The Organized Life, August Paint Bucket
Posted by the Painted Apron on August 1, 2018 · 14 Comments
August already??? School starts back in early to mid August in Alabama, so when the calendar hits August 1, it really feels like summer is over…the heat will stick around until October though, and our markets and grocery stores are still full of fresh summer produce Blueberries are still in abundance at great prices so … Continue reading →
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Flavor of the Month, Pineapple
Posted by the Painted Apron on July 22, 2018 · 22 Comments
July’s flavor of the month is pineapple, and I’ve already made several wonderful things, Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs with Pineapple Salsa, BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Wrap, and a Pineapple Smoothie Cocktail Here are some additional pineapple treats and ideas from the archives, there is nothing better than a ripe summer pineapple, it will take you … Continue reading →
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The Organized Life, July Paint Bucket
Posted by the Painted Apron on July 1, 2018 · 28 Comments
July! Today is HH’s birthday! 🎂 We will have a big celebration this week celebrating his birthday & our country’s birthday as family arrives in the next few days The flavor of the month for July is Pineapple Appetizers Pineapple Smoothie from Listotic Peach & Bacon Pizza Glazed Pineapple Kielbasa Bites from … Continue reading →
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Holidays, 4th Food, Tables & Crafts
Posted by the Painted Apron on June 24, 2018 · 20 Comments
Let’s talk Pinterest for a minute I LOVE Pinterest, and yes it can be addicting and a time sucker, but it’s also full of ideas for just about anything you can think of, and my favorite thing about Pinterest is using it as a personal organizational tool Instead of trying to keep ideas floating … Continue reading →
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The Organized Life, June Paint Bucket
Posted by the Painted Apron on June 3, 2018 · 27 Comments
Summer is here! Happy June! The flavor of the month for June is Watermelon! Here’s what I’m thinking about making in June… You can see the recipes and photo inspirations on my Monthly Paint Bucket Pinterest Board in the June Section Appetizers Watermelon Pizza from Choosing Chia Crock Pot … Continue reading →
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Holidays, Memorial Day Cook-out Recipes you can cook inside!
Posted by the Painted Apron on May 27, 2018 · 25 Comments
We will be watching the rain from Alberto tomorrow, but we aren’t complaining… We are so fortunate to live in the USA, where so many men and women have graciously served to keep us safe and free! Thank you for your service! Just in case your picnic or BBQ gets rained … Continue reading →
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The Organized Life, July Paint Bucket
Posted by the Painted Apron on July 2, 2017 · 11 Comments
I have been busy planning for July for the past few weeks. We always have a big family gathering and this year we will have our children and grandchildren at the beach house for 10 days 😱 I know, right…. it will be crazy… 🤣 We actually all get along great, and everyone pitches in, … Continue reading →
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The Organized Life, June Paint Bucket
Posted by the Painted Apron on May 31, 2017 · 12 Comments
The monthly Paint Bucket is my way of organizing recipes into a small seasonal group to focus on, one month at a time. It isn’t a to do list, but an inspiration list for reference. Often times the recipes are just the start point, and the resulting dish is decidedly different, but organizing in advance … Continue reading →
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The Organized Life, Memorial Day Menu
Posted by the Painted Apron on May 24, 2017 · 21 Comments
For family holiday weekends at the beach we love to COOK With young grandchildren and crowded restaurants, dining out is not fun or relaxing HHjr is head chef and we collaborated last week on the menu It looks complicated, but with advance planning, and some short cut recipes, plus my son does most of the … Continue reading →
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The Organized Life, July Paint Bucket
Posted by the Painted Apron on July 3, 2016 · 7 Comments
This month’s recipe bucket list is all about enjoying the summer bounty filling the the markets right now as well as some 4th of July fun You can see photos and recipe inspirations for this list on my July Paint Bucket Pinterest board here Appetizers Firecracker Dogs from Handmade in the Heartland Street Corn … Continue reading →
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