I fully realize this is THE BIG 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣.
It should call for a special celebration, such as an Anniversary Fiesta or a Fiesta Friday Challenge or a Fiesta Friday Block Party, etcetera, like what we’ve done in the past.
Because anytime we reach the 50th of anything, it suddenly and automatically becomes extra special, doesn’t it? So, why aren’t we celebrating big time, you ask?
Well, let’s face it, at this time of the year, EVERYBODY is busy. Christmas is nipping at our heels and New Year’s is not far behind.
So, I’ve decided that we should do a post-holiday celebration instead. That way we can chase away post-holiday blues and extend the holiday spirit at the same time.
What do you think?
And what should we do?
A themed challenge? I’m leaning that way myself, since I’ve already asked some of you to be involved.
But what theme?
Please speak your mind, Fiesta Friday friends! I need help deciding and I’m open to ANY and ALL suggestions!
Now, Features!
Greek Vanilla Pudding Pie from Antonia @ Zoale
“Did she say it is like combining a pudding pie with baklava? I cannot stop drooling looking at the scrumptious layers in that pie!” — Sandhya
“Aha! I have leftover kataifi! Don’t ask from what or when but I have it in my freezer. Now I know exactly what to do with it! I’m totally with Sandhya on this. Can’t stop drooling!!” — Angie
Homemade Garam Masala Powder from Nimmi @ Adorable Life
“Anyone who enjoys making their own spice mixes should have garam masala in their spice cabinet. I made a version using only 3 ingredients; cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. Nimmi has added 4 additional aromatic spices including star anise (love that spice) and cumin. Can you imagine how flavorful this spice mix is? I know I will be making this soon…” — Judi
Ginger Molasses Pumpkin Bread from Suzanne @ apuginthekitchen
“Suzanne has captured all the flavors of the holidays in this picture perfect bread and the mini muffins. What a perfect gift these make too…..only I would have to have tremendous will power to give these treats away ?” — Sandhya
Lovely Lemon Cake from Jenny @ Dragonfly Home Recipes
“I love lemon in both savory and sweet recipes. I especially have a fondness for lemon desserts such as cakes. Beautiful as a two layer birthday cake for a special young lady.” — Judi
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Now, let’s party! Join Fiesta Friday #150 by adding your link. Don’t forget to link your post to FiestaFriday.net and the co-hosts’ blogs, so we can feature you. Your co-hosts this week are Caroline @ Caroline’s Cooking and Tânia @ Iwanttobeacook
If you’re new to Fiesta Friday, please read the guidelines.
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Themed challenge after the holidays sounds fabulous Angie!
But what theme?
The “Eating healthy theme” like you mentioned. It will make me feel less guilty now as I am chowing down on goodies and beginning 2017 with good intentions will help 🙂
Happy Friday, Ms 150! Wow! That’s amazing!
Btw I didn’t get an email again this week…?
It’s all screwed up! I’ve been having all kinds of technical problems! Self hosting, grr… I really need to sit down and clean this up. Lots to do! Thanks for letting me know, girlfriend ?
Sorry for adding to the list!
No, not at all!! I need to know ALL the problems so I can complain about them to my server.
Aha! That’s okay then x
Okay?! It’s greatly appreciated!!
xx
By the way I didn’t get an email from you about this week, if that helps to know 🙂
That’s terrible! Though last week the site actually crashed and I couldn’t even use the email account for at least 2 days! So at least they fixed that. Maybe time to look for another web host. Thanks for letting me know! ?
Hi Angie! A post-holiday celebration sounds like a good idea, after all we have enough to celebrate at the moment with Christmas and New Year coming up. My suggestion would be a healthy recipe challenge though I realise that’s a bit predictable and maybe boring:( But Everyday Healthy Recipes (ME!) would love a challenge like that:)
That’s actually a great idea for a post-holiday theme. Everybody would want to shed a few pounds and start the new year with an “eat healthy” resolution after indulging during the holidays. Predictable, yes, but hey, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it ?
Glad you like it:)
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I agree with Monika!! It’d be a great way to celebrate and kick off the new year!
Thanks for that seal of approval, Jasmine! Any thoughts on the kinds of ingredients?
What about something that is broad enough for everyone with different diets, but still kind of specific? For instance, everyone has to incorporate some sort of “green” into their dish?
Like kale cake? ? I’d eat it! Yes, we can definitely do something like that!
Ohhhh you know, just your typical kale cake and Swiss chard cookies ?
Lol!
I think a themed challenge sounds great! Maybe delicious dishes that are more figure friendly or healthy? I am thrilled to be featured this week, and am honored to be among this week’s yummy features! You have made my day 😀 Thank you for the nice comments. Have a wonderful weekend!
Yes, I think we’re on the right track with healthy and figure-friendly. I’m thinking maybe with more specific ingredient(s). Putting on my thinking cap!
Looking forward to it!
What about using something green? Both since fits with the healthier (on the whole) and green is often considered lucky in New Year foods.
Yes, I think that’s a great idea, and Jasmine suggested it as well. Chocolate covered kale chips, anyone? ??
Oh, and your pudding pie is to die for!
