Welcome to The Hearth and Soul Link Party. It’s nearly the end of August and we’re getting ready for back to school, no matter how old we are!
I love the idea that “September is the new January”, so I always look on back to school time as a fantastic time to start fresh.
At The Hearth and Soul Link Party, posts about anything that feeds your soul are welcome – from family, home, decorating, crafts and DIY to travel, organisation, book reviews, the arts and self improvement. And of course, food from the hearth to feed your soul is a real favourite here too!
Now that we are starting to look towards fall, I am thinking about warming spices and tasty treats that go well with nice hot drinks. Speaking of warming spices, if you love them as much as I do, you will really enjoy my latest cake.
My Triple Ginger Pound Cake is a triumvirate of gorgeous gingery flavour, featuring three kinds of ginger. Far from being overpowering, this combination provides a sweet, gentle warmth that makes this cake something very special indeed.
And in the spirit of Back To School and Meatless Monday, today I’ve shared some dinner inspiration and recipes.
There’s something for everyone in my Vegetarian Dinner Ideas for Back to School. Even confirmed meat eaters will love these recipes!
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Back to School Features
Thank you to everyone who visited and shared last week. Today I’m featuring lots of recipes and ideas for back to school. Be sure to check out the links below, as I wasn’t able to include photos from all the links in the collage!
From top right, clockwise:
The Bearded Hiker takes a healthy back to school breakfast to a new level with Bacon Sriracha Oatmeal Topped with a Fried Egg
Kids (and adults) will love these Build Your Own Chicken Tostadas from Meal Planning Maven
Unicorn Sprinkle Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers from The Monday Box would make a lovely after school snack
Everyone will look forward to dessert when it’s this Gluten Free Fresh Peach and Almond Crumble from Winelady Cooks
More Back to School Tips and Ideas:
Tips & Tricks for Your Homeschool Planning from Sharing Life’s Moments
A Teacher’s Take On Back To School from Jenny Louise Marie
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Kileen says
August 21, 2017 at 7:09 pmThank you for hosting. Have a great week!
April Harris says
August 21, 2017 at 8:49 pmThank you so much, Kileen!
Donna Reidland says
August 21, 2017 at 7:44 pmThanks for hosting! Hope your week is off to a good start!
April Harris says
August 21, 2017 at 8:50 pmIt’s a pleasure, Donna! Thank you so much for visiting and sharing. My week has started off great. I hope yours has too!
Marilyn Lesniak says
August 21, 2017 at 7:52 pmThank you for hosting. All the links look wonderful. Have a great week!
April Harris says
August 21, 2017 at 8:50 pmThank you so much for visiting and sharing, Marilyn. I hope your week is wonderful too!
Miz Helen says
August 21, 2017 at 8:29 pmHi April,
I always re-group in September and it starts in late August, when you have seven children in school for so many years, it is just a way of life, even though we have Great Grandchildren now that are gearing up for school. I love you back to school features and always love this party. You have a great week and thanks so much!
Miz Helen
April Harris says
August 21, 2017 at 8:52 pmHi Miz Helen, Thank you so much for the lovely compliment! What a fantastic time it must have been with seven children in school – and so wonderful now to have Great Grandchildren looking forward to back to school!! I hope you have a wonderful week as well 🙂
Carol says
August 21, 2017 at 9:24 pmThanks for another party April. Have a fabulous week!
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:10 pmThank you, Carol! I hope your week is wonderful too 🙂
Nancy W says
August 21, 2017 at 10:34 pmThanks April for hosting another fabulous party! Can’t believe it’s time for back to school already!
– Nancy
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:11 pmYou are so welcome, Nancy – and I know, where does the time go? Have a lovely week!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
August 21, 2017 at 11:32 pmApril, I was sooooo excited to discover my Build Your Own Chicken Tostadas recipe had been featured as part of this week’s Hearth and Soul Link Party! I also love that you have shared some of your vegetarian favorites that families can enjoy now that school is starting up again. I will be sharing for sure! Thanks bunches my friend for all you do and I hope you have a fantastic week!
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:12 pmI’m so glad you are pleased, Linda 🙂 Thank you so much for your support of Hearth and Soul and everything you do too, my friend. I really appreciate the share of my Vegetarian dinner ideas – will keep an eye out for it. I hope you have a fantastic week as well!
Hadia says
August 21, 2017 at 11:52 pmThank you for hosting, April! Have a lovely week ahead!
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:12 pmIt’s a pleasure, Hadia. I hope your week is wonderful too!
Nancy says
August 22, 2017 at 12:59 amThank you for hosting another great party! Have a lovely week.
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:12 pmYou are welcome, Nancy. Thank you so much for your support of Hearth and Soul. Hope your week is lovely too.
Pam Greer says
August 22, 2017 at 10:20 amI am so ready for fall!! Have a great week!
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:13 pmI am ready for fall psychologically, but I’m not sure I’m actually ready for it, Pam 😉 I hope your week is wonderful too!
Michele Morin says
August 22, 2017 at 12:01 pmAbsolutely true — I have the same kinds of thoughts and feelings in September as I do in January. So . . . Happy New Year?
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:13 pmWhy thank you, Michele! And Happy New Year to you too 🙂
Jenny says
August 22, 2017 at 12:24 pmThanks so much April for the feature. I appreciate you sharing it with your readers.
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:14 pmYou are welcome, Jenny. I really appreciate your support of Hearth and Soul.
Joanne/Wine Lady Cooks says
August 22, 2017 at 2:12 pmThank You April for featuring my fresh peach almond crumble this week. the Hearth and Soul party has always been a terrific link for healthy recipes. I’m always looking for new meals for my picky family and I have to say I find at least one if not several every week. Thank You for Hosting this terrific party, I’ve been a fan for a loooooong time!
Have a great week!
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:14 pmIt’s a pleasure, Joanne! Thank you so much for your kind words, and for your support of Hearth and Soul, and everything else! Hope your week is lovely too!
Leigh says
August 22, 2017 at 4:46 pmI’m so looking forward to fall! Thanks for another great party, April!
April Harris says
August 23, 2017 at 3:15 pmI am looking forward to it too, Leigh, although I wish we’d get a tiny bit more summer here in the UK. The last couple weeks have been rainy, overcast and kind of yucky…And it’s a pleasure. Thank you so much for your support of Hearth and Soul.
Create With Joy says
August 23, 2017 at 7:27 pmThanks for hosting April – your pound cake and your features look fabulous as always – hope you’re having an amazing week! 🙂
April Harris says
August 24, 2017 at 7:24 amHope your week is amazing too, Ramona! Thank you so much for visiting and sharing 🙂 And thank you for the compliment!
Sadhna Grover says
August 24, 2017 at 6:45 pmThanks for the party dear. Your triple ginger pound cake looks great.
April Harris says
August 24, 2017 at 8:47 pmThank you, Sadhna, and thank you so much for visiting and sharing!
Karren Haller says
August 25, 2017 at 10:51 pmYour recipes are all so amazing, I would love a bite please.
Thank you for hosting! Have a lovely weekend!
April Harris says
August 26, 2017 at 12:08 pmThank you so much, Karren!