Hello and welcome to the November 2023 Edition of The Hearth and Soul Link Party! As you may already know, autumn is one of my very favourite seasons. I’m privileged to have spent a few weeks in Ontario, Canada this autumn and the coloured leaves set the countryside ablaze with colour. It makes me think of Emily Dickinson’s words “Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree”.
The Hearth and Soul Link Party welcomes family-friendly blog posts about anything that feeds the soul. Things that feed the soul may include (but are not limited to) recipes, decorating, crafts, family, home, DIY, organization, travel, book reviews, the arts, and self improvement.
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who is celebrating this month!
Although there are still a lot of works ongoing at our house, our kitchen and utility room renovation is finished!
This photo shows the work area in the new kitchen. I shared more photographs in my most recent newsletter, a new kitchen reveal reel and a utility room before and after reel on Instagram.
One of the nicest things that happened in October was a surprise Canadian Thanksgiving dinner cooked by our son. We were moving some of our furniture up to the home he shares with his partner and felt that the day would be too busy to enjoy a home cooked meal. We had planned a pub lunch but he surprised us with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. We even made pumpkin pie together. I was one happy mama!!
On The Blog – November 2023 Edition
There’s lots of fall inspiration on the blog now. I’m featuring some delicious cosy suppers, including my Spicy Sausage Pasta. Plus, there’s a delicious dessert (or two)!
If you love comforting desserts, you will love this easy to make Strawberry Pudding Cake. This magical recipe separates into two layers of deliciousness as it cooks, making a tender cake with a layer of fruity sauce underneath.
If you are celebrating Thanksgiving this month, you may enjoy this collection of Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes, including lots of alternatives to pumpkin pie.
Join me on a virtual visit to one of my favourite UK cities.
I cover some of the things I enjoy doing when we visit Bath, as well as the inside scoop on the annual Bath Christmas Market and how to make the most of a visit there.
Getting ahead for Christmas? Check out these Christmas Recipes and Ideas!
Featured Posts – November 2023 Edition
Thank you for sharing your wonderful content and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Community. Some of the posts that caught my eye for the November 2023 edition include:
We celebrate Bonfire Night every November 5th in the UK with bonfires, fireworks and lots of outdoor fun. Claire Justine has 17 Tasty Bonfire Night recipes perfect for the occasion, most of which are also all round delicious treats perfect for any fall day!
So often we live close to things but never seem to get around to visiting! Paula of Grace Filled Moments shared 14 Ideas on How To Play Tourist In Your Own Town.
If you dread the changes that come about as summer “collapses into fall”, Kristi of French Creek Farmhouse has some encouraging, practical tips to help you Cultivate Joy in the Summer to Fall Transition.
These Caramel Apple Cookies from Lou Lou Girls look like such a treat!
November 2023 Edition Featured Posts from the Hearth and Soul Community on Facebook:
With the holidays fast approaching, Nora of Treat & Trick’s Golden Pull Apart Buns could well come in handy!
Heather of Modern Woman Old Soul has some great ideas for How to Add Orange to Your Home and Wardrobe in her post entitled Pumpkin Spice.
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The Hearth and Soul Link Party – November 2023 Edition
The Hearth and Soul Link Party is held monthly, opening on the first Sunday of every month and remaining open until the 25th of the month, or until 300 entries are reached. Please share a maximum of 8 links per month here at the party. (You can share more in the Hearth and Soul Community on Facebook.)
Please share the permalink to your blog post with the November 2023 edition, not a link to the home page of your blog. Please do not link to anything except blog posts.
By submitting a post to the November 2023 edition of the link party here, you assert that you own the content and photographs. You also give me permission to share them here on the blog as well as on Pinterest, Twitter, and both my own Facebook page , The Hearth and Soul Link Party page and The Hearth and Soul Community Facebook Group.
The November 2023 edition is open until 25th November so please come back as often as you like. I am excited to see what you will share this month! Wishing you a magical November – and a Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating!
Comments & Reviews
What a beautiful photo of you, April! And I know you’re so thrilled to have your kitchen (and utility room) complete. Just in time for serious holiday baking!
