Foodie Friday: Tomatoes ~ Recipes For The Stars Of Summer

{ Via: Justin Patrick }

Happy to report that I had my first good tomato of the season last weekend. Whole Foods had Heirloom Tomatoes on sale. It was a treat, eaten simply with a little pink Himalayan Sea Salt.  Hopefully this tasty trend will last the rest of Summer. This recipe roundup features some of the best uses of tomatoes that I have ever seen. I hope that you agree.

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
Summer on a platter! Made with the simplest of ingredients, this dish is full of nature's freshest ingredients and flavors.
Cookie and Kate

Herbed Butter Heirloom Tomato Pizza

This pizza features homemade pizza dough topped with herby garlic butter, baby spinach, creamy goat cheese, and summer heirloom tomatoes. What's not to like?

Half Baked Harvest

Spaghetti With Tomato and Walnut Pesto
I never met a pesto that I didn't like, except for the kind in a jar. This dish is the perfect Summer pasta. It's nutty, cheesy, and has lots of fresh basil. Yum!
Bon Appetit

Strawberry Tomato Bruschetta

What a beautiful combination! It's a tasty twist on a Summer classic. It's served on grilled homemade Rosemary Raisin Bread, but I bet any good quality bread would do.

Sweet Cayenne

Cheddar Dill Tomato Pie
I feel as if my Grandmother in Kentucky made something like this. It's a southern staple, but I don't see why we wouldn't love it up North!
Taste Of The South Magazine

Avocado and Gouda BLT Corn Fritter Stacks
This is one grown up recipe for a childhood favorite, a BLT. And what makes it an adult only dish is the Chipotle Bourbon Dressing. Wow, this sounds good! 
Half Baked Harvest

Tomato & Blue Cheese Salad Stack
Old school. I remember when I simply couldn't go to Morton's Steakhouse without a serving of their sliced tomatoes with blue cheese dressing. This dish is composed of the juiciest tomatoes you can find, and a creamy blue cheese spread.
Foxes Love Lemons

Summer Gazpacho
How beautiful! One of my very favorite dishes to make in the Summer. I haven't done it yet this season. This recipe is interesting, as you puree the ingredients to make a creamy smooth soup, accented with pretty veggies.
Bon Appetit

Panzanella Italian Bread Salad
A classic Tuscan dish that I happen to adore. In fact I need to try it again but with gluten free bread. Once considered a peasant meal, it is now served in the finest Italian restaurants. It's simple to make and just delicious.
All Our Way

Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce
This recipe affords us all the luxury of a homemade pasta sauce, even when we are out of time. Consider spending a little time cooking up a batch of this fresh sauce today for use in the future. Trust me, it's better for you than that stuff in a jar on the shelf. It freezes well, too. Watch a step by step video by clicking the link below.
Fool Proof Living

Tomato Zucchini Tart
I feel as if I may have featured this recipe before. An easy mistake due to the artistic appeal of this terrific tart. I will admit that the recipe, at least the crust, is for an experienced baker. Other than that, you just need the patience to arrange your veggies. 
An impressive dish!
A Beautiful Plate

Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad With Buratta
Another twist on a classic Summer salad. I think I could pick off this pretty platter for the rest of my life. What a great way to take advantage of all the fresh summer produce! And yes, that's prosciutto wrapped around the peaches. It's a perfect dish for entertaining.
Cooking For Keeps

Roasted Lemon Basil Butter Salmon with Burst Tomatoes
Now this is a recipe! I think that we all should make this dish sometime this weekend. The breading is unexpected, but I bet so good!
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16 Simple and Stylish Ways to Decorate Your Dorm Room

{ Via: Dormify }

It's a bitter sweet time of year. Many of you will be sending your children off to their first year of college, and others will return to school again. Their new adventures await.  "Miss Shop This" and I worked all Summer on getting her ready, the year she left for college. There is a lot to do!  I have listed some pro tips on how to send them off with style here: College Countdown: Dorm Decor . This year's edit of dorm decor features colorful ways to style the bed, organize the closet, decorate the walls, store accessories, and enjoy a good night's sleep.

