You guys wowed me with your Summer Happy Post link ups. You certainly spread the cheer by popping over and adding so many great links. Stay tuned….periodically I will publish Happy Posts. I figure things that strikes my fancy might make you smile too. Hosting a virtual party by sharing links makes it all the more fun.
Thanks for all your submissions. Each and every one inspires. Take the time to go through them if you can, there are really amazing ideas out there! Here are a few that I want to share today……
Take note the photos above are mine. The rest of them in this post are from the bloggers featured. Lots of pretty blog posts. Thanks for sharing your finest…..
I was dazzled by this post by Food, Football and a Baby. Michelle made David Lebovitz’s Classic Vanilla Ice Cream and then topped it with Fresh Cherry Drizzle Sauce. The name of the recipe in and of itself is a pleasure. You can dash to her blog for the recipe. Look at the gorgeous photo of her sweet daughter picking cherries…
OK, you also need to gawk at the ice cream. Really.
This “Spaghetti” from Perry’s Plate is actually zucchini! Natalie topped it with pesto sauce, bits of smoky bacon and broccoli florets. Yes, I did say bacon. You might want to make this one pronto!
I am in love with this dish! And her blog….
Sweet little Banana Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches via Sumptuous Spoonfuls…need I say more? Ann made these for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day.
In her About page she wants you to know this ~ “I am not a chef–actually, I am an engineer. I just love to cook, and I love to share what I cook with my friends.” Thanks for putting on your chef’s hat Ann!
This Easy Strawberry Sorbet by Cookin’ Canuck looks like the perfect summer treat. Light, refreshing and as she says easy.
All this little number takes is 3 ingredients: strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. Thanks Dara!
Two cookie recipes that caught my eye are these Strawberry Shortcake Cookies by Susan at The Urban Baker and Almond Cookie Crisps from U Try.it
Fresh fuzzy peaches define the warmer weather months and these Peach Pecan Muffins by Ingredients Inc. and Peaches and Cream in Pistachio Phyllo Cups by the gals at Apron Strings highlight the fruit beautifully.
Fruit pies are always a hit! Check out these cute little Individual Lattice Top Berry Pies by Kristina Vanni at Better Recipes and this Fresh Raspberry Pie from Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious. Tempting huh!
Here are a few summer savories before we get back to sweets….
Mountain Mama Cooks shared her Favorite Tomato Sandwich and Jeanette’s Healthy Living has a fresh and light Tuna Marinara with Pasta (love those teeny tiny shells) Both of these recipes use the abundance of summer produce and are super healthy eats. Thanks ladies!
Two ridiculously AMAZING pancake recipes. Apple Pie Pancakes a la Mode via Feast on the Cheap (I am having a hard time grabbing that photo for you)
And Vibibis Rice and Coconut Pancakes by Sips and Spoonfuls How gorgeous are those!
Two stunning drinks to wash it all down….
Strawberry Lemonade by Kiran Tarun and Sips and Spoonfuls Grapefruit and Mint Cooler
My friend Greg from Sippity Sup is always the life of the party. I had to share his whimsical Jell-O Mold with you. The image was captured perfectly by Patti from Worth the Whisk.
Please visit the whole link up party. Each and every post is *dreamy* if you ask me.
What are you favorite summer memories and inspirations? Do you have any theme suggestions for future Happy Posts? By the way we now have the correct code for my Happy Badge on our badges page (please update with the new code as the one I gave you on Friday was wrong. Silly me to take coding into my own hands.)
More Links to Inspire……
- For a whole bunch of amazing summer recipes please check out Barbara Bakes Labor Day Recipe Ideas
- Looking for fun games to do with the kids? Frugal Family Fun Blog has Our Favorite Picnic Games
- My pal Lisa from With Style and Grace shares her 12 Minute Veggie Burger Lettuce Wrap
- Loved Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine Quick Glimpse of South Dakota. Take me next time, OK?!
- Averie from Love Veggies and Yoga has the ultimate sweet treat with her White Chocolate Vanilla Marshmallow Cake Bars
Wow! Everything looks amazing! Thanks for sharing all of these Marla! Happy Labor Day 🙂
Ari, it is so fun to share all of this greatness with you guys. xo
wow, Marla – this is so beautiful. I love looking at all of the photos and the great ideas (not a jello lover, but so in love with that jello ring). You are so generous, giving, and inspiring. So glad you are my friend! xx
Susan, I am not a fan of Jell-O either, but I couldn’t resist sharing Greg’s stunning creation! Not sure I would have the patience for all those layers 🙂
Your cookies are so munchable…love the idea of a strawberry shortcake all wrapped up in a little cookies. Best of luck entertaining those 300 guests today.
