Is it already party #2 at this new “party hall”? Yikes! I need to devote extra time on this site, PRONTO! It looks so bare around here! It’s so totally not my style. I tend to veer toward the gaudy side normally. Glitter, neon, color overload, that sort of thing.
But I’ve been sick! It started out just as a common cold, but now it’s morphed into a sinus infection. I think. I’m not a doctor, but I play one at home.
Anyway, when you’re sick, you tend to go for the bland. You know, as in bland food (I haven’t been eating well this past week), bland feeling (I haven’t laughed at a single joke in days), bland fashion (I’ve been wearing grays and blacks). And I guess now I know, bland blog as well.
Okay, to tell you the truth, I don’t know how to do a lot of things yet around here. Hence, the bland look. It really doesn’t have anything to do with my sinus infection. I was just making excuses.
I just need time to study HTML or CSS or PLUGINS. I have no idea what they are!
However, Fiesta Friday must continue. Sinus infection or not, the show must go on! And don’t worry, I can’t stand being in the bland any longer. I’m already working on some gaudy things. Will share as soon as they’re ready!
I hope that little teaser is enough to get you in the mood for a party. Yes? Then, link up! Your co-hosts this week are Selma @Selma’s Table and Margy @La Petite Casserole. Please link your posts to FiestaFriday.net, Selma’s Table and La Petite Casserole.
But first, let’s take a look at these spectacular posts from last week’s fiesta:
French Lemon Macarons from Lili @Lili’s Cakes
“Personally, macarons intimidate me…big time. Lili presented us with gorgeous macarons AND a cheerleader attitude. After reading through her post, she actually had me believing I could make macarons too! Whether I eventually cave in and try or not…just gazing upon those beautiful lemon bundles of sweetness had me drooling! Her “tease” of her favorite flavor, Mojito Macarons had me wishing I too were in Barcelona!” — Nancy
“I’m with Nancy on this one. Macarons ARE intimidating to make! I have only been able to successfully make them once. Some of you may have remembered my “egg post” from way back. Since then, I haven’t been able to make them as nicely. Hence, no recipe on the blog. But Lili convinced me to give them another try. Using the Italian meringue method is the safest way, she suggested. Now, everybody, go read up that Italian meringue method on Lili’s site! Pretty sure you’ll be glad you do. And then you can thank me…oops, I mean thank Lili!” — Angie
Mango Coconut Tres Leches Cake from Prachi @Divine Spice Box
“That is some serious cake right there! Tres Leches is a pretty special kind of cake, but Mango Coconut Tres Leches Cake? Wow! Super special! How could you not fall in love with that cake? I know I will! Actually, I have! I love tres leches and I love mangoes, so it shouldn’t be a mystery that I love this beautiful cake!” — Angie
Reuben Potstickers from Ms. Frau @The Frugal Hausfrau
“I seriously said aloud, “Whoa.” Who would have thought to make reubens into potstickers?! But then it’s deliciously genius and a wonderfully frugal and creative way to reuse that leftover corned beef!” — Tracy
“The idea alone was enough to get me all stoked! This is my kind of food. I love a little bit of unexpected mixed with a lot of sense. Do you know what I mean? These Reuben Potstickers are like that to me. Unexpected but makes sense. You can kind of tell this recipe would work in a most wonderful way! Bravo, Ms. Frau! I’m giving this a five star…and a half!” — Angie
Pomelo Noodle Salad from Effie @Food Daydreaming
“I have never heard of Pomelo but now I’m sooo intrigued to find it! This salad screamed Spring!” —Tracy
“I HAVE heard of pomelos and HAVE eaten them. Problem was I couldn’t, for the life of me, pick a good juicy one! Until a couple of weeks ago! I’ll tell you all about it another time. This time, I’m all about that bass…I mean I’m all about that Pomelo…’bout that Pomelo and Noodle! (Now, sing!) Suffice it to say that I’m excited to try this salad recipe now that I know how to pick pomelos!” — Angie
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Jhuls says
March 27, 2015 at 7:59 amBland or not, everybody’s gonna parteeeeey!!! 😀 Hope you get better soon, Angie. Hugs! Happy FF and thankful as always for the wonderful party.
