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NEW! FoodieCrush Magazine Summer 2013 Issue

FoodieCrush Cover Summer 2013

“Summer means watching cartoons all morning, roaming the neighborhood all day and heading home when the streetlights turn on.”

I don’t remember where I read or heard this quote, but it’s stuck with me. It doesn’t apply to me so much anymore, but it reminds me to encourage my Smudge to create her own summer memories. Memories that will get her through the far-to-soon-approaching school year ala 4th grade.

Putting together the ideas for this issue of FoodieCrush, I had a couple of flashbacks of what summer was for me as a kid. If I really let my mind wander, I could daydream all day about finding 4 leaf clovers in the grass, but they primarily center around, swimming (always swimming), my favorite sand color corduroy OP shorts, dipping my bare feet in the gutter water and racing across the black topped street, Caladryl covered mosquito bites, and riding my red, white and blue banana seat bike Sears Spirit with abandon as my hair caught in my mouth and the tassles on my handlebars whipped in the wind.

Of course as I got older the banana seat bike was kicked to the curb once I discovered one word. B-O-Y-S. Let’s just say I’m going to cherish 4th grade for my girl as much as fervently as possible.

In this issue I put the kibosh on any stories that might contain even a mere nod to mosquitos but I knew you’d be craving some serious food blogger love. So here you’ll find everything from teenage food blogger dreams to crazy fair food you can make at home, to of course, homemade popsicles sure to create some sweet dreams. Natch.

As always, thank you for visiting this little old space on the web and supporting me and the food bloggers who contributed to this issue and those featured on this blog.

The links within the magazine are all clickable and linked, making it easy enough for you to jump over and check out more of these great talents and their recipes. And please share with your friends on Facebook, Twitter or whatever your modus operandi might be, there’s too much foodie talent to keep just to ourselves.

A special thanks to my former intern Jessica Baker who photographed this issue’s cover photo and the story it accompanies.

Now, let’s dig in.

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  1. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    I LOVE this issue, Heidi!! You truly captured the summer fun in it! Hard to say which part is my favorite. Love the interview with Deborah and the teen bloggers article – these kids are amazing!!
    And I will be craving all the frozen treats for days. :)

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  2. Emily says

    What a gorgeous issue! I absolutely love the ‘Beautifully Infused’ article! I can’t wait to make the cornbread. Well done!

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  3. Courtney says

    I love all of this issue, but I especially love the part about Big Summer Potluck. The quote about them making everyone feel welcome is so true. I honestly can’t think of a time I’ve felt more embraced by complete strangers. Maggy, Ericka and Pam are truly amazing ladies, and I feel so lucky to know them.

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  4. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    I can’t wait to get into this issue Heidi – the cover looks stunning! It’ll be downloaded onto my iPad as soon as I get home from work tonight. Thank you for all the effort you put into this – I always look forward to it!

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  6. Ali | Gimme Some Oven says

    STUNNING from start to finish. Gorgeous photography, thoughtful features, and such a great celebration of all things summer and good. Your talent and hard work are beyond inspiring.

    Well done, friend!!!

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    • heidi says

      I must admit, I sampled. And it is DELICIOUS! Thanks for your support and be sure to check out their blogs if you haven’t already.

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    • heidi says

      Ha! I’m glad someone else out there remembers. And what about Hobie? Thanks so much Bridget, hope to work with you in the same capacity soon :)

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  16. Betty Ann @Mango_Queen says

    What a great summer issue! Enjoyed the wonderful feature on “The Big Summer Potluck”. I went last year (yes, I recognized the photos!) and will go again this year. Pam, Maggy and Erica work so hard to make it a fantastic event for food bloggers. Are you coming to BSP4? Would love to meet in person sometime soon. Thanks for sharing another enjoyable ‘Foodiecrush’ ! Happy Summer :-)

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    • heidi says

      Sadly I won’t be making it to BSP4, it sounds like it is going to be yet another winner. Thanks Betty for all of your support, I truly appreciate it.

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  24. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    You are so freaking talented, my lady! Thank you SO MUCH for including my boy in your TEEN feature (even though, you know, “technically” he’s not a teen quite yet!!) Beautiful issue, as usual.

