Fiesta Friday

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Fiesta Friday #108

Hey, all! I want to let you know that my plea for co-hosts received tremendously positive response and we’re now booked until May, yay!

Several of you still need to get back to me and confirm the week allocated to you, so please check the comments I left you on Fiesta Friday #107, okay?

Anyway, I’ve never been so happy it’s Friday. It’s been such a looong…week!


I blame it completely on the weather. It’s been gray and gloomy. Which is deadly for food bloggers. Well, not deadly, haha…. But it makes it really hard to take good food photos. If you’re a food blogger, you’re probably nodding and saying uh huh right now.

And speaking of photos, I have a quick blogging tip for you, on how to optimize your photos (images). Since you’ve been so supportive with the co-hosting and all.

Just joking, okay?! There’s no quid pro quo in Fiesta Friday. We help each other because we care for each other.

As a matter of fact, I’ve been meaning to share some of my blogging knowledge with you, but have been a little shy to do it. I don’t want you to think I’m a know-it-all because I definitely don’t know it all.

But I do know a few things by now.

I’m going to start documenting these few things on this Blogging Tips Page. I hope to keep adding to it so it can serve as a helpful resource for all of us, especially for those who are just starting out.

Hopefully.

If I start sounding like a know-it-all, please just tell me to stop. And I will.

I do know one thing I won’t be stopping even if you force me to. Fiesta Friday-ing with you!

Features First!

Curry Pork and Pineapple Noodle Bowls with Coconut Milk and Herbs from Julianna @ foodieonboard

“Very different, interesting and healthy recipe. Again, I do not eat pork; but I could have this colorful bowl of food any day! It is that tempting!” — Su

Thai Green Curry Baked Salmon With Coconut Rice & Vegetable Ribbon Salad from Hannah @ Domestic Gothess

“Is not a secret that I don’t go crazy for salmon, or at least, I love it, but raw. Something happened with this recipe, maybe the beauty of the colours matching all together or maybe the perfect stylist of the plate… I don’t know. The only thing I am sure of is that I would love to have the same thing for my dinner tonight and even for my lunch tomorrow.” — Margy

Strawberry White Chocolate Mousse from Lily @ little sweet baker

“There are strawberries, white chocolate and whipping cream, what else? In my opinion this recipe deserves to be featured for its simplicity, just 4 ingredients and wine glasses for an amazing outcome. Nowadays we all are busy, running behind time, what’s better of an amazing dessert easy to make to surprise our guests?” — Margy

“A very nice and easy recipe for dessert that would appeal to all age groups and whose portion size and serving option could easily be adjusted.” — Su

Spanish Tortilla from Jess @ cookingismysport

“What’s a fiesta without a tortilla, right?! But this isn’t your regular tortilla; it’s a Spanish one. More like an omelet. A loaded omelet. Or a frittata. A patata frittata. Okay, it’s getting late over here as I’m writing this and I can feel I’m getting silly. The point is, this is yummy! Yummy for my tummy!” — Angie

 

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Now, let’s party! Join Fiesta Friday #108 by adding your link. Don’t forget to link your post to FiestaFriday.net and the co-hosts’ blogs. Your co-hosts this week are Suzanne @ apuginthekitchen and Zeba @ Food For The Soul.

If you’re new to Fiesta Friday, please read the guidelines

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  1. So glad you had so many positive responses! Saw your message, and I’m down for whenever you need me in May! 😀 I checked out your blogging tips page and don’t think you sound like a know-it-all. In fact, I quite enjoyed it. You presented the information well, so I’d love to see your page grow. Have a fabulous weekend!

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    • I put you down for May 6 FF118 for now, and you can tell me closer to the date if that works out for you. And I’m glad you don’t find me sounding like a know-it-all 🙂 since I have a couple more things I want to discuss.

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  3. Great features Angie, and I for one will definitely be checking out your tips n’ tricks 🙂 I will be happy to co-host when you’ve run out of volunteers. I think it is a great idea that you put out that plea last week, we all enjoy FF, so we should all definitely help out whenever we can.

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    • Thanks, Loretta! I would love to have you co-hosting sometime in May. I have all first timers then and I need veteran co-hosts to guide their hands. I’ll be checking out the list and get back to you if that’s okay.

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  5. Great features and colorful photos – who would not want to eat any of those recipes! I love the “Blogging Tips” page – I need all of the help I can get and do appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. Thanks Angie… 🙂

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  8. Yay! That’s so great, Angie. I am sure you’ll have addtional FF friends who will volunteer to be co-hosts. Since you are filled with co-hosts until May, I’ll line up myself again after that. 😀

    And I love the info you shared about the photos – I didn’t know about the Alt Tags, so it is nice to hear it from you. And no, you don’t act like a know-it-all, so don’t think like that. I love that you share to us what you know, I bet we all love to hear about it. 🙂

    Lovely selections for the features, btw. Happy FF, Angie! I hope you have a relaxing weekend! x

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  9. So glad you’re all sorted – and thank you so much for your blogging tips! I have no idea what I am doing most of the time, so this post was incredibly helpful! Great features, as always, can’t wait to get partying 🙂

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  12. Glad that you don’t have to worry about co-hosts for sometime now. I must say that co-hosting was fun and I got to visit everyone, which was nice. I learnt a little more about everyone.Please continue sharing tips. It helps novices like me tremendously. There is nothing called ” I know it all”. There is something to learn everyday as long as we are open to it. Any person who claim or think that they know it all is really a fool. That’s enough philosophy for now. I haven’t brought anything to FF yet as I have been sick all week long with cough and cold. The weather is definitely not helping.Hopefully, I will rustle something up this weekend or find the energy to write about something that I cooked earlier. Let see. In the meantime, Happy FF!

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    • I’m so glad you enjoyed co-hosting, Su! Now take it easy, get lots of rest and don’t worry too much about posting and linking. I always say blogging should add to your quality of life, not lessen it. Unless of course you do it for a living. Feel better soon! XOXO

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  13. That’s fantastic that you have co-hosting sorted for a while. I was going to volunteer again but I am going to have quite a few spells on my own with the kiddos in the next couple months I’m not sure I’d cope with co-hosting as well! Plus I can pretend I am graciously letting others have a turn…I will of course again in time! Happy Friday and well done on starting some tips – maybe that’s something you could make a community section and others can write and maybe have a question forum? Just a thought…

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    • It’s like you can read my mind! The idea has been brewing in my head for quite some time, and since you’re the first to say it out loud, I’m going to make you an honorary forum moderator and guest blogger all in one. How does that sound, lol! But we really should do something!

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  16. Hey Angie,
    Thanks so much for featuring my post! I really appreciate that a lot! Thanks to your lovely co-hosts as well. Also thanks for all of the tips and tricks. It’s amazing how much there is to learn, and your tips will be really helpful to all of us! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Fiesta Friday to you! 😀

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    • I’m so glad you think they’re useful since I do have a few more. Probably better suited for self-hosted, though, but hey, this way anytime you feel like going that route you won’t be starting from scratch ?

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  18. I love your tips and oh I am learning! Best brushing up on my photo tagging! Thank you for sharing! A great party as always! Have a lovely weekend 🙂

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    • I take your word for it, I haven’t even had the chance to check out all the links! I think later tonight I’ll finally have a minute ?

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