Fresh food and fresh ideas around the blogs this week...

These Strawberry Dumplings from Delicious Days are rolled in ground poppyseeds and confectioner's sugar and look seriously good.

Linda at the Village Vegetable makes Carrot Pate with Peas - one more tantalizing vegetarian recipe from her lovely blog.

Tea at Tea and Cookies gets ready for the 4th with a gorgeous collection of picnic salads, including this Red Lentil Salad.

Elise at Simply Recipes also gives us a wonderful picnic salad with Napa Cabbage Salad with Asian touches.