Fall may be on its way, but for one more week at least, I’m celebrating Late Summer Ideas and recipes. Welcome to the Hearth and Soul Link Party!
This is not to say I’m not looking forward to all the good things about fall – and I’m very happy to be inspired in that direction as well. It’s just that we so rarely get a proper summer in England, I want to make the most of it while it lasts.
With that in mind, I’ve been making the most of summer ingredients in my kitchen with recipes like these!
Late summer fruit features in these delicious Apple Pear and Pecan Streusel Muffins, perfect for late summer breakfasts and snacks.
My Tuna Pasta Salad makes a lovely side dish at a late summer barbecue or a wholesome, appetizing lunch all by itself.
My late Mom’s Best Potato Salad recipe uses an interesting technique to make a salad that is packed with flavour, perfect for late summer parties.
Late Summer Ideas
This week I’m featuring inspiration in the form of Late Summer Ideas, ways to enjoy the last few weeks of summer.
Late Summer Ideas features include (from top left, clockwise):
Make homemade ice cream with this Fudge Ripple Ice Cream recipe from Jean of Delightful Repast,
Get creative (and maybe even get ahead for Christmas) by making these pretty Vintage Handkerchief Jewellery Pouches with instructions from Julie at Sum of Their Stories,
Enjoy a few more barbecues, with recipes like these delicious Grilled Beef Kabobs from Leslie at My Gluten Free Cucina,
and try something new for breakfast with this Breakfast Barley with Maple Roasted Cherries recipe from Patrick at Looney for Food.
Thank you so much to everyone for visiting and sharing last week! On with this week’s party!
The Hearth and Soul Link Party
Beyond keeping it family friendly, this is a no rules party.
Blog posts old and new, about anything that feeds the soul, are welcome at The Hearth and Soul Link Party. This includes – but is not limited to – family, home, recipes, decorating, crafts, DIY, travel, organisation, book reviews, the arts and self improvement.
I’m always grateful if you include a link back to AprilJHarris.com in your post and/or share the party on social media. There are buttons at the top and bottom of this blog post to make sharing easy.
Sharing your posts here means you consent to me featuring your posts and photos on my blog and social media. As you would expect, all shares include a link back to your blog.
Please keep the party going by visiting some of the other posts, and connecting with other bloggers. The community we have created here at Hearth and Soul is really something to be proud of, and I’m so grateful to you all for your part in it!
Wishing you a lovely week ahead!
Miz Helen says
August 13, 2018 at 7:04 pmHi April,
What a great line-up of features you have today. I am sharing my Old Fashioned Peach Bars, a Melon Salad with delicious Basil Dressing and my weekly meal plan complete with recipes. Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
April Harris says
August 14, 2018 at 9:33 amHi Miz Helen, Thank you so much! I can’t wait to see your Peach Bars, peaches are a special favourite of mine! Your salad sounds lovely too, and I always look forward to your menu plans. I hope your week is wonderful too!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
August 13, 2018 at 7:38 pmApril, thank you so much for featuring my Fudge Ripple Ice Cream! Happy Summer!
April Harris says
August 14, 2018 at 9:34 amMy pleasure, Jean! Happy Summer to you too!
Marilyn Lesniak says
August 13, 2018 at 11:03 pmThank you so much for hosting again this week. You always do so much for bloggers! Try to stay cool and enjoy your week ahead.
April Harris says
August 14, 2018 at 9:34 amThank you for visiting and sharing, Marilyn!
Pam Greer says
August 13, 2018 at 11:08 pmYes, enjoy your summer! I’m kind of over ours and already dabbling in pumpkin!
April Harris says
August 14, 2018 at 9:35 amThank you, Pam. It’s funny you say that, I’m finding myself pulled towards autumn too. It seems that for me, when it comes to pumpkin, resistance is futile 🙂 Have a lovely week!
Shirley @ gluten free easily (gfe) says
August 14, 2018 at 2:37 amSo much wonderful variety each week! This time I’ve linked up my Classic Freezer Fudge (a truly perfect chocolate treat for hot summer days!) and my gluten-free and grain-free Zucchini Fritters (a light and lovely way to use zucchini).
Kids went back to school here today. It’s too early! The end of summer always comes too quickly and that comes from someone who loves fall but this summer has gone more quickly than most.
Thanks for hosting, April!
Shirley
April Harris says
August 14, 2018 at 9:36 amThank you, Shirley! It does feel early for back to school, but I can feel the seasons changing. Last night I noticed it was darker much earlier. It’s still hot here though, 77°F here today 🙂 Have a lovely week!
Julie says
August 14, 2018 at 6:35 amThanks so much for featuring my handkerchief jewellery pouch. I had so much fun making it so it’s lovely to know other people like it too! Thanks for hosting 🙂
April Harris says
August 14, 2018 at 9:37 amIt’s a pleasure, Julie! I love fun, do-able projects like this, especially using vintage materials. Have a lovely week 🙂
Michele Morin says
August 14, 2018 at 12:08 pmOh, yes. Late summer, it is! But still so lovely!
April Harris says
August 15, 2018 at 4:32 pmI totally agree, Michele! Hope you are having a lovely week 🙂
Cherryl Ehlenburg says
August 14, 2018 at 9:11 pmThank you for hosting, and have a great week!
April Harris says
August 15, 2018 at 4:32 pmIt’s a pleasure, Cherryl! I hope your week is going well too 🙂
Michele says
August 15, 2018 at 4:56 pmThank you so much for hosting April! Have a lovely week!
April Harris says
August 17, 2018 at 5:38 pmThank you, Michele! I hope your week is going well too 🙂
Jas - All that's Jas says
August 17, 2018 at 1:51 amI love sweets for breakfast and your muffins are perfect for late summer/early fall and all year round! Many thanks for the party, my dear friend!
April Harris says
August 17, 2018 at 5:38 pmThank you, Jas, and thank you so much for your support as well! I hope you have a lovely weekend, my dear!
Donna Reidland says
August 17, 2018 at 7:01 pmThanks for hosting, April.
April Harris says
August 18, 2018 at 4:56 pmMy pleasure, Donna! Thank you for visiting and sharing 🙂