Happy to be an inspiration back.
Aww, thx so much for including us! (the Apple Pie Pancakes don’t disappoint!). Hope you’re having a very merry Labor Day!
What beautifully bright photos!! To a happy summer! 🙂
Happy Labor Day!
Thanks Liz! Yes please “to a happy summer” and Fall/Winter too OK 🙂
What beautiful photos and recipes! Thanks for the tour.
Thanks for sharing! So many of these recipes look fantastic!
Thanks so much for including me! Great looking post!
Such beautiful deliciousness!
A great collection of links, dishes and treats!
Cheers,
Rosa
I am drooling. Seriously. And so excited to check out the new blogs you’ve featured 🙂 Thank you!
Marla – love the idea of Happy Posts, brings a smile to my face and I’m sure all your readers. We all need some “happy” things to look at throughout the year – it makes me pause and appreciate all that I have. Thanks so much for including my Tuna Marinara post!
What a great round up! I especially liek the look of those strawberry shortcake cookies…. Thanks for including my links 🙂
Wow, Marla, great foodie finds! I love seeing the blogs you read regularly and the amazing food you’ve spied on their sites. Gorgeous food AND gorgeous photography..such a treat to find in the ‘sphere!
The pancakes look so delicate and perfect and that Jello mold..have seen similar things like that…I cannot imagine making all those layers so they don’t run and bleed together!
Averie, though Jell-O is not my bag I thought that was dang crafty. The nice thing about this event is that I got to “meet” a bunch of new fab bloggers.
Dear GAWD, my face just rounded upped all over that! Or something.
Oh Marla, thank you so much for including me 🙂 Even if I feel like a bit of a fraud, that cherry recipe was so simple. For me, cherries really are the height of summeriness.
Love all the posts here, especially that jello. Its so pretty. And I am looking forward to trying out the shortcake cookies as well.
I have been visiting all the ‘happy posts’ that linked up and you’re so right, they truly bring a smile to my face. I hope you continue this idea.
Cheers!
Michelle
Bookmarked! What a great collection of happiness!
All those beautiful photos make me happy! The most gorgeous is the photo of your beautiful daughter! Wow! Amazing! Happy labor day! P.s. Friday is marla’s birthday!!!!!!
Thanks Angie! Shhhhh, don’t tell them my b’day is coming up 😉 Isn’t that photo of my little gal fun. When I picked them up from camp I snapped those this summer. They begged me to put the camera down. Of course. Can’t wait to hear about C’s party today. xo
So much summer fun and deliciousness in one post!
Great summer wrap up. Beautiful photographs.
Thank you Marla! Great highlights from your link-up! I think that jello ring stole the show…. gorgeous and so summery! (Like a few of you, I’m not a jello fan either, but I think I’d be willing to take a crack at that. My kids would love it. :))
What a beautiful roundup to truly show off Summer! I am so ready for Fall, but these photos really make me sad to leave it behind!
There is so much crazy delicious food here that I kind of want to reach into the screen and grab handfuls of it!
So glad I was able to see you this summer. You better come visit us in the winter too:) The slopes will be waiting:)
Marla, thanks for including me and I must say that your daughter is absolutely beautiful. What a stunning photo of her! Hope you had a great weekend.
Thanks Kelley! I would love one of your tomato sandwiches for lunch today. So glad you linked up with us 🙂
A beautiful round-up of gorgeous summer recipes! Well done.
I’m so sorry I didn’t link up my bread. I totally wanted too and then work called 🙁
Fabulous summer recap! Love all those tempting goodies. And your kids look precious, as always!
Beautiful!
Oh Marla, this was a fantastic round-up!! Thanks for sharing, and now I’ve got work to do! Have to read up on all of these gorgeous submissions…
A great roundup Marla, some blogs in there that are new to me too I will be checking out.
Thanks Sylvie. A bunch are new to me too. I would love for you to submit next time. I will try to give you the heads up 🙂
Marla, what a great lineup! That jello is to-die-for! I’m going to have to try that!
what a happy roundup Marla – soooo much fun seeing what everyone has been up to all summer long!!
A wonderful post and great line-up: happy fall! 🙂 xo
Ahhh, thanks! GREG
Thank you so much Marla dear, for sharing my lemonade recipe. You are an amazing friend 🙂 Cheers to a great Fall season!!!
Oh yes, there are some wonderful summertime recipes to try. Thanks so much for featuring my strawberry sorbet!
Thanks for your shout out on my Almond Cookie Crisps recipe. 🙂 All the recipes are mouth watering and I’m going to be busy making quite a few here.
Hi Amy, glad you like the round up. I must try these recipes too 🙂
Your almond crisp cookies are stunning!
Ooo…what a great round-up!