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Celebrating Community 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

Welcome to the Hearth and Soul Link Party's birthday! We are celebrating community this week - the community you have all helped to create here at Hearth and Soul.The Hearth and Soul Link Party welcomes family friendly blog posts about anything to feed the soul. Things that feed the soul may include (but are not limited to) recipes, decorating, crafts, family, home, DIY, organization, travel, Continue reading...

Recipes

Studded with fresh blackberries, this lightly spiced Blackberry Apple Cake recipe is topped with red-skinned apples baked to tender perfection. An easy glaze makes for an insta-worthy finish!

Easy Blackberry Apple Cake Recipe

My Easy No Bake Orange Cheesecake recipe makes a deliciously rich yet light, refreshing and elegant dessert that is perfect for last minute entertaining.

Easy No Bake Orange Cheesecake Recipe

Gorgeously fragrant and richly flavoured with warming spices, this vintage recipe for my Auntie's Spice Cake has been in my family for four generations.

Auntie’s Old Fashioned Spice Cake

Gooseberry Fool is a classic British summer dessert, perfect for entertaining. This easy, make ahead recipe has a sweet tart flavour and creamy texture that makes it a real treat!

Gooseberry Fool – a Taste of British Summer

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

Celebrating Community at The Hearth and Soul Link Party

Fall back in love with cooking with these easy tips

5 Ways To Fall Back In Love With Cooking

Vintage Summer Afternoon Tea Workshop Announcement

Vintage Summer Afternoon Tea Workshop

Becoming an occasional vegetarian - easy ways to eat less meat

An Occasional Vegetarian – Easy Ways to Eat Less Meat

Style

A hat is a real fashion statement, but how to choose a hat that is perfect for you? Don't miss these tips to help you make the right choice!

How to Choose a Hat That is Perfect for You

Easy Low Cost Decorating Ideas for Spring

Decorating Ideas for Spring – Easy Low Cost Inspiration

Spring Beauty Must Haves - photo of April J Harris

My Spring Beauty Must Haves – Products I Love

The breathtaking Christian Dior Designer of Dreams exhibit, which ran at the Victoria and Albert Museum earlier this year.

Christian Dior Designer of Dreams

Travel

Greys Court – A Charming Tudor Country House

The Lady Astor Suite at Cliveden House Hotel

Lady Astor Suite at Cliveden House Hotel

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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Anyone else baking this weekend? I'd love to know

On rainy days like today, I need a warming, stick

On rainy days like today, I need a warming, stick to your ribs breakfast. My Pear, Walnut and Ginger Oatmeal is just the ticket. This gluten free breakfast tastes like a treat but it's free of refined sugar and really good for you. It's perfect any day of the week!⁣
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Click the link in my bio for a link to the recipe.

Ladies Day at Royal Ascot is here and summer event

It’s challenging to find the joy in the busy day

So if you could learn to bake anything, what would

So if you could learn to bake anything, what would it be? Please do share in the comments!⁣
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I had such fun teaching the Vintage Summer Afternoon Tea Workshop on Saturday and getting to meet all the lovely participants. I can't wait to hold another workshop and I'd love to know what you would most like to learn.⁣
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The pace of our workshops is relaxed so that everyone can keep up - and if you would rather just watch and bake the recipes for yourself later, that is perfectly fine too. I was so touched by all the positive feedback I have received since the class.⁣
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So please do weigh in below and let me know how I can help you to enjoy baking as much as I do!

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