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    • heidi says

      He may not ‘be’ a teen, but he nearly looks like one with that height! Thanks for everything you’ve done Lori, including raising a fine young, almost* man. He is a delight!

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    • heidi says

      Thanks for all of your support Lauren, and these sweet comments. Happy to highlight a fraction of food bloggers talents, I could go on for days. And pages.

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    • heidi says

      Diane it was so great meeting you too, not sure how you escaped the photos :) Thank you for the comment and the support as always! XO

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  32. elizabeth says

    This was so beautifully artistically creatively done. I will go back and reread it over and over again. You included my most favorite teenage blogger- Top With Cinnamon. Crazy talented people inside your covers. Thank you for a peek inside the Big Potluck. I’m not a blogger so I really love to read about how your create and share with one another. Thank you!

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    • heidi says

      Elizabeth, the fact you aren’t a blogger makes your comment even more meaningful! Thank you so much for reading and commenting, I’m thrilled you like it and I love Izy’s work probably as much as you. Thank you, thank you.

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  35. Laura says

    It’s amazing as always, Heidi. What a fierce woman you are. Loved, LOVED seeing Izy’s interview in there so much. Just great :)

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    • heidi says

      Fierce. Oh man, I love that you’re going all Tyra on me :) Izy is amazing, and such a great girl to work with too. So eager and willing. Thanks so much for reading it Miss Mess!

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  37. Tieghan says

    It is gorgeous Heidi!! I am so excited to read the whole issue tonight. I am also so very excited to be apart of this issue. I feel so honored!! The features, photography and recipes are all perfect. Oh and that cover? Wow! Love it!
    Thank you again for including me. Still in awe I am apart of FoodiCruch!

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  39. kelley says

    You, my friend, have outdone yourself. It’s absolutely gorgeous and my favorite to date. It was so much fun working together and you made Annalise and I shine. Big hugs to you mama! xoxo

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    • heidi says

      You, my friend, are so generous to have concepted the idea and share it with me and now my readers. Love making up ideas with you and so glad blogging brought us together as friends. XO

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    • heidi says

      That is one of my favorite photos, such spontaneity. And so glad for the time to hang out in person too. Thanks so much Jackie.

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  44. Sue says

    Beautiful issue except for one thing. I emailed you privately that I was so thrilled to see you weren’t buying into the Blogger Diva scene and what do I see? Someone who can’t create a recipe on her own and has to steal all her recipes from other sources. I realize you were covering a larger event but I have my fingers crossed that I won’t see her on your pages again. Otherwise, your work is amazing and I really, really look forward to each issue.

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    • heidi says

      YOU are the amazing one. Everything you do at the level you do it is simply inspiring. You’re terrific Deb, and loved featuring you and your family. XOXO

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  47. Cookin' Canuck says

    As usual, Foodiecrush is a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds. Where do I even start? The story on Deb and her family is such a fun celebration of summertime traditions. The Big Traveling Potluck feature captures the event and the personalities of Maggy, Pam and Erika beautifully (and I was so happy to see the recipe for that amazing breakfast pizza). I will be going back to the story on Kelley and Annalise’s infused oils over and over again for recipe inspiration. Well done, my friend!

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  48. Liren says

    Simply fabulous, Heidi! You have transported me to places I wish I could have been (BSP!) and brought to us friends I wish I could meet in person. Beautiful issue!

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  49. Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes says

    I just LOVE how you always capture the flavors and colors of each season, Heidi! Of course, this issue is no exception and I cannot stop staring at the bright, bold images of summer. Delicious! Lovely! GORGEOUS as always!

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  50. Holly says

    Gorgeous as always! I love all of the features… especially the teen feature– how awesome are those guys and gals? So proud of you and congratulations on another beautiful accomplishment.
    xo

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  51. Erika says

    You remind me again why I love the printed word and artfully designed pages. What a resplendent collection of features! We are humbled to have been included. You captured the spirit that drives us to continue hosting our potlucks. I’m proud that you chose to tell our story, and the way you wove your narrative was both beautiful and insightful. Many thanks, from our hearts to yours.

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