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Home » Karins Kottage Linky Party- Recipes and a spring refresh

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Karins Kottage Linky Party- Recipes and a spring refresh

Welcome my friends to another linky party. This week I am highlighting some amazing recipes and a spring refresh. Not one but two asparagus recipes one of which I have already tried! The grilled asparagus in foil packets is so good! I am always looking for fun porch spring refresh ideas and this one will not disappoint.

Karins Kottage Linky Party- Recipes and a spring refresh

Highlights of the linky party

How about this gorgeous looking roasted asparagus soup! The color is just so pretty. I love what The copper table said- “I think the best thing about this soup is how much flavor you can get out of so few ingredients. It’s light without leaving you hungry, but hearty without being heavy”. 

The guy who grills shares this easy but perfect way to grill asparagus. I tried it the other night and the asparagus turned out perfect! I didn’t use the cheese because one of my daughters is vegan but they still were perfectly cooked.

Puff pastry is my all time favorite thing to use when I make desserts. When I saw this spring puff pastry with nutella I was oh man! I have to make this! I love that she used a tulip cookie cutter and then created a ring with them. So so cute.

These ideas are so fun to use to refresh a porch. The idea of using an old wicker chair that she has had since her first apartment on the porch is just so cute. An organized season always has such great ideas.

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I have been sick with a nasty head cold that moved to my chest so I haven’t really been too busy the last few days. My sewing machine is calling me as is my garden. I did make our favorite family taco chicken soup with leftover chicken. It is always so comforting and flavorful! YUM!

Mother’s day is coming and I actually will be back in Italy. Here are a few ideas for a pretty Mother’s day tablescape. My favorite is this ooastal grandmother tablescape. Lots of roses, black and white polka dotted plates and lacy placemats.

This is another pretty and super easy tablesacape to do for Mother’s day. Little vases with a mix of flowers from the grocery store.

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  1. Julie Briones says

    April 12, 2024 at 8:01 pm

    Thanks again for the party! So busy over here with all the things! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      April 15, 2024 at 10:11 am

      Thank you Julie for taking time to leave a comment you are the best. I am sure you are incredibly busy with packing up and trying to keep on top of blogging! Hope your new place turns out to be the best for you wherever you land.

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  2. Linda Johnston says

    April 11, 2024 at 11:46 am

    Thanks for hosting!! Love spring asparagus too! My husband and I reember when local guesthouses (not spelled correctly) in Germany hosted special menus for the white asparagus.

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  3. Joanne says

    April 10, 2024 at 12:26 pm

    That grilled asparagus caught my eye last week too! My middle son loves nutella so we’ll have to give those nutella pastries a try.

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      April 10, 2024 at 1:47 pm

      I seriously can’t get enough of asparagus right now! It is so good. I am with you on the puff pastry and Nutella I can’t wait to make that cute wreath!

      Reply
  4. Jenna says

    April 10, 2024 at 6:35 am

    Thanks so much Karin! I hope you’re feeling better soon, colds are no fun. How exciting that you’re going back to Italy soon, and gosh, Mother’s Day is just around the corner~your tablescapes are lovely 🌷

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  5. Debbie- Dabble says

    April 9, 2024 at 6:12 pm

    Karin,
    Thanks again for hosting this wonderful party! I know how much time goes into doing so and I want you to know that I truly appreciate it!! I hope you will have a great week! Thanks for all the inspiration!!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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    • Karins Kottage says

      April 10, 2024 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you so much my friend. It does take a lot of time to blog doesn’t it! Thank you for always leaving such a sweet comment.

      Karin

      Reply
  6. Steph@Stephcreatesthings says

    April 9, 2024 at 3:44 pm

    I hope you start feeling better. Lots of rest and take it easy. Thank you for hosting this wonderful linkup. It is appreciated.

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      April 10, 2024 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you steph I am feeling much better today. I still have a nasty cough but my energy is back. Yeah! Thank you for linking up and sharing your inspiration!

      Karin

      Reply
  7. Esme Slabbert says

    April 9, 2024 at 10:29 am

    Hope you’re on the mend and back to normal soon. Thanks for hosting Karin and having me over. I visited you via Karins Kottage. My entries are #9+10+11. Feel free to join SSPS Linkup M-S: https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  8. Elsa da silva says

    April 9, 2024 at 9:35 am

    Hi Karin, first I want to thank you for having my tulip wreath with puff pastry on your favorite post. I also love everything with puff pastry ♥ I read that you were sick, I’m very happy to feel better. I was also very sick a few weeks ago with the flu. Have a good night and see you next time. I will follow your blog ☻

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    • Karins Kottage says

      April 9, 2024 at 2:54 pm

      Elsa your blog is so beautiful. I love all your ideas and this tulip wreath is just perfect for spring. I am starting to feel better so I think I will back to normal in day or two thank heavens. So fun to meet you through blogging! 🙂

      Karin

      Reply
  9. Donna says

    April 9, 2024 at 9:22 am

    So sorry to hear you’ve been feeling bad! I hope you are better soon! Your soup looks yummy! Thanks for hosting this inspiring link party and featuring our Spring porch refresh! We appreciate it so much! Take care!

    Reply

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