Summer Hostess Gift Picks

The August long weekend is almost upon us which means everyone is scrambling to pack in as many cottage visits as possible before the summer ends.

If you’re paying a visit to a friend’s summer escape, here are some great hostess gifts to bring with you that would be a welcome addition to any cottage, cabin or lake home:

Clockwise from the left:

This contemporary print of moose antlers from Etsy would look stunning hanging on a bedroom wall or leaning on a floating shelf.

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Anchovy Shallot Vinaigrette

Work has been busier than ever and my home cooking has been lacking lately as a result, but this salad is all about enjoying fresh summer flavours in an easy way.  You don’t even need a food processor for the dressing as long as you have a sharp chef’s knife to mince the garlic and anchovies and chop the shallots.

Use whatever herbs you have handy, I particularly love a mix of parsley and basil as a crisp foil to the anchovy vinaigrette.

Using a different coloured tomatoes will make for the best presentation, so take advantage of the gorgeous varieties of heirloom tomatoes available right now.

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