With warm sunny days and just a taste of cozy autumn in the air from time to time, late summer early fall is the best of two seasons, and one of my favourite times of year! Welcome to the Hearth and Soul Link Party!
At the Hearth and Soul Link Party, you can share blog posts old and new, about anything that feeds the soul. This includes – but is not limited to – family, home, recipes, decorating, crafts, DIY, travel, organisation, book reviews, the arts and self improvement.
What’s Been Happening On The Blog
Back to school is looming here in the UK and I know some little ones back to school already elsewhere. So I’m thinking about easy snacks and breakfasts.
My Banana and Chia Seed Muffins are easy to make, a great way to use up leftover bananas, and and pretty wholesome too.
Sweet Potato Quick Bread is a lovely treat with a cup of tea or coffee but it works for breakfast and dessert as well. Try it with a scoop of ice cream to make it extra special.
I’m currently working really hard on some great fall content. There are new travel posts, lots of lifestyle and some new recipes in the pipeline too. I’m really excited to bring them to the blog!
Thank you all for visiting and sharing last week. I’m really proud of the warm and inclusive Hearth and Soul Link Party community we have all created!
Late Summer Early Fall Featured Posts
Late summer early fall featured posts include (from top left, clockwise):-
I love farmer’s markets, especially at this time of year! Make a virtual visit to the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market in San Francisco with Patrick of Adventures in Weseland
Blackberries are just beginning to appear in the hedgerows and at farmer’s markets and shops here in the UK. I would love to try this deliciously easy, 3 ingredient Blackberry Jam recipe from Rachelle at My Hubbard Home
Kate of The Organized Dream has some excellent Back to School Tips To Use All Year Long, and
Erin of Delightful E Made has a fun lunch idea just right for back to school with Lunchbox Turkey and Ham Skewers
The Hearth and Soul Link Party
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Comments & Reviews
Hi April ~
Here too the weather is varying from summer-like temperatures to fall like ones. I enjoy fall but not so much what comes after 🙂 Thank you for hosting and this week I’ve share #2 at your party, Balms, Salves, & Butters knowing the differences. Have a wonderful week!
Hi Suzan – I know what you mean! I’m not so keen on winter either! Thank you for visiting and I hope you have a wonderful week too. 🙂
Thank you for hosting! This is what was served the of week 8-12- to 8-16 in my home. On Tuesday is Red White and Blue French Toast. Wednesday is Red Velvet Pancakes with Strawberries. And ending Labor Day Breakfast week on Friday I am serving my version of the famous Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Topping. Enjoy!
It definitely sounds like it was a delicious week at your home, Marilyn! Thank you so much for sharing your delicious recipes 🙂
I am enjoying this late summer weather, love the cooler nights. Thanks for hosting each week!
– Nancy (Nancy On The Home Front )
Me too, Nancy! And thank you for your support of Hearth and Soul!
Thank you for the feature, April! Always a delight to be picked 🙂
Have a great end of summer.
My pleasure, Rachelle, and thank you! You too!
April, thank you so much for hosting and for the yummy Banana and Chia Seed Muffin recipe – I just pinned it! Emily
Thank you for your support of Hearth and Soul, Emily, and a big thank you for pinning my muffins too!
Hi April,
I just love your lovely breads that you have been presenting. It is hard to think about fall when we are sitting here in heat of 107 index, oh my, however I know that summer is slipping away.I am sharing my Slow Cooker Black Eyed Pea and Rice Recipe, my Tropical Lime Freeze Pie and our Whats For Dinner Next Week, complete meal plans with recipes. Hope you have a wonderful week and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
Oh my goodness, Miz Helen, 107! That is very hot indeed. I hope it cools down for you soon. I look forward to your recipes and meal plan, and I hope you have a wonderful week as well!
Thank you for hosting
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Anita!
Your sweet potato quick bread and banana muffins are my all time favorites, they look incredible. Thanks for hosting too..
Thank you so much, and thank you for visiting and sharing too.
Thanks so much for hosting!
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Dee!
So very nice. Thanks for the feature. I hope that you have a wonderful week. Thanks for hosting.
I’m so glad you are pleased, Patrick. I hope you have a wonderful week as well!
April, thank you for hosting this party.
It’s my pleasure! Thank you for visiting.
Hi April! I saw your shout out about our vegan coconut creamed corn. Thank you!
I’m afraid that in Phoenix we still have quite a bit of summer to go! But I eagerly look forward to the fall.
I’ve shared a bit about our travels this summer plus some fondue recipes that I hope everyone will love. I can’t wait to see your upcoming travel posts!
You are very welcome, Helen! I’m looking forward to visiting your posts. And thank you for the encouragement – I’m excited to share them 🙂 Have a lovely week!
April,
It’s still pretty warm here and school doesn’t begin for another week! I’ve shared a wonderful Cucumber Melon Gazpacho since we are still in the 90’s! Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party and have a great week.
Cucumber Melon Gazpacho sounds like the perfect way to cool off on a hot day, Judee! Thank you so much for your support of Hearth and Soul. I hope you have a great week too.
Thanks for hosting, April!
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Michelle!
Thank you for hosting, and have a great week!
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Cherryl! Hope you have a great week too 🙂
April, love your Banana Chia Seed Muffins and that gorgeous heart-shaped board! Thank you for hosting Hearth and Soul. So glad autumn is on its way!
Thank you so much, Jean! I hope you have a lovely weekend. I’m glad autumn is on its way too!
Found some great stuff here today. Thank you! laurensparks.net
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Lauren!
First time to your party but happy to be joining in!
Welcome, Alice! I’m so glad you have joined us. I look forward to your posts 🙂
Hi April, hope you are enjoying the transition from summer to fall, we’re getting there with cooler mornings, time for me to do a cleanup in my neglected greenhouse.
I have my eye on the Sweet Potatoe Bread, and I’m sharing my 2 favorite parties and a Pasta sauce recipe and a how-to wear a mix of jewelry!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Hi Karren, I really do love this time of year! We are having a last burst of summer this weekend though and we’ll be up in the 90’s. It’s great as it’s a long weekend here! I’m so glad you like the Sweet Potato Bread. Thank you so much for visiting and sharing. I hope you have a great weekend too!