Link It Up Thursday #31

In case you missed yesterday's post, I have decided to fold up These Peas Taste Funny.  Kadie is still going to be managing Link It Up Thursday, so please head over to her place to join the party.

Thank You So Much

This is one of those posts that you start, erase, start again, erase,....it never feels like you've nailed the message. 

When I first started this blog, I thought it would be fun to share some projects and ideas with others who are interested in the same thing.  I even had a little daydream about being an inspiration to others.

Turns out that after 18 months of hanging out here with you, the opposite is true.  The very best part of blogging (and you all know this) is the community.  It's banding together with like-minded gals (and Mike, lol) to share, to spark, to support.

I want to thank you all so much for reading, stalking, commenting and contributing to this blog.  It has been surprisingly meaningful and life-changing, and that would not have been the case without you.  That said, it makes you wonder why anyone would choose to give it up, but that's what I'm doing.

I am closing up shop here at These Peas.  I will of course still be stalking all my favourite blogs and pestering everyone on Facebook.  I will also be keeping up the creativity blog Write.Create.Connect. so feel free to pop over there to say hi.

Kadie is going to be managing the entire Link It Up Thursday party herself.  So if you want to link up this week (and you do), you can head over to Seven Alive to do that.

How about a few little quotes for the road?  :)

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Grillin' - Salmon Two Ways

The next time that aluminum foil goes on sale, I'm going to have to buy a case. I love using the foil on the grill for super easy grilling and even easier clean-up.

I started with two pieces of salmon and two very different appetites.  I was feeling like something sweet and my husband felt like anything BUT sweet.  So, here goes:

My piece:  a drizzle of lime juice and sweet chili sauce, a bit of salt and pepper.  Wrap it up.

His piece:  drizzle with olive oil, add lemon slices and smashed garlic, a pinch of dried red chillies, salt and pepper.  Wrap it up.

On the grill for 12 minutes, flipping over halfway.

Notice anything peculiar about the garlic on his piece?  LOL  Apparently, something in the aluminun foil reacts with the sulphur in the garlic and makes it a lovely shade of teal.  (WT,...???!!) It tastes fine and it won't hurt you, but wow,....weird.

This is the perfect recipe for entertaining.  I mean really, easy prep (you could include thin-sliced veggies if you like) and 12 minutes on the grill.  That's all there is to it.

Friday's Quotes - Ice Cream

Mmmm,...nothing says summer to me like ice cream.  Okay, nothing says fall, winter and spring to me like ice cream too, but you're probably sane and it's a summer thing for you.  Yes?

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What's your favourite flavour? Or flavours, I'm easy.

Have a great weekend.

Link It Up Thursday #30

Alyssa really hit it out of the park with this puppy-themed birthday party for her 1-year-old son.

What's Cooking, Love?

Donna has a real knack for creating.  Check out all of the fabulous variations she has made of these gift tags to see what I mean.

Distressed Donna Down Home

I think we all could use a nice cold glass of iced tea to beat this summer heat.  The Not So Super Mama has us covered with an easy recipe.

The Not So Super Mama

I am such a pizza junkie that if you post a pizza picture at any of these parties, I am almost guaranteed to feature it.  Yeah, it's crazy.  Jamie's pizza has made it here of its own merits - you can't deny have amazing this pizza looks and yes, I would like a piece (or three) right now!!!

Love Bakes Good Cakes

I think that Emily should be a professional photographer with how gorgeous these family photos turned out.  The matching outfits put it right over the top.

Nap-time Creations

Nice work ladies.  Please grab a featured button for your awesome projects.  If you weren't featured here, pop on over to Kadie's blog, Seven Alive, and see if she featured you over there.

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This is a shared link party, so if you link it up here, it will show up on the fabulous Kadie's blog, Seven Alive.  We want to see everything you have to link up!  Old projects, new posts, giveaways, etsy shops, recipes, crocheting, any and everything. If you have more than one thing to link up, even better.




Here are our very simple rules. 
1.  Please keep it family-friendly. 2.  Link back to our site or grab a button so others can share in the fun. 3.  Following us would be nice (but don't feel you have to).
4.  Have fun, be inspired. 
 If you would like an e-mail reminder about the party, let us know in the comments (please include your e-mail address), and we will happily add you to the list.

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