bacon & Gouda This savory Apple Tart with Fennel and Prosciutto will work … Continue reading

The Organized Life, October Bucket List

October…can you smell the aromas of October?  Time for comforting casseroles, trying out gratins and stuffings for Thanksgiving, and making some tempting Halloween treats~ Here’s what’s on my recipe bucket list this month~ Appetizers Wine and Cheese Dip Savory  Mini Donuts BBQ Pork Puffs Sides Portobello Wellingtons from Delicious Dishes Cornbread and Wild Rice Stuffing … Continue reading

The Organized Life, September Paint Bucket

I compose my recipe bucket list all through out the month, adding things as I discover them.  When I looked back over this list I realized I must be really craving cheese, beer 🍺, and pumpkin 🎃, because I chose a lot of recipes with these ingredients! Well, what says fall better than pumpkin, beer … Continue reading