Weekend links and photos

by Aimee

Happy weekend, friends. It’s going to be a productive one for us; after all, there must be some balance to all the pool parties and backyard barbecues of late.

Our July has officially reached cruising altitude and will continue to fly by until we decent into St. Johns, Newfoundland in a little less than two weeks time. There, amid the remote costal villages and scenic seascape hikes, we intent to unplug and connect with nature as a family.

If by chance there is anyone from Newfoundland and Labrador reading this blog, please drop me a note with your best suggestions for good eats, strong coffee…..and best views. I’m simply longing for an ocean view.

Until then, I’ve got cookbook edits to finish, a dozen errands to run and and family to pack up.  I simply must do something with all the basil in my garden before I go. Oh, and I should probably kick this poison ivy rash to the curb. Begone! Does anyone have a good natural remedy to share? Because Benadryl is currently slowing me way down during the day.

Poison ivy, to-do lists and packing aside, I’ve had a beautiful week. Here’s what I loved reading around the web. And below that, a few of my favourite photos for your dinner inspiration.

• A Weekly Kids Menu that Will Simplify Your Life :: Martha Stewart
• 13 watermelon hacks and serving ideas you must try this summer :: Cool Mom Eats
• Three words: Broiled Raspberry Brûlée from Tracy of Shutterbean. Just three ingredients, people.
• The 6 Best Ways to Use Your Slow Cooker in the Summertime :: The Kitchn
• I’m bringing this Blueberry Torte to my next pot-luck. Recipe by Kristen Miglore via A Cup of Jo.

July in the garden is dreamy. The root crops are still maturing, but the greens and herbs are glorious! This was a recent haul that I turned into everything from flavoured water to kale salad.

One night this week I grilled up zucchini, beef kofte and green onions for dinner, then topped them with loads of chopped herbs, tomatoes and tzatziki. Simple and delicious.

Let the record show that I packed an official office lunch for Danny once this week. It was the previous night’s taco salad leftovers packed in a jar, and he loved it. I sent it with a large bowl, and he emptied the jar into the bowl for easy tossing and eating. For more salads in jars ideas, check out these posts.

Here’s a semi-homemade, yard-to-table dinner that we all love.yard-to-table: spinach linguine with fresh pesto, broccoli, zucchini & baby peas. The kids call it ‘Hulk pasta’.

We’re loving summer berries. I’ve made quick batch of jam and frozen a few bags so far, but have yet to start preserving in ernest. Soon!

Have a wonderful weekend, all.

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