It’s summertime and entertaining is easy.

Or at least it’s supposed to be.

This week’s features center around summer foods and entertaining.

I’m drooling over all these delicious recipes for sure.

Let’s see who’s been extraordinary this week!

Suzanne made an ice cream pie with berries.
Everyone loves ice cream especially in the summer.  There is no doubt that this is sure to be a hit!

Berries and Ice Cream Pie by Simply Suzannes

 Sherry has me drooling over her gorgeous cherry pie.
Now if we only could meet at the beach house to enjoy a slice!

Beach House Baking & Windswept Cherry Pie by The Charm of Home

Cathy made this recipe look pretty easy and what a great way to enjoy fresh basil and red peppers.
Don’t you wish you could reach right into the screen and pick up a piece?  Yum!

Grilled Chicken Basil Stuffed Bread by Three Kids and a Fish

There’s something refreshing about enjoying a chicken salad for lunch or supper on a hot summer day.
Doesn’t this look scrumptious?

Wild Rice Chicken Salad by Grandparents Plus

 Kathy loves German potato salad and decided to make a cold version.  I can’t wait to try it!

Potato Salad by Online Sisterhood

Wanda put together this refreshing soup which would be perfect for a hot summer evening.

Chilled Strawberry Rhubarb Soup by Memories by the Mile

Hummus is great anytime of the year, but I especially enjoy it with all the fresh veggies we get from the
farmers’ markets in the summer.  Leslie has a different twist to hers and a surprise ingredient!

Mexican Hummus Recipe by Lamberts Lately

 Joy shows us how to make our own summery tablecloth and napkins with an easy tutorial.
Don’t you love the red and white checks?  Let’s go on a picnic!

Sew Easy Tablecloth and Napkins by Yesterfood

 I love the texture of seagrass.  Suzanne uses it beautifully to create a fresh summery feeling
for summer entertaining.  The glasses in the basket make a sweet silverware holder, too.

Easy Summer Entertaining with Seagrass by Simply Suzannes

I love outdoor entertaining in the summer.
Suzan took a vintage kitchen cabinet and made it into a backyard serving station.

My Outdoor Kitchen by SuzyQ Vintagous

  Jodie showed us her beautiful back porch makeover.
Wouldn’t it be so fun to sit there and enjoy some of the yummy foods shared above?

Back Porch Blues & Greens by Southern Seazons

And for all you moms who are trying to make summer vacation meaningful and memorable,
Aubrey shares some great ideas for creating a workable schedule in just 15 minutes!!

Organized Summer in 15 Minutes by Smart Kids 101

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You are extraordinary!

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Wishing you An Extraordinary Day!

Diane

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