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
“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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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!
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.
sharing your blogging tips sounds like a great idea, I’ll definitely check it out. Happy Friday! X
And you won’t be needing these tips. But for newbies, they may be useful 🙂 Have a great weekend, Elaine! XOXO
Oh hey, we’re always learning! I’m sure you could teach me lots!! X
You’re so nice! But I want to learn from you! 🙂
Seriously???? I don’t think so! I can’t believe there’s anything I could teach you..?! You’re a superstar, in everything!
Well now you’re being super nice!! 😀
Merely honest, I am nothing if not honest, always xx (which is often my downfall, but hopefully not in this case!)
Honesty is the best policy. Almost always anyway, lol! Thanks, Elaine! XOXO
Ha ha…it’s the ‘almost always’ part I need to get better at 🙂
Take care xx
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.
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.
The features are incredible. so happy to be co hosting this week. The food will be incredible and I am very excited.
I’m so happy you’re co-hosting this week! Zeba is a first-timer and she will benefit from having you as her partner. XOXO
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… 🙂
Oh I’m so glad to hear it! I do have a couple more things I want to share. Thanks, Judi! 🙂 🙂
Nice post Angie and the features 🙂 Happy FF again – yeah its weekend again
So excited it’s the weekend! Had a great date night with the hubs tonight!! ?
Happy FF, Angie! I think it’s a great idea to share your blogging tips. I’ll definitely be checking them out 🙂
Thanks, Natalie! I got a couple more to share! ?
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
That’s great, Jhuls! I’m glad you can learn something from it. I do have a few more, though maybe more suited to self-hosted but it’s still good to know. I wish I had known before I went self hosted myself!
I love to know everything, so that is good! Maybe one day I decide to do a self-hosted blog. 🙂 Thanks, Angie! x
You’re welcome! XOXO
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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 🙂
I’m still learning myself, but the one thing I wish I had done earlier was to find out about all these little things before going self-hosted. Would have been less painful, lol! So I thought why not throw it out there just in case it helps others.
Absolurely! Do you fill in those seo sesrch terms etc? I am still ignoring all of that…
Are you asking me if I use SEO optimizer? Yes, I do but it slows me down, though.
Thanks for the links with the tips. That is so helpful and kind of you. Happy FF!
So glad you can make use of it. Btw, Hilda, I put you down for FF112 3/25. Let me know if that’s okay.
Please be a know-it-all! I need these tips and tricks, so don’t be shy about it!
Are you sure you know what you’re asking, lol!
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!
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
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…
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!
Yikes what have I done, ha ha! I’d love to if I thought I could do it justice. We can see how your thoughts evolve and maybe 😉
Love the blogging tips page! It’s great to see what other bloggers are doing and learn from them! Happy FF! Have a fantastic weekend!
Thanks, Sarah! So glad you think so! Happy FF to you! XOXO
I have never changed the file name on a photo OR used and Alt tag. Ugh. How do you know all about these things? Thanks for helping the clueless out! 😉 I’ve learned a lot from you, Angie!!
Oh I’m very happy to have been useful to you! God knows how much I’ve learned from all your excellent recipes all this time. Btw, just a reminder you’ll be cohosting next week’s FF with Lily.
Yes! I have it on my calendar. 🙂 I’m looking forward to it!
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! 😀
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 ?
Hi Angie, if you need folks beyond May, I am available.
Thanks for letting me know. I can definitely use your help end of May or early June. Will let you know.
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 🙂
I’m so glad you got something out of it. It always makes me happy when I can be useful and helpful to others ?
Oh Angie 🙂 Just coming to Fiesta Friday every week makes blogging more fun! 🙂 xx
Wow, what a feast! An amazing array of delicious food, Angie. Hugs!
Thanks for checking them out, Teagan. There’s no need to buy another cookbook! ??
Loved the wonderful recipes here..and Angie I would love to learn blogging tips from you.
Thanks, Swati! I’d like to think we’re all learning together ?
MMmm some healthy features, good to see..grinz…I was hesitating after each one wondering what naughty photo would appear to tempt me. Now I got to get looking at your tips <3 thank you x
So, what do you think of the blogging tips? You like?
I think any and all tips are great and you are super generous for giving them in the first place, especially when you are so busy x
Angie…Thanks for the tips…I knew nothing about optimizing images before this. And…totally enjoying the co-hosting, thanks for having me on.
That’s great, Zeba! I’m glad you learn something from my blogging tips, and happy to hear you’re enjoying co-hosting! XOXO
Thanks a lot Angie for letting me co-hosting and for all those tips! I couldn’t make this week… we are still sick over here!
You’re welcome, Margy! I hope you all will be feeling better soon, especially the baby XOXO
Hi Angie, thanks for hosting, looking forward for your blogging tips page.
You’re welcome. The blogging tips page is up on the menu, Sadhna.
Hello Angie, Joining your party here. Glad to be part of it.
Welcome to Fiesta Friday! ??
I love the tips about alt-tags and file names! I never knew that! 🙂 Cheers!
That’s great to hear, Maggie! XOXO
Hi Angie, joined the party this week. Thank you and so glad to be part of it.
And I’m happy to welcome you to Fiesta Friday! Check out the other links and start a conversation, please ??
yes sure..
Oh wow! Finally got a minute to have a look at all the links! This looks like a hoppin’ party!
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 ?