This has been our summer of road trips.  We just returned from an enjoyable long weekend in the Finger Lakes region in central New York, celebrating my sister and brother-in-law’s anniversary.  The area offers boating, wineries, breweries and some great dining.  Since we were in the area, we also drove through the campus of Cornell University which was beautiful.  Have you been to the Finger Lakes?

On to this week’s Worthy Reads, my weekly opportunity to share some great links from around the web.

Room of the Week

Who wouldn’t want to sit down at this lovely dining room table found at Traditional Home.  I love the color of the chairs which ties into the calming lake view.  Click on the link to view the rest of this beautiful lake home on Michigan’s Walloon Lake.

Recipe of the Week

Tomatoes are in their prime right now so this recipe by Tieghan of Half Baked Harvest for Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata + Toast is perfect timing.  Since you will be enjoying the best tomatoes, make sure you purchase a high quality crusty bread!  I agree with Tieghan.  It’s suppose to be an appetizer but for me this is the perfect lunch!

1010 Park Place

Last week at 1010 Park Place I shared my love of espalier, the art of training a tree, shrub or plant against a wall.  Head on over to my post to see some beautiful examples of charming espalier with links on how to create these works of art.

The Top 50 Cities To See In Your Lifetime

Sometimes I enjoy just being an armchair traveler, seeing the world through other people’s eyes.  I clicked through this list of The Top 50 Cities to See in Your Lifetime on Huffington Post.  I have been to nine of the cities and only have a desire to see a few more in person.  The rest I rather see through pictures.  Under each city is a link to view additional photos of that city.

Ice vs. Heat: What’s Best for Your Pain?

Are you sore from working in your yard or from an aggressive game of tennis over the weekend?  This chart by the Cleveland Clinic on Ice vs. Heat: What’s Best for Your Pain? will come in handy.  Head on over to Every Day Health for more detailed information.

Thanks for stopping by.