The Organized Life, April Paint Bucket

Happy April and Happy Spring! My monthly paint bucket is the way I organize recipes I want to make during the month I add to it all throughout the previous month as I get ideas and see things I want to try… This month’s list is has recipes for Easter and The Masters, air fryer … Continue reading

Throwback Thursday, Spring Galette

One of my favorite parts of Spring is the overflowing abundance of fresh vegetables Fresh everything! This galette can be filled with any combination that you can think of, I kept this one green with asparagus and spinach Simple to make, a side or a meal, and loaded with veggie goodness Caramelize the onion, wilt … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Crazy Spring Radish Pizza

This pizza is a wonderful way to celebrate Spring with the unexpected and delicious topping of radishes Paired with asparagus, and combined with a few tasty Italian meats and cheeses, you will have a winner of a Spring time appetizer, brunch, lunch or dinner! Remove the stems, wash and cut them into slices Drizzle with … Continue reading

The Organized Life, April Paint Bucket

It is hard to believe tomorrow is April 1! But Yay Spring, and hopefully a few April showers will bring us an abundance of May flowers! Here are some things I am thinking about making in April the flavor/theme of the month is Vegetables You can see photos of these recipes in the April section … Continue reading

The Organized Life, April Paint Bucket

  If you’re like me, you are in full swing Spring! 🌷 I am looking forward to lighter recipes as the weather warms and some Easter treats and dishes Easter will be different this year, no big family gatherings But it is important to keep up traditions, and celebrate in your own home with something … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

  In the spirit of trying to stay positive and upbeat as we deal with this crisis Let’s take a moment to be grateful for the little things and think happy thoughts…like frolicking leprechauns! ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️       Since we will be eating at home for a while Here are … Continue reading

The Organized Life, March Paint Bucket

  The March Paint Bucket is posting early because the next few days are busy! Tomorrow, Fearless Friday, we are going to have a colorful tea party 🎨 Then Sunday, March 1, it is time for Tales of the Traveling Tote 👜 with a MacKenzie-Childs giveaway Then on Tuesday, March 3, Super Tuesday It will … Continue reading

The Organized Life, April Paint Bucket

Whew, ok, so where did March go??? I guess we just Sprung right into April!   We have had such a rainy Winter and Spring in the South We only been able use our Outdoor Kitchen a few times  I am hoping for better cookout weather in the next few months, Lots of BBQs and … Continue reading

The Organized Life, May Paint Bucket

Happy May! Finally Spring has truly arrived everywhere and we can all dance around the Maypole!       I was truly torn choosing the Flavor of the Month, but finally decided to embrace Cinco de Mayo and the Flavor of the Month is Healthier Mexican, and see if we can lighten up some traditional … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Strawberry Recipe Round-up

The Flavor of the Month for April is Strawberry, to celebrate the beginning of strawberry season in the South Here are some of the Best strawberry recipes from the Painted Apron Fresh Strawberry Dressing Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits   Strawberries & Cream Pretzel Salad   Strawberries & Cream Pastry   Strawberry Margarita Tacos   Pimiento Cheese … Continue reading