Has everybody gone apple picking yet?! Well, not me!!
I kept thinking, next week…next week… But apparently, next week never came…
And I have no apples. Which means there are no apple pies. Or apple dumplings. Or apple crepes. Or apple anything!
Which is so not right! Since apples are my favorite fruit… I mean, after pineapples…
I can always blame the hubster for the non-existent apples, I guess… I usually do for everything else, anyway. But I think I’ll give him a break this week. I’m going to blame it on the weather instead.
It’s been sun-less and wet and dreary, just not conducive for apple picking…
I really hope this will change very soon… I don’t know how much longer I can go without my apples… The kind that I pick myself!
Here’s wishing that it’s sunny wherever you are! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Now, Features!
Chicken Meatball Sliders with roasted red pepper sauce from Anjana @ Happy & Harried
“These sliders floored me! They woke me up and made me take notice; familiar flavors twisted in an amazing way!” — Mollie
“[If] we could have these sliders, then the ice cream [from Julianna below], happy camper I’d be! LOL!” — Johanne
Ras-el-Hanout Ice Cream from Juliana @ Foodie on Board
“The Ras…what ice cream now?! Oh, okay, Ras-el-Hanout! That spicy thing I associate with meat stews. Except Julianna put it in this ice cream. Yup, she pretty much rocks it in here, that Julianna! I know Johanne agrees!” — Angie
Basil Peach Margarita from Caroline @ Caroline’s Cooking
“I fell hard for this Basil Peach Margarita!!” — Mollie
“I loved this Basil Peach Margarita! Is it too early for me to have one now?” — Johanne
Tangzhong Chocolate Swirl Buns from Hannah @ Domestic Gothess
“This is the second or third time I’ve heard about the intriguing Tangzhong method, touted as the best way to produce the fluffiest bread that stays soft and fresh longer. It’s about time for me to give it a try, and what better recipe to follow than this?! Look at how beautiful those buns are!” — Angie
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I’ve never been apple picking! I don’t think it’s something we do round here 🙁
How’s little Skye doing?
Whaaat?? Are you sure?? But it’s so much fun!! Ok, I will document the next time I go so you can see how fun. Skye is getting so spoiled! I’ve taken lots of pictures and will post as soon as I can. She’s like the baby in the family now, getting so much attention from everyone. We LOVE her!! ?
How wonderful!!! Sounds like she has found the best possible home xx
We found the best dog ?! Still can’t believe someone would have given her up!
What some people do with their pets saddens me 🙁 but what a lucky outcome for little Skye xx
I hear you, Elaine.
xx
I hope you get to go apple picking soon. The weather has been dreary here too unfortunately. The features this week are amazing! Happy Fiesta Friday 😀
I don’t mind the cold, I just can’t take not having sunshine ☀️ Unfortunately this weekend is going to be more of the same. Oh well, can’t fight Mother Nature ? Thanks for cohosting, Antonia! I hope you’ll have fun! ?
Does picking them off your tree in the garden count?
Of course! I actually have 2 apple trees, one of them the colonnade type which gave me fruits only one time. The other one is diseased and gives diseased fruits! Bummer!
If picking them out of a big apple crate counts, then yes I have…lol! Funny you mentioned that. I posted earlier about the orchard and today about the pie I made with the apples. Have you been spying, Angie??? lol! Rainy week here, but we needed it!
I always have my eyes and ears open, Debbie, so I won’t miss anything about anyone, lol… Looking forward to the apple pie! It’s my favorite pie in the whole world! ?
This is the best ever!! 😉
Oh, promises…promises…? but I trust YOU!!
ROFL! I’m glad. 😉
I haven’t been apple picking either!! It almost feels like apple picking came too early this year! Hopefully we will do it before it gets too cold! May be this weekend, if the sun peeks out! Happy Fiesta Friday Angie!!
Luckily, Su, my favorite apple is Fuji and it’s a late season variety so we should be ok until end of October. Unless of course that’s not your favorite ? Some varieties I think will be done by Oct. Let’s pray for some sun! Have a wonderful weekend! ?
Hi Angie, I’m just drooling at your picks for this week! Hope you get to go apple picking soon, I’m hoping to pick ours this week. x
Yay for apple season! And pumpkins, too! Though I’m more of an apple person than pumpkin ? Enjoy the fiesta, Sarah! And have a great weekend! ?
I haven’t been apple picking yet either. So much seasonal pressure!! :/ Pumpkins too… Then all of the baking and carving!
I know, right?! My neighbors’ houses are already decked with Halloween stuff! And I still need to buy mine! I’m so behind!
ugh. I don’t even think of taking out my Halloween stuff until October 1st!
I finally went and apple pies are baking away 🙂 Love this time of year <3 Have a great weekend and happy FF!
Can’t wait to see the pies, Sarah! Mmm… I need to hurry and pick my apples! Happy FF, girlfriend! ?