Ombre Bedding
Perfect for the pink loving coed. This duvet and shams set is a good option for the girl that wants just a little bit more interest than the typical solid duvet offers. Pretty, right?
Dormify

No Nails Pin Board
A real must have in a dorm room for displaying photos, reminders, and note to roomies. This extra large style comes with adhesive tape 
for hanging.
PB Teen

Decor Details
Get inspired by these perfect pieces.
Super Soft Shearling Rug   Bow Chair
Storage Cubes

Circles Removable Wall Decals
A very easy way to add some panache to those bare walls. These decals peel, stick, remove, and rearrange. Oh the things you can do with these!
Target

The Keith Haring Collection

Super cool for school, and for girls and guys. Art majors should love these dorm designs.

PB Teen

Jersey Knit Bedding
These bring back fond memories. Miss Shop This had several sets in black. They are literally like sleeping in your favorite cotton tee shirt. They wash and wear beautifully. Your college student will thank you for these.
The Company Store

Stackers Bedside Caddies
This makes so much sense to me. In fact, I think that I need one, even though I do have a bedside table. Most dorms do not come equipped with nightstands. So you better bring your own, or use one of these. Certainly better than having those Apple devices fall to the floor. Simply slip one end under the mattress.
The Container Store

Orla Kiely Storage Boxes

With a cult following, this Irish born designer is known for her retro 60s and 70s mod prints. Her style is perfect for a dorm room or first apartment. These storage boxes will add the style to her desk.

Amara

LaCrosse Down & Down Alternative Comforters
It's super hard to find a high quality comforter, down or not, in solid colors. If you can find one, it's usually just the duvet cover. These are great. I know because I own one, and have had it for years. Pick your child's favorite color and weight. Best yet, they are on sale right now!
The Company Store

Black & White 
This color palate always is right and easy to coordinate with roommates. You just won't believe all of the bedding, pillows, wall decor and more available at Dormify. 
Click the link to get inspired.
Dormify

Organic Feather Sheet Set

West Elm's organic cotton linen is actually super nice. I have bought it before for Miss Shop This. Loving this simple but sophisticated print that will play well with greys, white, and black. Also available in bold blue and yellow.
West Elm

Metallic Storage Baskets
These are so much more sturdy and stylish than your average big box nylon baskets. Perfect for laundry, hair tools, undies, bath and body products and more.
West Elm

Removable Chalkboard Wallpaper
Oh the fun that will be had with a wall of this wallpaper! When "Miss Shop This" was in college, we covered a wall in black textured vinyl. It looked cool but was very hard to work with. This paper promises to be easy to apply and reapply. Guys and girls will get the message.
Dormify

Creative Decorating
Even I did this to my bed and desk way back in the day. It gives you more floor space, which is always needed. You will find all of the stylish pieces at Dormify. See links below

Pom Pom Throw   Brunch Wall Decor  Pink Lamp
White Trunk  Fairy Lights

Chelsea Victoria For Deny Unicorn Marble Duvet Cover
Pretty pastels in a painterly pattern make this duvet a sweet style pick.
Urban Outfitters

Closet Organizer
One and done. Buy everything you need for the closet in one bundle. Now on sale. 
Pottery Barn Teen

College Countdown: Dorm Decor

Saturdays At Shop This: Cheers To The Weekend!

{ Via: Sunny Gu }

Have you heard? It's National Watermelon Day, and I am not mad about that. I hope that you have some juicy plans for the weekend. Before the fun begins, take a minute to scroll through this post for lots of links you will love, like a big Beauty Sale at Saks,  a Bloomies buy on the Nespresso Coffee maker and much more.

Speaking of Watermelon, have you tried Oribe's hair refresher? It is just the thing for in between washes. The product freshens your hair with a signature complex of watermelon, lychee and edelweiss flower. And Bobbi Brown makes the prettiest Lipstick in Watermelon. It's a new formula and just the best bright 

coral pink.

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Bloomingdale's is having a one day Home Sale, with the best bargains today. You'll find the Nespresso VirtuoPlus now 70% off, and a great buy on Ralph Lauren Towels.

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If you can believe Saks has a huge (over 1400 products) sale on skincare, cosmetics, and haircare going on. You'll find names like Alterna haircare, Lancer skincare, Mario Badescu,  Smith & Cult nail polish, and many more brands that you know and love. 

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Want a new fragrance? Capture The Magic Of Summer With These 6 Trending Scents

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Do you have a child or grandchild off to school soon? Maisonette has the best Back To School Shop. It's a step above those big box stores. You will find that it is all so giftable, too.