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 8:04 amThank you, Jhuls! I need to see a doctor! I hate being sick! I’m glad you are excited to partaaay!!! Happy FF to you, too! I’m blowing you kisses from far. Don’t want you to catch my cold! XOXO
carolinescookingblog says
March 27, 2015 at 8:02 amOh no, hope you get better soon! And if I can help in any way with the site etc then let me know. Even without any decoration, it’s still a great place to party 🙂
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 8:07 amI’m looking for a good, clean recipe plugin and a pinterest plugin that works! I also have problems with pages. They’re not showing up! Hence, no about page or FF guidelines page.
carolinescookingblog says
March 27, 2015 at 7:53 pmHmm, well I use Easyrecipe plugin, that I know is fairly popular but don’t know about others really. I think simple social icons is one of the easier/more common sharing plugins but again there are lots of others ones. You can always try one, then if you don’t like it disable it. Weird about pages…I only really know how to do it within my set up that I think is different so not sure I can help. Sorry, not sure why I offered I have clearly been useless. Maybe I’ll have to try smoe of those yummy dishes instead 🙂
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says
March 27, 2015 at 8:06 amIt’s okay that it’s bland, more room to make a mess haha! If you need help with anything just shout 🙂 I say that like I have any clue what I’m doing when it comes to html and websites but I can try haha!
Lovely features this week, I NEED to try that mango tres leches cake!
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 8:11 amI was reading about child menu since I was trying to get more options for my theme and my head was spinning! No wonder I dropped my computer class in college! 😀
FrugalHausfrau says
March 27, 2015 at 8:12 amWow, guys, thank you so much! I’m a little flabbergasted and so completely honored that you highlighted my little potstickers! (And that you didn’t think they were completely “insane” – in the bad “insane” way!!) Happy FF, all! 🙂
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 8:16 amBut they ARE completely insane!! In a good way!! 😀 Thats why they are featured! I wanna make these!
FrugalHausfrau says
March 27, 2015 at 8:33 amLOL! Angie, I think Sriracha is very good to clear out the sinus! Hope you’re back to your old self soon! 🙂
lapetitecasserole says
March 27, 2015 at 8:46 amI’m sorry to hear that you don’t feel ok, but… I’m more sorry to hear that you have to deal with plugins, css… I found Youtube very very useful! We will take care of your party Angie, no worries!
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:03 amThanks, Margy! I’m new at this self-hosting animal 😀 I wasn’t very good at technical stuff to begin with. I have no business getting a self-hosted site!
lapetitecasserole says
March 27, 2015 at 9:05 amI have some files that explains things, but they are in Italian…. in case you won’t find anything I can trey to forward them to you!
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:09 amOk, thanks for the offer. I really haven’t spent much time on the site. I need to read carefully. But I might just call on you! Thanks so much, Margy! XOXO
lapetitecasserole says
March 27, 2015 at 9:06 amI have some files that explains things, but they are in Italian…. in case you won’t find anything I can try to forward them to you!
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 10:41 amI haven’t spent much time studying the new blog. I just need to read carefully, I think. But I might just call on you and take up the offer, Margy. Thanks so much! XOXO
varinaj says
March 27, 2015 at 10:15 amoh goodness, get you stat to the doctor and clear that sinus up – those are the WORST.
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 10:39 amYah, I know. I hate sinus infection! I can’t even smell my food, that’s like torture for me! What’s the point of eating if you can’t smell? 😀
varinaj says
March 28, 2015 at 8:12 amOh I’m so sorry. Hope you’re feeling better today!
Stephanie @ The Cozy Cook says
March 27, 2015 at 11:19 amAng!!!! First, feel better. Second, don’t worry about the bland. It’s SOOO not easy for anyone to figure out how to get stuff to work and show up and whatnot…..I struggle with it all the time. I’ve probably tried 76 Pinterest Plugins… twice. I’m STILL messing around with it! (Seriously, probably for an hour yesterday and I like everything finally, but the button is too small!) Anyway, every day it gets easier, no rush, we’re here, we’re partying! I can’t knock over and break anything at least right?!? There’s a little echo when I talk/shout… but that’s no big deal! 😉 Happy Friday!!
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 4:21 pmThanks, Stephanie! I just tried 3 different Pinterest plugins and none worked. So frustrating! I think it could be my theme. Not sure. Anyway, I’m enjoying a mini Spring break, so I’m just going to take it easy. FF pretty much takes care of itself with participants like you in it! XOXO
Sarah 'n Spice says
March 27, 2015 at 11:27 amHope you feel better soon!
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:12 pmThanks, Sarah!
Elaine @ foodbod says
March 27, 2015 at 11:48 amHey, it all looks amazing, there’s so much colour from all of the dishes, no pimping required! I hope you feel better soon x x x
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:15 pm😀 So glad to hear, Elaine! I’m not so good at pimping anything. I think I am feeling better, thanks!