It was so much fun hosting last week with you guys! I brought my apple/peeler/corer thingy back to South Dakota when I came – I’m psyched to make apple recipes but it is still so hot here! We’ll have to see what the farmer’s market has tomorrow (my fave way to pick apples!)
Btw, I used the Tangzhong method on my Kindred Milk Bread that got picked awhile back and I have my eyes on these chocolate swirl buns. Once you make this bread it’s enough to just erase any thoughts of any other bread.
Well now that you mentioned it, I definitely need to try this Tangzhong method and make both your Kindred Bread and Hannah’s buns. I hope it’s not too difficult! Luckily I have a kitchenaid, that should help, right? Hannah did mention half hour kneading if by hand, no way!!
Naww, it’s easy. By hand is ALWAYS a lot longer. I just checked my recipe. Start to finish in under two hours. Five minutes kneading in the kitchenaide, then work the butter in, which takes about four more minutes. Easy peasy!
Now those rolls are a little more complicated! But they soooo look like they’re worth it.
First I need to get bread flour! What kind of a food blogger am I to run out of flour and not replenish instantly?! ?
lol!! Hey, I used the last of my bread flour the first time and switched to all purpose the second and third…they were all good!!
Hey Angie! Well, I think apple season will last for a few more weeks at least! Don’t give up hope yet! Then we can anticipate some lovely apple recipes from your kitchen! 😀
Thanks so much for the feature! I always appreciate it! This ice-cream would be amazing with the apple pies you are going to make after you go apple picking 😉
Happy Fiesta Friday to you! 🙂
Ooh…now you’re talking…apple pie and ras el hanout ice cream! I still can’t believe you did that to an ice cream!! What’s next? Garam Masala ice cream? ?Seriously, I need to keep up with you! I feel so dull lately ?
It’s still early Angie – I like to go when the there is more color in the leaves and make a day trip driving through the countryside… 🙂
Yah I think you’re right. Apple season can go quite late. I just feel like hurrying that’s all ?
I’ve never done apple-picking before! Not in my life ever! :p But I found out that there’s an apple/orange farm a drive away and I think it would be fun for the kids to go to. Happy Friday, Angie!
Orange farm, too?! You should definitely go! The kids will have a ball. Unless they’re like my son, who was only interested in the warm cider donuts ? The farm I go to is famous for them and my son used to come along just so he could gorge on them ?
if not for anything, I’d do it for the donuts too! 😀 x.
Hi Angie, happy Fiesta Friday. And I can’t believe reading this that I’ve never been apple picking, nor strawberry picking, nor any kind of fruit picking – something I must add to my foodie experience to-do list!
Yah, you really should, Laura! So. Much. Fun! I’ve done it all! Only problem is, you’d come home with too much then you don’t know what to do with them! ?
I’m keeping me eyes peeled for the next opportunity Angie!
Thanks so much for the feature – and in such great company as well (how did I miss some of them??!). We went apple picking the other week and both of the boys loved it – it’s become a tradition. Not something we ever did in the UK – both as Elaine says not sure how possible it even is plus the kids thing kind of drives it too 🙂
I’m surprised apple picking is not popular in the UK. Maybe you and Elaine can start a trend ? Everybody loves your Margarita! I actually made something similar a while ago with Thai Basil. It was so refreshing!
Angie-
Always a blast at Fiesta Friday!
Thanks for another fun week!
Michelle
Great to hear, Michelle! Have you thought about cohosting? Let me know!
Angie-
Thanks for thinking of me?
I would be interested in co-hosting but
I honestly don’t know what a co-host is responsible for!
In a nutshell, you visit the links, commenting on them, and at the end of the fiesta choose features. It’s easy to do, but does require time. I do have cohosting guidelines to send to you if you’re interested.
I have not been apple picking yet either. It has been raining here a lot so have had to do with the bags of freshly picked apples at the store 🙁 I like visiting orchards with a variety of apples, so I get to pick (and taste ) them all:)
Sounds like it’s the same story everywhere, Sandhya. It’s been wet in most places. At least we’re all in the same boat ? Maybe next weekend the weather will improve. Hopefully! I prefer picking my apples, too. I like to get different kinds and sizes! ? Thanks for cohosting!! ?
Its been dreary and wet for a week now here in Virginia too Angie. While there was no orchard visiting…the farmers market was packed with awesome apples!
Well, it’s finally sunny today where I am, Zeba, but of course it’s weekday and they’re saying it’ll rain again this weekend!! You just can’t win ? Maybe farmers market is the way to go ? Btw, are you ready to cohost again? Let me know! ?
Sure Angie. I am available to cohost!
Let me know which week(s) are good for you, please.
Next 2-3 weeks are good
Would you take next Friday Oct 14? Julianna @ Foodie On Board will be the other cohost.
That sounds good Angie
I haven’t tried apple picking. That’s a lovely experience, I can tell.
Sorry for being so late, Angie. I hope the crazy weeks would take a break, too. 😀
Maybe mango picking in the Philippines? Wouldn’t that be wonderful! No worries about being late. You know the saying, better late than never ??