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July 30, 2021 By Elizabeth 25 Comments

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Good Friday morning friends! How was your week? It was a beautiful but hot week here. I hate to say this because I know that there are many that love summer but I am already counting the days until Fall! I took my niece to Hobby Lobby this past week and there were aisle filled with Fall and dare I say the start of Christmas stuff? I am looking forward to cooler day and lots of pumpkin stuff.

I have lots of stuff to share this week so grab your coffee, tea, chocolate or wine and lets get to it.

Food

Heirloom tomatoes are one of my all time favorite things to eat in the summer. I add them to sandwiches, salads, eat them plain with salt and now I will be adding this beautiful Heirloom Tomato Tart with Ricotta and Basil to my summer menu.

If you have a plethora of tomatoes you could make pickled cherry tomatoes they are delicious on sandwiches, salads and more.

If you prefer a traditional tomato pie this one  looks delicious as does this tomato farro risotto.

Do you like nachos? Me too and after seeing this recipe for foil wrapped grilled black bean and chicken nachos I want to try this weekend.

In case you missed it I made cherry almond scones this week but if you do not have cherries or you do not like them you can easily change the recipe to suit your taste, mixed berries, blueberries, or even make cheddar and chive for a savory twist.

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3 RULES FOR MIDDLE-AGE HAPPINESS Gather friends and feed them, laugh in the face of calamity, and cut out all the things–people, jobs, body parts–that no longer serve you.

Maine is one of my all time favorite places to visit and now I can add this beautiful Inn to my list of places to stay.

One of the things I am hoping to have made while renovating our house is a banquette or a window seat and Annie at Most Lovely Things has a great tutorial just in case you want to make one at your house too!

Books

Currently reading The House by the Sea.

The One Your With is one my pile to read this weekend.

 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE cookbooks but often times I get one and realize too late that there are only a couple of recipes that I like or would make. There’s Always Room For Chocolate is not one of those books, this books has so many beautiful and delicious recipes I am thinking of starting from page 1 and baking something every week. If you are a chocolate lover you will love this book.

My friend Kristy Woodson Harvey has not one but two books coming out in the next few months, the first is Christmas in Peachtree Bluff and then in March of 2022 The Wedding Veil  you can preorder it here.

Finds

I haven’t been shopping this week so I really do not have any “finds”. I did put together a few things from Norstrom’s Anniversary sale just in case you wanted to shop ahead for Fall or Christmas!

Have a wonderful weekend friends, thank you for all of your kind comments and encouragement about the house. Don’t forget to share your “favorites” from the week, recipes, podcast, books or whatever else you enjoyed. 

 

 



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  1. Terri says

    July 30, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    Best wishes for a long and lovely life at the new house! looking forward to seeing all the beautiful changes!
    I think Friday Favorites may be my favorite read of the week. Always love visiting your blog. Thank you for sharing!
    May your day be blessed,
    Terri

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      July 31, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      Thank you Terri!

      Reply
  2. William Kendall says

    July 30, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    Here the present temperatures are currently rather cool.

    Reply
  3. Linda Johnston says

    July 30, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    Would love to head up to Maine. What a lovely spot to stay.

    Reply
  4. May says

    July 31, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    Cooler here in Vermont this morning.
    You have the neatest links! The Seven Lakes Inn, Maine is stunningly perfect for a vacation. They’ve created a beautiful place there, the porch is dreamy.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      July 31, 2021 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you May, I appreciate you telling me that. I love to read and find lots to share but I am not always sure that other people enjoy the links. The Seven Lakes inn is lovely.

      Reply
  5. Renae says

    July 31, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    Wow! That tomato tart is absolutely gorgeous. I will definitely have to try that recipe. Hugs to you.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      July 31, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      Renae, hope you are well! Happy weekend.

      Reply
    • Marie says

      August 15, 2021 at 1:37 am

      So many tasty looking recipes. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  6. Cindy Rust says

    July 31, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    There’s always room for chocolate – couldn’t agree more!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      July 31, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      Have a great weekend Cinday

      Reply
  7. Lorna says

    August 1, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    I’d love to get that chocolate cookbook but I already have two or three and I will never get to make all the recipes in them so I really shouldn’t add more. I’m looking forward to cooler temperatures too there’s a way to go before it cools down here.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 1, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      Lorna, this book is amazing!

      Reply
  8. Carol Karl | Living a Real Life says

    August 2, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    Your tomatoes look wonderful, as does all your food. Have a great week.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 2, 2021 at 7:42 pm

      Thank you Carol.

      Reply
  9. Jayne says

    August 3, 2021 at 11:53 am

    I love the look of that heirloom tomato tart with ricotta and basil – that’s one to try for sure!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 3, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      It is so good! Thank you for coming over Jayne.

      Reply
  10. Melba says

    August 3, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    You blog is one of my favorites, just beautiful! Every post is very inspiring!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 4, 2021 at 9:23 am

      Thank you Melba!

      Reply
  11. Paula@SweetPea says

    August 4, 2021 at 6:51 am

    Thank you for finding so many great links for me to enjoy!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 4, 2021 at 9:20 am

      Thank you Paula, hope you are doing well.

      Reply
  12. Stacey says

    August 4, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    I need that chocolate book in my life!! It’s so true. When I feel full and someone offers me chocolate, I magically have space for it. LOL.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 4, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      Stacey is is a great book!

      Reply
  13. Annie Diamond says

    August 4, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    Elizabeth!
    Thank you for including my DIY banquette today! I am 100% going to be making pickled tomatoes! They sound delicious!!
    xo

    Reply
  14. Rosemary Palmer says

    August 5, 2021 at 8:20 am

    I’m not a huge reader but have thought about grabbing some of Kristy’s books. Love all your recipes.

    Reply

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