Elaine @ foodbod says
March 28, 2015 at 2:37 amAre you kidding me?? You’re ‘so not good at pimping anything’?? You take the most stunning photos or beautifully created dishes! That crudite bouquet? That rainbow pizza? If that’s not pimping what is?? 😉
Divine Spice Box says
March 27, 2015 at 12:05 pmThank u so much Angie and the people who are part of the Fiesta Friday for this feature ! I am so honoured 🙂 This Mango Coconut Tres Leches Cake was my first attempt at Tres Leches and though i was pretty skeptical about trying this spin, i am so happy i did go for it and got it here on the FF table ! Thank u so much again for the feature:)
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:23 pmYou’re welcome, Prachi! I absolutely love that cake! I’ve had tres leches cake many times, but never with mango and coconut. It sounds so amazing!
charmbutterfly19 says
March 27, 2015 at 1:01 pmI hope you get well soon! Can’t wait for the gaudy neon explosion! Lol
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:25 pmOh it’s happening, Charm! Or is it Butterfly? 🙂 You just wait! I’m feeling better already, thanks!
charmbutterfly19 says
March 27, 2015 at 9:32 pmYou got this girl!!
thebrookcook says
March 27, 2015 at 1:14 pmI love the new party site! Truly spectacular posts from last week as well- mouthwatering! Happy FF! 🙂
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:28 pmThanks, Josette! I do appreciate your support! So great to hear you continue to enjoy FF! Hugs!
Josette@thebrookcook says
March 30, 2015 at 8:23 pmI really look forward to your party every week! I hope that you are feeling better now too. <3
coconutcraze says
March 27, 2015 at 1:18 pmThis is a great job you are doing. Everything will fall in place at the right time. Get well soon, Angie. I feel so happy to be in this party. Let me link my tart too!
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:30 pmThanks so much, Sri! Do you know how comforting it was to read your comment? It was like free therapy! 😀
Lili says
March 27, 2015 at 4:15 pmHi Angie! Hope you feel better soon! Just wanted to say to you, your co-hosts and everyone at Fiesta Friday thank you so much for the feature and all the positve comments!!! 🙂 I must confess I jumped around the flat a lot when I saw I’d been honoured at FF, with little yips and woohoos, but without the cheerleader pompons! 🙂 Also will be very excited if people do decide to make the macarons, with either the Italian meringue method (yes, safer!) or French one. Let me know how it goes anyone who does – you can do it!!! 🙂
Angie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:36 pmThat’s so great to hear we made you happy, Lili! And I promise I’ll give macarons another chance. My kids will be very happy. They sometimes talk about the first time they had macarons in Paris 🙂
Lili says
March 28, 2015 at 6:47 pmI’ve heard other people reminisce about their first macarons in Paris! Sweet. I’m sure your kids will enjoy yours Angie! Good to hear you’re getting better and thanks for hosting the party!
A Home Cook says
March 27, 2015 at 4:15 pmI’m impressed. Writing when you’re not feeling good is a big achievement. And writing in grammatical English is even harder!
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 7:14 amThank you so much! I’m somewhat humbled by the compliment. I tend to write the way I talk on my blog, informally. It was hard to do at first (in my former life, my job was to write press releases, etc.) but it’s getting easier 🙂
A Home Cook says
March 28, 2015 at 5:36 pmShifting from media-style writing (or any other structured genre) to something less formal can be tricky. It explains why your stuff is always fun to read, though.
Sadhna Grover says
March 27, 2015 at 5:25 pmThanks for the party. I have my first post link on this party of “Cauliflower,carrot and turnip pickle”.
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 7:16 amWelcome, Sadhna! Please mix and mingle! Visit the other links and engage in conversations. We’re a friendly bunch! 😀
The Hopeful Herbalist says
March 27, 2015 at 5:55 pmSitting here at the end of the day, wishing I had read your post earlier ,instead of after the “freezer” supper!
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 7:19 amIt all depends on the freezer supper. I had a decent one not too long ago. Marie Callender’s. It really was pretty good! Or I was just hungry 😀
elamb says
March 27, 2015 at 9:32 pmOh wow, thanks so much for featuring my pomelo noodle salad! You need to get better quick, Miss Angie, so you can teach us all how to choose perfect pomelos – I think I squeezed about 12 of them before randomly choosing one! Love the new party hangout!
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 7:21 amYou’re welcome, E! And yes, apparently there is a secret to choosing pomelos. I will tell you soon enough! 😀
Sonal Kalra says
March 27, 2015 at 10:49 pmAww c’on! Don’t be harsh on yourself! When the room is full of people eating, drinking and having fun- who has the time to notice! Feel better soon xoxox and better late than never – Congratulations Angie! Now we can party as long as we want! Much Love xxx
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 7:25 amThanks for understanding, Sonal! Also for not expecting too much. Too much expectation makes me nervous and hyper at the same time. And then I get craaazzzy!! 😀 😀
Sonal Kalra says
March 28, 2015 at 10:05 amYou’ll be fine :* This is the first time I linked my post here, is it linked…?