Thank you Angie! I hope you enjoy it, if you get a chance to make it 😀 Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you so much for the feature, Angie and Judi! I appreciate it so much! All the features look delicious!! I always enjoy getting inspired at Fiesta Friday, so thanks for keeping it going! I like the idea of a healthy post-holiday theme as well–we will all be wanting to get back on track after holiday indulgences. 🙂
It’s my pleasure, Jenny! That cake is simple enough yet so delicious with the fresh and uplifting flavor from the lemons, which I LOVE! Every year I get my citrus box from my MIL, so I always look for recipes using them around this time. Healthy recipes challenge it will be! But I think we need to narrow it to specific ingredients to make it more exciting. Any thoughts?
I agree with some of the above suggestions, healthy recipes we can all get excited about in January. It is predictable, but I think it’s what people are looking for after the holidays.
Totally with you, Lily! Healthy doesn’t necessarily mean boring, right? I know YOU would be able to come up with some healthy dessert ideas. Which means we can have more, right? ?
I am all for healthy clean recipes to kick the year off! Happy 150:)
I think that’s the consensus, Zeba. It’ll be good for everyone! Thanks for being such a wonderful FF friend ?
Happy Fiesta Friday, wow 150th, I remember when we were planing the 100th one.
Time flies, Sadhna! Hard to believe but we’ve been together for 3 years! ?
Hey Angie! Happy 150! Wow, what a feat! We definitely need to do a themed challenge of some sort. It would be fun if we could reach into a box and pull out 2 or 3 ingredients, just like they do on the Chef competitions on TV. Do you know anyone techy enough to figure out how to do that online? But if not, then a challenge with a few specific ingredients would be fun.
Wow, that’s such a GREAT idea, Julianna! Not sure how to implement, though. But I’ll ask around. So, it’ll be a different challenge for everyone, depending on what ingredients come up? Like Russian roulette? ? Sounds really fun if we can actually do it!
Happy 150!!!! I like the idea of healthy recipes too 🙂 Happy FF and have a great weekend!
Healthy recipes it is!! That way we can eat more ??
Hey Angie !Happy 150! congratulations !Themed challenge sounds interesting !
Thanks, Swati! Stay tuned! ?
Eek, I’m late, I’m late! But I at least made it on Friday…afraid when I said I’d host I forgot when my mother in law was arriving, so I was busy doing last minute tidying and then having her arrive this morning. Now finally getting a bit of time – will definitely get on to visiting shortly, some great looking posts so can’t wait!
Not to worry, that’s why we have 2 hosts, plus me ? Speaking of busy, I’ve finally come to a realization that my to do list will never ever get completed. Every day something new crops up. My dog is sick! Throwing up and crying. Sister is rubbing her belly now, poor thing…
Oh no, doesn’t sound good. I was sick earlier in the week, never fun. I know what you mean on the huge to-do list. Hope it gets better!
Thanks, Caroline! Skye is all better, but I’m not! I seem to always follow her in getting sick, though the vet said we don’t share the same virus. Who to believe anymore?! I’ll be fine, all I need is Vit C ?
Oh, enjoy your MIL visit! ?
Wowwww!! That’s huge Angie! 150!! CONGRATULATIONS! This is awesome. So much food, so very full and so very good! 😀 Bringing over our Dutch specialty to your party! 🙂
Lemme guess, Sinterklaas and Zwarte Piet? I read your post this morning; the kids must have been really excited!
Oh yeah! The works…LOL. They were! Lots of presents an din my books, those are for the next 5 years too! :p
And I just saw you also made speculaas! You’re so awesome! ? I need to get me some speculaas molds!
I did! Actually it was my husband, not me. LOL. That’s his specialty. The molds are nice, and can be pretty hard to find/ But really, you don’t any mold. Just a flat pan and cut squares!
Merry Christmas, Angie!
Merry Christmas to you, too, Ann! ??
Hi Angie, it is a pleasure co-hosting with you the #150 Fiesta Friday! I love the idea of a post-holiday celebration with a themed challenge <3 Healthy recipes sound really nice too. Happy FF and have a nice weekend. ?
Thanks to you, Tania! And yes, I think we’ll definitely have to do a challenge. Been a long time coming, it’s time! ?
Count me in! I’m not picky…any theme will do. Just another excuse to celebrate!
You’re in!! I’m going to think of something nice, something that won’t be a punishment to eat. Really! ??
happy 150 and Happy fiesta friday:)!! and thank you so much for the feature..I’m totally in for a healthy recipe theme after the holidays..
Thanks, Nimmi and you’re welcome. So glad you’ll be participating in the challenge! ??
Whoa! Happy 150 to Fiesta Friday. And thanks, Angie, for keeping this up! Themed party sounds fantastic and a party with all healthy recipes is great! Hmm, I think I need to dig up now! 😀 Enjoy your weekend, Angie! x
Thanks, Jhuls! For being a fantastic FF friend! I feel the need to do something with FF, though. Like something more meaningful…wish Selma was here to tell me what to do…
I know. Selma mostly had answers for anything.
I’m a bit late to the party this week, but happy 150!
Better late than never ? Thanks!!
Happy big 150 Angie and congrats on keeping the momentum going on such a wonderful foodie community!
Thanks, Laura! Hard to believe we’ve been at it this long ?? Thanks for being a part! ??
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Thanks so much! I did check out your blog, you have a beautiful blog yourself! ?
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