I’ve been very busy this week, mostly with the garden. My goodness, those weeds didn’t wait for even one minute! As soon as Spring arrived, so did they! So I’ve been digging and pulling and hoeing and raking and so on and so forth.
And my eyes are itchy and my nose is runny… Aah… Spring and Sneezes… You can’t have one without the other… Just like Cookies and Milk… Fish and Chips… Sonny and Cher… Ginger and Loretta…
They’re your co-hosts this week! Ginger is a new co-host for you, isn’t it exciting? Yay! And she is ably assisted by a returning co-host, Loretta! Double yay!! Don’t forget to link your post to their blogs, Ginger & Bread and Safari Of The Mind. (Great blog names, by the way!)
After I finish sneezing, I will join you at the fiesta, okey dokey? I’ll bring something!
Outstanding posts from last week’s fiesta are:
Teriyaki Flank Steak Sushi Burgers from Dini @Giramuk’s Kitchen.
“I wanted to jump for joy when I read this post! I was completely mesmerized by Dini’s creative take on classic Sushi! I honestly can’t stop thinking about the layers of flavour and texture here. It is so very refined and yet so much fun!” — Julianna
“For those of us who love sushi, and those of us who love steaks, and pretty much those who just love great food, Dini has created a sensation with this burger. Her tantalizing teriyaki would do it for me on its own, but presented in this novel ‘bun’ with all the Asian style trimmings she really takes this dish above and beyond.” — Hilda
“One word. So. Freaking. Awesome. Okay, 3 words! Unbelievable! Okay, one word! Whatever, I’m just speechless!” — Angie
Rhubarb Hibiscus Macarons from ten.times.tea.
“Anyone who can make professional looking macarons deserves in my books some serious recognition. These ones are particularly appealing with their natural colours and fruity floral flavours. This recipe just screams “make me!”, and with these step by step instructions and photos I think I just might.” — Hilda
“Wow! Rhubarb Hibiscus macarons? ten.times.tea, what is your real name? And where do you live? So we can go visit you? You know, so we can innocently wander into your kitchen? And accidentally wipe these out?” — Angie
For the love of cauliflower from Elaine @foodbod.
“If this post doesn’t inspire you to start cooking with cauliflowers, then you must have been decidedly against cauliflowers. I will never look at cauliflowers and think “boring” anymore. Such a versatile vegetable! I’m set to do all kinds of experiments! Thanks, Elaine! You’ve opened my eyes!” — Angie
Asparagus, Mozzarella and Lamb Salad with Garlic Buttermilk from Petra @ Food Eat Love.
“Petra is a wiz at elegance both in presentation and flavours. Her dishes never cease to wow me and this is no exception. This is actually so much more than a salad, but what else can we call it? The tender pulled lamb, crisp greens, asparagus in season and all embellished by a mound of mozzarella with a creamy garlicky sauce call for a category all its own.” — Hilda
“Words fail me! Petra is an Iron Chef! Our very own Iron Chef! How lucky are we to have her recipes? Petra, you need an agent asap!” — Angie
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Wow! I didn’t expect that! Thank you so much for including my post xxxxx happy Fiesta Friday
I love that post! I made a few things with cauliflowers last week. I think one of them is worthy to be posted, we’ll see :-).
Excellent!!!! I’m so pleased xxxx
Oohhh!!! I see the cauliflower again and I am inlove!!
Hey Jhuls, do you see anything unusual with the post? Like some words are highlighted and when you click them, they’re some kind of ads? Or is it just my computer?
Oh, I am using my mobile, Angie, so I don’t see anything unusual. :/
Thanks, Jhuls! Glad to hear it’s not the post, anyway, just my computer. I’m pretty sure I’m dealing with malware.
Ohhh, I hope it gets okay.
It’s happened before. I have an iMac and Apple has an excellent customer support. I just need to give them a call. They’ll clean it up. But I just hate wasting my time! Thanks, Jhuls! XOXO
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wow!! That was such a great Surprise and made my week!! 😀 Thank you so much!
I am so excited to see the other posts this week!
I think everybody should give that sushi burger a try, Dini! Have you thought about opening a cafe and selling them? I’d be the first in line! 😀
What an amazing round up – again! And I am so excited to be co-hosting this week – thank you, Angie!!
We’re excited to have you, Ginger!! Thank YOU for co-hosting! 🙂
Seems our gardens specialize in the exact same thing Angie! Your allergies did not get in the way of selecting outstanding recipes from last week! Perfect!