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 6:30 pmQuinoa fried rice? Then, yes, I see the yummy rice! 😀
Sonal Kalra says
March 29, 2015 at 9:22 pmAah yes… Usually I would get a notification… So was wondering ☺️Thank you
Angie says
March 29, 2015 at 11:25 pmI guess you don’t get notifications from a self-hosted site? News to me, too 🙂
Sonal Kalra says
March 30, 2015 at 9:20 amSorry for all the trouble… I’m trying to figure out how it works ☺️ Hence the questions
Angie says
March 30, 2015 at 2:53 pmNo trouble at all!
Sue says
March 28, 2015 at 7:04 amNew to the roundup and it all looks lovely
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 7:09 amWelcome, Sue! Would you join our party, please?
Jing says
March 28, 2015 at 9:26 amI missed one party and here’s a new site already! Hope you get better soon, Angie! As for HTML and CSS, you can try this free course here: https://www.udacity.com/course/ud304 and more https://www.udacity.com/courses#!/web-development 🙂
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 10:41 amThanks, Jing!! I’ll check them out asap. See what happens when you don’t keep up with Fiesta Friday?! 😀
Loretta says
March 28, 2015 at 11:59 amSo sorry to hear Angie, sinus infections are terrible aren’t they? I hope by now you are on the mend. It looks like your new digs has everyone happy and mingling pretty well. Don’t worry about the bells and whistles, you are doing an amazing job, you’re like the Pied Piper, everyone follows you no matter where you go :)). Bravo!!
Angie says
March 28, 2015 at 4:26 pmYup, I’m already feeling better after a day of antibiotics, thanks! Unfortunately I think my kids and hubby are now starting to feel sick. Oh dear! Thanks for being so supportive, Loretta. I always can count on you. XOXO
milkandbun says
March 29, 2015 at 5:59 amHope you get better soon, Angie! And I think no matter how looks FF site, people want to party! I love FF! 🙂 Hugs
Angie says
March 29, 2015 at 10:24 amThat’s great to hear, Mila! I want to make sure people feel welcomed @FF. And Im feeling better, thanks! 🙂
eclecticoddsnsods says
March 30, 2015 at 2:01 pmHow odd I could have sworn I commented before. The sea air on holiday must be getting to me . I hope you feel better soon sweetie xxx
Angie says
March 30, 2015 at 4:11 pmMaybe it went to spam. Were you spamming me? 😀 Just kidding! I’m feeling better, can you tell? Are you on a beach somewhere? How wonderful!! So jealous!
eclecticoddsnsods says
March 31, 2015 at 3:38 amAh glad your better
viaja2 says
March 30, 2015 at 3:26 pmEspero que esté mejorando, la sinusitis es bastante dolorosa y molesta.
El sitio nuevo está mejorando mucho, debes de estar haciendo un gran esfuerzo y muchos cursos. Espero que cuando seas una especialista en Pluggins y cosas de esas que no tengo ni idea de qué son, me las cuentes y consiga arreglar el paso a mi nuevo blog, que aún está a medias.
Un abrazo.
Mariángeles.
Angie says
March 30, 2015 at 4:07 pmMe siento mejor, gracias! Tuve tiempo para aprender más acerca de plugins, pero todavía tengo un largo camino por recorrer. Gracias por notar las pequeñas mejoras. Por supuesto compartiré con ustedes algo que aprender. Házmelo saber lo que necesita ayuda. XOXO
viaja2 says
March 30, 2015 at 4:29 pmCuánto me alegro de que estés aprendiendo mucha informática, ya iré preguntándote dudas, pero cuando estés ya trasladada del todo al nuevo blog.
Un abrazo.
Sandhya says
March 30, 2015 at 4:16 pmHope you feel better soon, Angie! Congratulations on the new party place!
Angie says
March 30, 2015 at 4:41 pmYes, I’m feeling much better. Thanks, Sandhya!
petra08 says
March 30, 2015 at 5:15 pmIt looks great! I hope you are feeling better! 🙂 x
Angie says
March 30, 2015 at 7:08 pmThanks, Petra! Still a lot more work to be done. I’m feeling a lot better, thank you! 🙂
petra08 says
March 31, 2015 at 6:49 amGlad to hear! 🙂