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This Serpui Watermelon Clutch is one of Summer's best bags. Now on major sale at Bloomingdale's. 

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10 Best Underwear Solutions For Summer from Cosabella

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Don't forget, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 4th. Find my picks HERE

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Finally ~ say cheers to your weekend with these 14 Boozy Watermelon Recipes at Food & Wine

Make sure that you take a slice out of this weekend and Enjoy!

XOXOX

Deb

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Foodie Friday: The Best Hot Weather Meals To Make

When it gets to be the hottest days of Summer, heating up the kitchen doesn't ever sound appealing. But if we want to eat at home, we do have to cook.  Think food that might be served cool, like Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, or a no bake  light dessert like  Summer Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. It's not about what you don't want to eat, it's more about making choices that will refresh you and not weigh you down. This recipe roundup features light and zesty recipes will keep you cool on the warmest of days.

HERE: 15 Summer Dishes

Yellow Tomato Gazpacho

Gazpacho is one of my favorite Summer dishes. I make a good one, but it doesn't look like this beautiful dish. The secret is of course, yellow heirloom tomatoes. 

It's gotta be delicious.

Williams - Sonoma

Lychee Rose Mojito
I have only had a sip of a mojito once. It tasted like a salad to me. Maybe that's the point, and what makes them the ultimate Summer Cocktail. This recipe features the lychee fruit muddled with mint. Now this does sound refreshing!
Love Laugh Mirch

Spinach Pesto Pasta Salad With Shrimp
Gluten Free
It's 9:00 AM and I want this right now. The recipe features all fresh ingredients (of course) and is perfect for potluck suppers. In fact, Heather thinks this dish is better
 the second day.
Heather Christo

Chilled Avocado Soup
If you are an avocado lover, like I am, you will eat them any way you can. So why not puree them up into a creamy cold soup? It is said to have a rich but delicate flavor.
Williams Sonoma

Dessert Nachos With Strawberry, Mango and Avocado Salsa
What a great idea for dessert or an afternoon snack! No one will turn down a scoop of these. You make your own tortilla chips, which I do all of the time. Simply use corn tortillas, and add butter, sugar, and cinnamon. I am making this for the deck crew, ASAP.
Pure Wow

Cucumber Gin And Tonic Sorbet

A gin and tonic may be the official drink of Summer, at least it is for " Mr. ShopThis. "  I am not a gin drinker, but I certainly would try this deliciously different cocktail or dessert. Easy to make!
Bourbon And Honey

Summer Nicoise Salad

When given the choice, I always choose Nicoise. This salad has something for everyone - potatoes, grilled asparagus, corn, fresh greens, tomatoes, eggs, avocados, and the most delicious olive oil based dressing. Yes, please!

Half Baked Harvest 

Roasted Chicken Caprese Sandwich With Truffle Mustard

This recipe had me at 'truffle mustard." Arugula gives this sandwich a peppery bite and ups the vitamins in the recipe.  It's made with rotisserie chicken. It's your choice. Make the chicken yourself or purchase it already made.

The Spruce Eats

No Bake Summer Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

Said to be moist, tangy and delicious, this light looking dessert is prefect for Summer. That crust is made with golden Oreos. Enough said.

Yummiest Food

Grilled Scallops With Nori, Ginger
 & Lime

Seafood always sounds good when it is hot. Add some citrus, and it becomes even lighter and zestier. Pro Tip: always seek out "dry scallops." They grill easier.

Bon Appetit

Grilled Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Sandwich
Here's a sweet and salty sammy that is sure to be your Summer fave. It makes a pretty presentation, which I love.
Pure Wow

Berry Grilled Chicken Salad

I love a salad like this. It features the best of Summer with a dose of fresh lemon vinaigrette.

Life Made Sweeter

Frosé (Frozen Rosé)
Have you heard of it? It has been on trend for a season or two. Basically it is frozen rosé. This recipe has only two ingredients - Rosé and strawberries. It just has to be good!
Broma Bakery

Pasta With No Cook Tomato Sauce

No cook? Say what? This dish is packed with fresh flavor and light enough to allow 
for seconds.

Bon Appetit

Marinated Watermelon with Whipped Feta

What an interesting dish! This recipe appeals to me the most of the recipe roundup. It promises to be sweet and savory, while making a colorful presentation.
Food And Wine

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