Welcome to Hearth and Soul, the blog hop for and about food that nourishes both body and soul. Thank you to everyone who shared recipes and posts last week. My highlights include:

Raised Pork Pie - A very interesting post and step by step tutorial for making Traditional British Pork Pies

Freezing Avocados - This frugal idea was new to me, and I had no idea it could be done so successfully

Whole Grain Brownies - Another wonderful way to sneak some extra goodness into a delicious treat

Nut Butter Fruit Dip - A healthy snack idea

Classic French Baguettes - An step by step tutorial that makes it possible to enjoy a traditional French bread at home

For more links to posts that are shared with the Hearth and Soul Hop, you can follow us at our Hearth and Soul Facebook Page, on our Pinterest Boards, and on Twitter @HearthNSoulHop.

Please share your recipes using the linky tools below. Please link a post that closely fits into the mission. Recipes should include healthy ingredients and can be old or new recipes or posts. Articles on real food, slow food, foraging, herbal remedies, local food, sustainable food, organics, gardening or any healthy eating information written in a positive light are also welcome.

Please include a link back to any of the host sites (through worded link or badge) in your individual post. If you link an archived post, please update it to include a link back to one of the Hearth and Soul hosts.

The Hearth and Soul Hop hosts include:

Alea of Premeditated Leftovers

Swathi of Zesty South Indian Kitchen

Penny of Penniless Parenting

and me, April of The 21st Century Housewife

The linky will stay open from 4:00 am Tuesday to 11:59 pm Thursday Eastern Standard Time.

Please share the Hearth and Soul Hop badge below to promote the blog hop.