07/05/2013

Recipes for Easy Summer Dinners, Potlucks, and Picnics

Family Bites Summer Favourites

The road trip treats are packed, the kids are mostly organized, and our bags are resting by the door waiting to be tucked into the back of the van. In essence, we're almost ready for vacation. What was supposed to be a week-long trek across the Southern US has turned into a ten-day seaside getaway, and I couldn't be happier about it.

While I skip town for a while I wanted to leave you some of my favourite recipes for easy summer dinners, potlucks and picnics, and more. These have been culled from my archives - which I've been diligently organizing in an effort to bring you a thorough recipe index upon my return - and are some of our warm-weather favourites. 

I look forward to meeting you back here in the middle of July!

Family Dinner Favourites:

Potlucks and Picnics:

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Jul 5, 2013 9:12:29 AM | Birthdays, Holidays, Celebrations, Entertaining, Strategies, Organizing, Tips & Tricks

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A Canadian Foodie

This is your little 7th of the month Canadian Food Experience Project birdie telling you how much she enjoys (thoroughly!!) what you do - and hope you will get your CFEP post in soon.
Big hug,
(annoying, I know... but you are important to the project, Jan!)
:)
V

Posted by: A Canadian Foodie | 08/09/2013 at 08:46 AM

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