“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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Love your magazines! Thank you for the amazing reads and pics!!
Lindsay @ Eighty Twenty
The magazine is SO great, Heidi! You’re a rockstar!
You did an absolutely beautiful job, once again. The best online magazine around!
Heidi – so loving your latest issue of foodiecrush magazine – you do an amazing job! Hope your summer is going well! :-)
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
Heidi, you are simply amazing. The whole issue is gorgeous, and I am so honored to be a part of this issue. You do beautiful work!!
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
You amaze me. This is GORGEOUS. You could be charging admission. Uhhh…did I just say that?! Well done, Heidi!
Thanks so much Brenda, happy to keep it free to all.
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.
Gorgeous, Heidi! I didn’t think it was possible but the mag gets better and better with each issue. :)
Thanks Lindsay, that means so much coming from a fellow type nerd in the kitchen. :)
Gorgeous, as always Heidi! I love the frozen treats :)
Thanks Heidi with a great name :) The popsicles turned out great, didn’t they? My intern Jessica did a great job.
AMAZING! Your magazine is always so gorgeous (and I’m super excited to be in one of the photos), fantastic job!
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.