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Creative Ideas at The Hearth and Soul Link Party

The Hearth and Soul Link Party, where you are welcome to share your blog posts about anything that feeds the soul

Hello and welcome to the Hearth and Soul Link Party! I'm so grateful for all the creative ideas that are shared here every week, thank you all!The Hearth and Soul Link Party is a blog post only party, and we welcome blog posts about anything that feeds the soul. Things that feed the soul may include (but are not limited to) recipes, decorating, crafts, family, home, DIY, organization, travel, Continue reading...

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Coronation Chicken is a light and delicious summer salad, a vintage recipe gently spiced with curry powder and sweetened with fresh and dried fruit.

Coronation Chicken – a Salad Recipe with a Royal History

Salade Frisée aux Lardons served on a plate

Salade Frisée aux Lardons – An Easy French Appetizer

My Chicken Salad with Salsa and Quinoa combines flavourful salsa, grilled chicken and protein packed quinoa for a fresh, healthy salad you will love.

Healthy Chicken Salad with Salsa and Quinoa

Crab Melts served

Quick and Easy Crab Melts – A Tasty Appetizer or Light Meal

Life

The Hearth and Soul Link Party, where you are welcome to share your blog posts about anything that feeds the soul

Creative Ideas at The Hearth and Soul Link Party

You Are Perfect Just As You Are sign

You Are Beautiful Just As You Are

Be Kind To Yourself - Hints and Tips to Help

Be Kind To Yourself – Now It’s More Important Than Ever

Villa America – Your Next Great Read

Style

Refresh Your Wardrobe - a colour coordinated wardrobe

Refresh Your Wardrobe – 5 Easy Steps

You Are Perfect Just As You Are sign

You Are Beautiful Just As You Are

Looking your best while staying at home

Looking Your Best While Staying At Home

How to wear one dress different ways - Stretch your wardrobe without sacrificing style with this fun, sustainable approach to fashion.

Sustainable Fashion – How to Wear One Dress Different Ways

Travel

Highclere Castle - The Real Downton Abbey - Exterior view

Highclere Castle – The Real Downton Abbey

Visit Buckingham Palace - The Inside Story

Visit Buckingham Palace 2020 – Making the Most of Your Visit

April J Harris on the stairs at Beaulieu

Beaulieu Palace House – A Magical Evening

Ever wondered what it's like to spend an evening at Highclere Castle? Get the inside scoop on my visit to a Champagne, Canapés, Carols and House Tours evening at The Real Downton Abbey!

An Evening at Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey)

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"The beginning is always today"⁣ ⁣ It's never

"The beginning is always today"⁣
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It's never too early or too late to make healthy choices! As so many of you who have followed @guyjharris66 and my journey know, it all started with short 5km walks at the beginning of lockdown...and on Sunday we celebrated our first 10km! This brings us to a total of 772km (479 miles) in the last 16 weeks. If we can do this, so can you! Our walking journey really has been life changing, and is definitely one of the good things we will take away from what has been a very challenging time.

Our first visit to a restaurant or cafe (aside fro

Our first visit to a restaurant or cafe (aside from takeaway) since lockdown. So pleased to be able to enjoy a lovely coffee @ninos.trattoria We felt so comfortable, safe and relaxed that we've booked a table for dinner next week 😀Nino's is open now, just call to book.

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One of the things I miss most about travelling as

One of the things I miss most about travelling as much as we used to is some of the amazing meals we enjoyed! ⁣
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This Salade Frisée aux Lardons was inspired by a memorable meal in a little restaurant on the Rue de Mail in Paris. ⁣
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My husband @guyjharris66 used to go to the same restaurant with his parents when he was a child, and the owner and staff actually remembered him when we first visited as a family some 20 years later. They treated us like honoured guests. ⁣
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This salad is one of their signature appetizer dishes, and Guy suggested we all try it. Crispy bits of bacon (lardons) are fried and used to garnish a lightly dressed salad topped with poached eggs. As the egg yolk drips into the lettuce it becomes part of the dressing. The contrast of this with the salty tang of the bacon is just amazing. I’m so glad Guy recommended it!⁣
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Learn more about this unique French dish, as well as the restaurant that inspired it, by following the link in my bio.

This is true of women both collectively and as ind

This is true of women both collectively and as individuals. Collectively we can change the world, and as individuals, we can grow and develop so that we become our best selves. We are capable of so much more than we think we are! ⁣
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Five years ago, I made a commitment to my health and fitness. With the help of a wonderful PT (thank you @debbiewyer PT & Pilates!) I made slow, sustainable changes to my diet that fitted in with our busy lifestyle, and began a fitness plan that has enabled me to get into and stay in the best shape of my life. Yes I lost weight and I feel great about fitting into a UK size 8 to 10, but more than that, I am excited that my blood pressure is now normal, my energy levels are high and physically I can achieve things I couldn't even contemplate before. Baby steps can lead to huge changes, so be encouraged! If I can do it, you can do it too 😀

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