How wonderful that you got to spend Canadian Thanksgiving with your family and that your son surprised you will the full meal! Making pumpkin pie together had to be the best. 🙂
Because so many have Christmas on their minds, I’ve linked up my updated version of 30 Christmas Cookies You’ll Want To Make Right Now. I’ve also shared my collection of gluten-free oat-free “oatmeal” recipes for folks who can’t do oats, which includes oatmeal/porridge recipes as well as “oatmeal” cookies and bars. It’s nice to still get that comfort food factor and texture of oatmeal!
Shirley
Thank you so much, Shirley! It was taken by Terry Joshi, my lovely photographer friend. I really am thrilled to have the kitchen and utility room finished. Now we are back from Canada, I can’t wait to start baking again. As you know, I love holiday baking!
Thank you for sharing all these delicious cookie recipes, as well as all the recipes with alternatives to oats. I have been going through some of the recipes and I find the substitutes fascinating. Needless to say, they all sound delicious!
I hope you are enjoying the fall.
Best wishes
April
Happy November and thanks for hosting!
Shelley
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Shelley. Happy November!
Happy November April! Thanks so much for the feature, you brightened my day.
I can just imagine your delight when your son surprised you with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. How special. And I’m so happy to hear you got to spend some time in Ontario. Sending have a wonderful month wishes your way dear friend.
Linking up at #5&6.
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Thanks so much, April, for hosting this wonderful party each month! It’s a great place to gather and connect with fellow bloggers! Happy November
What a lovely time with your son and his partner! And I’m sure it must be so nice to have the work area of the kitchen and the utility room finished.
Thanks so much for hosting this link-up. It’s one of my favorites.
I am so glad you enjoy Hearth and Soul, Barbara. Thank you for your support!
It really was a lovely Thanksgiving, and I’m so grateful those two rooms are complete!
Thank you for hosting April. What a beautiful cooking space you have now!
Blessings, Jennifer
Thank you so much, Jennifer, and thank you for visiting and sharing too.
Hello April! Your kitchen looks beautiful! It must be fun to cook in. Thank you for hosting this great party. Have a wonderful November!
Thank you so much, Helen! Our new kitchen really is a fun place to be. I hope you have a wonderful November too!
April your kitchen looks amazing! Enjoy it in good health and happiness. I enjoy all your recipes and can’t wait to try your strawberry pudding cake next.
April, your home looks so lovely! I can’t wait to see more of it as your project continues. Thanks for hosting. There is always so much to taste and check out!
Thank you so much, Donna! I hope you are having a lovely November.
Thanks April for hosting November 2023 Edition – The Hearth and Soul Link Party. Love this season of cooler weather and cozy moments outdoors and inside. My shares this time are #88 through 91. Wishing you a beautiful day and be well.
Thank you, Nancy! Wishing you a beautiful day and good health too. Thank you for being a part of Hearth and Soul, and for your support in the Hearth and Soul community on Facebook too.
Hi April,
I love, love your new kitchen! I would imagine that you just sometimes sit and soak it all in. Our very best wishes to you and your family for a lovely holiday season! Thanks so much for the great party!
Miz Helen
Thank you so much, Miz Helen! You are right, I often do that!
Sending you and yours very best wishes across the pond for a wonderful holiday season too!
Thank you for your support of Hearth and Soul!
Happy November! Thank you so much for hosting the Heart and Soul link party.
Your kitchen looks beautiful. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Thank you so much, Patrick! I appreciate your support of Hearth and Soul too. Thank you for visiting and sharing. Hope your week is going well and that you have a lovely weekend.
Your home is beautiful. I love your new kitchen. It would be a pleasure to cook there. I’m looking forward to future updates.
Thank you so much, Carol! I am really enjoying our new space 🥰 Have a lovely week!
April your renovation looks AMAZING – may you experience daily joy in your new rooms!
Hope you are having a fabulous month.
Look forward to catching up on your blog (those Thanksgiving recipes caught my eye!)
Thank you so much, Ramona! I hope you are having a wonderful month 🥰
Hi April,
Thanks for hosting Heart and Soul again this month. I enjoy stopping by to check out recipes and DYI and other posts and appreciate having a place to share my own posts.
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Laurie!