It’s time for the Hearth and Soul Link Party where we are featuring posts to say Hello March! Welcome!
At Hearth and Soul, blog posts old and new, about anything that feeds the soul, are welcome. This includes – but is not limited to – family, home, recipes, decorating, crafts, DIY, travel, organisation, book reviews, the arts and self improvement.
My husband and I are back in California, and my husband is now is on business until we head home to England next week. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Oahu. What a wonderful place, with gorgeous scenery, amazing food and such lovely people! We hope to return soon, and also to explore more of the Hawaiian Islands.
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I’ve got a sweet treat for you this week.
My Triple Ginger Pound Cake has a mellow, sweet spiciness everyone will love. It’s easy to make and keeps really well, so it is perfect to have on hand for unexpected visitors. The recipe makes two loaves so you’ve even got one to share (although you may not want to!).
And with Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) coming up this week, it seemed a very good time to post my favourite pancake recipe!
This Easy No-Fail Pancake Recipe is light, fluffy and delicious, perfect for Shrove Tuesday – or any day!
Hello March Features
I’m so grateful to you all for visiting and sharing. Before I highlight this week’s featured posts, I wanted to draw your attention to a post you really should not miss.
In her blog post entitled “Reintegration” Jennifer Lambert shares what can happen in a military family when someone comes home after a deployment. It is a side of this experience I had never thought about before. I see now that my vision of always sweet reunions and happily ever afters that was incredibly naive. I am grateful to Jennifer for sharing so openly and honestly. If you haven’t already, I urge you to read this important piece.
This week’s featured posts include:
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Thinking of updating your laundry room? Kerri at Mama Dares to DIY has a Farmhouse Laundry Room Makeover that will make you smile!
Get ready for St Patrick’s Day with this delicious Irish Lamb Stew from Kippi at Home.
With de-cluttering on everyone’s minds, Emily at 2 Dishing Divas tackles the issue of Decluttering Sentimental Items, with encouragement to help you select items you love and part with those you have previously felt obliged to keep.
These Fragrant Shallot Cookies from Nancy at On the Home Front are a refreshing twist on sweet shortbread cookies that would be perfect for just about any occasion.
On with the party!
The Hearth and Soul Link Party
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Pat says
March 4, 2019 at 7:21 pmThanks for hosting, April. Your triple ginger pound cake sounds like one I’d like, as I love ginger. I will keep the recipe to make it for my book club
April Harris says
March 4, 2019 at 7:54 pmI Love ginger too, Pat! I hope that your book club enjoy the cake 🙂 Thank you for visiting!
Emily says
March 4, 2019 at 7:27 pmApril, thank you SO much for featuring my sentimental decluttering post! I truly appreciate your support and encouragement. Thank you for hosting each week!
April Harris says
March 4, 2019 at 7:54 pmIt’s my pleasure, Emily! I found your post very comforting and helpful. I really appreciate your support of Hearth and Soul as well!
Carol says
March 4, 2019 at 7:40 pmThanks for a great party!
April Harris says
March 4, 2019 at 7:55 pmThank you for visiting and sharing, Carol!
Pam Greer says
March 4, 2019 at 8:32 pmYou are always going on such fun adventures!
April Harris says
March 5, 2019 at 1:33 amHawaii was one of the best adventures I’ve had so far, Pam 🙂 I’m so grateful to get to travel as much as I do. Thank you so much for visiting and sharing!
Kippi says
March 4, 2019 at 9:45 pmThank you so much for hosting the party. I LOVE the features. Have a wonderful week, Kippi
April Harris says
March 5, 2019 at 1:33 amMy pleasure, Kippi! I hope you have a wonderful week too!
Mary says
March 4, 2019 at 10:02 pmApril thanks for hosting each week. I hope that your work week is off to a great start!
April Harris says
March 5, 2019 at 1:33 amThank you so much, Mary. My week has started off very well, thank you! I hope yours has too 🙂
Miz Helen says
March 4, 2019 at 10:41 pmI am so excited that March is here at last! Your features are great this week, I can’t wait to check them out and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
April Harris says
March 5, 2019 at 1:34 amI’m so pleased March has arrived as well, Miz Helen! I’m sorry I’ve been having trouble commenting on your posts (Google don’t like it when I travel!), but I have been sharing them. I hope you have a wonderful week 🙂
Marilyn Lesniak says
March 5, 2019 at 1:35 amThis week I am sharing a Pistachio Bread with Walnuts, Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake and a BBQ Brisket Shepherds Pie. thanks for hosting. Have a lovely evening!
April Harris says
March 6, 2019 at 1:09 amThank you so much, Marilyn! I look forward to your recipes – they all sound amazing!
Helen says
March 5, 2019 at 6:02 amHi April! Great party as always! I am going to try your pancake recipe because I love a good pancake! Have a great week!
April Harris says
March 6, 2019 at 1:09 amThank you so much, Helen! I hope you enjoy the pancakes. Wishing you a great week too!
Nancy W says
March 5, 2019 at 6:16 amApril,
Thank you for hosting and thank you for featuring my shallot shortbread cookies, they are so delicious it’s hard to just eat one!
– Nancy (Nancy On The Home Front )
April Harris says
March 6, 2019 at 1:09 amIt’s a pleasure, Nancy! I know I would find your cookies hard to resist, that is for sure!
Jennifer Lambert says
March 5, 2019 at 1:46 pmThank you for featuring my reintegration post. Your comments and shares mean so much to me. We’re in the countdown! Only a couple more weeks!
April Harris says
March 6, 2019 at 1:10 amIt’s my pleasure, Jennifer 🙂 I will be thinking of you and your family in the weeks to come. x
Julie says
March 5, 2019 at 5:46 pmHi April, your pound cake looks so yummy! Thanks for hosting the fun and enjoy the week.
Julie
April Harris says
March 6, 2019 at 1:10 amThank you, Julie! I hope your week is lovely too!
Sharon says
March 5, 2019 at 6:02 pmThank you for hosting. Such an enlightening post about Reintegration. I so appreciate those who sacrifice and serve, especially the families.
April Harris says
March 6, 2019 at 1:11 amYou are welcome, Sharon! I thought so too, and so do I! I cannot imagine how difficult it must be, and I’m so grateful.
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
March 5, 2019 at 7:46 pmThanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up with the BLOGGING GRANDMOTHERS SERIES 3 WITH DEE FROM GRAMMY’S GRID and our SHORT STORY PROMPT LINK PARTY 2, won’t you join us for fun and creativity? (Ends Mar-14-2019 at 9pm cst)
April Harris says
March 6, 2019 at 1:11 amThank you so much for visiting and sharing, Dee!
Angela Johnson says
March 5, 2019 at 11:15 pmGlad you had fun. I always enjoy your parties!
April Harris says
March 6, 2019 at 1:12 amThank you so much, Angela!
Patrick Weseman says
March 7, 2019 at 2:31 amThanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
April Harris says
March 8, 2019 at 2:29 amThank you so much for visiting and sharing, Patrick! I hope your week is wonderful too!
Jean | Delightful Repast says
March 7, 2019 at 2:59 pmApril, thank you for hosting and sharing your delightful travel stories, recipes, etc, with us. Happy travels!
April Harris says
March 8, 2019 at 2:29 amI’m so glad you enjoy them, Jean! Thank you 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful weekend!