Hello and welcome once again to The Hearth and Soul Link Party. This week it’s all about fall inspiration, with featured fall recipes and ideas.
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!
It’s the Bank Holiday weekend here, summer’s last hurrah in England, and luckily we are seeing lots of sunshine and warm weather. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is being affected by Hurricane Harvey.
With our lovely weather, I’m celebrating late summer fruit in my cooking and baking. There are some gorgeous late summer cherries around, and they feature in this delicious loaf cake.
Deep, rich chocolate flavour combines with sweet summer cherries in this delightfully decadent Chocolate Cherry Loaf Cake Recipe. I first blogged this recipe last year, but I’ve brought it back again because it’s just so good!
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Fall Recipes and Ideas Features
Thank you to everyone who visited and shared last week! This week’s fall recipes and ideas features are (from top right, clockwise):
DIY Fall Themed Centrepiece from Of Faeries and Fauna
4 Simple Ways to Reduce Kids Clutter from Setting My Intention
Homemade Hamburger Sandwich Buns from The Extruded Noodle
Simple But Healthy After School Snacks from Gluten Free A – Z
Pierogi Casserole from Creative Cynchronicity
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Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
August 28, 2017 at 5:01 pmApril, thank you for hosting. Enjoy summer’s last hurrah! I’m making my financiers, fresh peach scones and egg and dill tea sandwiches for a small tea this afternoon. A friend is making my cucumber and tomato sandwiches recipe for me so I’m not overworked!
April Harris says
August 28, 2017 at 6:16 pmEnjoy your afternoon tea, Jean. It sounds absolutely lovely! Thank you so much for visiting and sharing 🙂
Carol says
August 28, 2017 at 5:52 pmThanks for the party April.
April Harris says
August 28, 2017 at 6:16 pmThank you for visiting and sharing, Carol 🙂 Have a lovely week!
Nancy W says
August 28, 2017 at 6:48 pmThank you for hosting April, your Chocolate Cherry Cake looks amazing! Enjoy this last bit of summer, it is already feeling like fall here in Vermont!
– Nancy ( Nancy On The Home Front )
April Harris says
August 29, 2017 at 1:20 pmThank you so much, Nancy, and thank you for visiting and sharing too! Hope you have a wonderful week!
Wendy says
August 28, 2017 at 7:26 pmI can see why you would repeat this luscious loaf! Chocolate-cherry is a rich and delicious combination. Happy end of summer. The kids here have been back in school for a few weeks already. I consider summer over once school begins. 🙂
April Harris says
August 29, 2017 at 1:21 pmThank you so much, Wendy! It really is delicious. Happy end of summer to you too! I hope this week is wonderful for you 🙂
Karren Haller says
August 28, 2017 at 8:29 pmYour cake looks amazingly delicious! I am looking forward to cooler weather for baking, still have temps of over 100, to hot to heat up the oven.
Have a wonderful week!:)
April Harris says
August 29, 2017 at 1:23 pmThank you so much, Karren. Oh my, 100 degrees plus! Wow! We only about 80 degrees at the moment, and that’s only just this weekend. It’s expected to cool down into the seventies very soon. Hope your week is wonderful too!
Marilyn Lesniak says
August 28, 2017 at 11:44 pmThank you for hosting. I would love for you to party with me at #WonderfulWednesday, #ThursdayFavoriteThings, or #OverTheMoon (Sunday). Enjoy your week!
April Harris says
August 29, 2017 at 1:24 pmIt’s a pleasure, Marilyn! I’ve popped over to Over the Moon, and I will definitely check out your other parties as well! Hope your week is lovely too 🙂
Miz Helen says
August 29, 2017 at 12:42 amWe are just hanging on here in Texas. Our internet has been up and down today, but grateful to in a dry place and our friends in Houston are having a horrible challenge. Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
April Harris says
August 29, 2017 at 1:25 pmMiz Helen, I am so glad to hear you are all okay! I can’t stop thinking about the folks in Houston. I really do pray there is some relief very soon. I hope your week is a good one, and that the storm passes quickly. It’s hung around far too long already!
Leanna says
August 29, 2017 at 5:28 amThank you so much for the feature. I appreciate the opportunity to share my links each week and thank you for sharing.
April Harris says
August 29, 2017 at 1:26 pmIt’s a pleasure, Leanna! Thank you so much for visiting and sharing 🙂
Michele Morin says
August 29, 2017 at 11:12 amEnd of summer fruit, end of summer weather — it’s all just rich and delightful! Maybe because we know it’s coming to a close?
April Harris says
August 29, 2017 at 1:26 pmI think you are right, Michele. We always appreciate things more when they are coming to an end. I hope that you have a wonderful week!
Leigh says
August 29, 2017 at 4:40 pmThanks for the party, April!
April Harris says
August 30, 2017 at 4:16 pmThank you for visiting and sharing, Leigh 🙂
Jas @ All that's Jas says
August 29, 2017 at 10:00 pmJoining you in prayers for Harvey victims. Thank you for hosting.
April Harris says
August 30, 2017 at 4:16 pmThank you, Jas.
Grammy Dee | Grammy's Grid says
August 30, 2017 at 2:05 amThank you April for hosting. I shared your party on Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter. I’ll be back later to check out some of the links. On my way right now to put your button on my link parties page 🙂
April Harris says
August 30, 2017 at 4:16 pmThank you so much, especially for sharing, and for including the Hearth and Soul button on your parties page!
Karren Haller says
August 31, 2017 at 10:01 pmHi April, thank you for hosting, I have added a few new posts, thanks for the opportunity to share!
Hope you enjoy your weekend!
April Harris says
September 1, 2017 at 4:33 pmHi Karren, Thank you so much for visiting and sharing! Hope your weekend is lovely too 🙂
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
August 31, 2017 at 11:40 pmApril, living in Florida it’s so hard to imagine fall will soon be upon us which is why I am so looking forward to exploring all the goodies shared this week. I can’t wait to become inspired! I’m a bit late with sharing Back to School recipes, but I’m hoping many of your friends can use this collection all year long. Have a lovely weekend and as always, many thanks for all you do!
April Harris says
September 1, 2017 at 4:35 pmHi Linda, It doesn’t seem like you are late at all as our kids in the UK don’t go back to school till next week 🙂 I’m sure many of the recipes would be perfect any time of year anyway! Thank you so much for sharing and for all your wonderful support. Have a lovely weekend!
Roseann Hampton says
September 1, 2017 at 9:25 pmJust found your link party on Create With Joy’s Friendship Friday! Linking up and adding you to my weekly list!
April Harris says
September 2, 2017 at 12:22 pmHi Roseann! Welcome!! Thank you so much for joining us, and for adding Hearth and Soul to your list as well. It’s lovely to have you here, and I look forward to your posts. Have a wonderful weekend!