Only because I have great co-hosts, Johanne! One of these days, you’ll have to co-host, too! 🙂
Happppppppppppppy Friday Ang! You’ll be happy to hear about my latest milestone- we are starting our very first garden this year!!! I am BEYOND excited! My husband has a serious green thumb (and used to own a landscape company) so he’s doing most of the work for now but I can’t wait to get out there! And I’m especially excited for fresh vegetables! Last time I went to get a cucumber at the grocery store I smashed by new 2015 rogue into my husbands truck. It’ll be much safer when the cucumbers are in the backyard! 😉 HAPPY FRIDAY! Good luck with those allergies, I get them bad too!
What?! Your husband owned a landscape company?! How lucky can a girl get! Your garden will be the envy of the neighborhood!! My husband on the other hand doesn’t know the difference between a flower and a weed. He pulled all my flowers and left me with the weeds!!
I feel so much better knowing you’ll be getting your cucumbers from your backyard, LOL!! 😀
I have been meaning to get to my terrace garden but am yet to get the soil. We went away for Spring break and are only just back. Gardening is very therapeutic but can be time consuming too.. Happy Fiesta Friday Angie!
I love gardening but find it much more challenging than cooking. Half the time I’m battling Mother Nature or wild animals. So many things you can’t control out there, unlike in the kitchen. That’s why I’m the novice gardener, haha… 😀
Yay! Thanks for the feature–it’s so exciting!
And please do come visit anytime (though particularly on a Friday) as I always need help with leftovers 😉
We love leftovers! So you might want to think twice about that invitation 🙂 Those macarons deserve the spotlight. Such unique flavors!!
Haha, thank you 🙂 And no worries; this only gives me an excuse to try making more!
Such a wonderful selection of posts from last week. They all deserve a huge round of applause. I hope your allergies don’t cause you too much discomfort Angie. Isn’t it fun to be out in the garden again though? I’m always in a happy place when I’m out there digging and finding worms and such. Roll on summer! 🙂 Thanks for inviting me to co-host again 🙂 It is always such a pleasure!
Yes, it’s a lot of fun to be out in the garden, actually. I find myself happiest and healthiest strangely when I’m outside even though I get allergies. They’re temporary, anyway. I feel fine later in the season. But I don’t like it when it’s too hot! I’m such a complainer! 🙂 Thank YOU, Loretta, for co-hosting. I can’t keep Fiesta Friday going without help from my co-hosts!! XOXO
Thank you so much for the feature! It is amazing and I am so honoured! Fiesta Friday is the best foodie party and I love to see all the lovely foods and how it always inspires me, as well as making me soooo hungry! 🙂 xx
You’re welcome, Petra! I do have a question for you. Do you keep an archive of your recipes? There must be enough there for a book, or at least an idea of a book. Most of your recipes are one-of-a-kind! You should seriously consider it! XOXO
hi Angie
Thank you so much 🙂 I have thought about it, I guess my problem is that I never stop long enough to think up a plan to make it happen but I will! Thank you so much for saying it, it gives me that positive kick I need and am glad you like the recipes 🙂 xxx
Feel better soon, Angie! Great round up, as always! Happy Fiesta Friday! xxx
Thanks, Sonal! Nothing that benadryl can’t fix 😀 Happy Fiesta Friday to you, too! XOXO
I hear you on the allergies!! My eyes and nose won’t stop leaking lol!
Benadryl works for me. Actually Zyrtec works better, but every time I take it, I can’t wake up LOL! The best way to take care of them I hear is allergy shots, but I’m scared of needles! 😀
oh sushi yummy and i cant believe how many entries are in here already woweee..faints!
I LOVE sushi, too! But I can’t make them to save my life, especially those rolled ones. But I got a sushi press. Haven’t tried it yet. We prefer to get our sushi the lazy way, from a sushi place five minutes away 😀
yes i cant make them but my youngest studied Japanese at primary school, well traditions i mean not tha tlanguage and now thinks he can make it heh ex
Sorry I’m so late everyone. It’s Saturday afternoon here, so I’ve brought some delicious strawberry focaccia for you all to enjoy as the post-party comedown!
Ooh…strawberry focaccia? That’s unusual but sounds wonderful! We eat bagels everyday. Maybe we can change things up a little and have this sweet focaccia instead! 🙂
I have been meaning to get to my terrace garden but am yet to get the soil. We went away for Spring break and are only just back. Gardening is very therapeutic but can be time consuming too.. Happy Fiesta Friday Angie!
Hi Su! I thought I replied to your comment yesterday? Yes, I agree, gardening is very therapeutic. It’s a lot of work but fun! Enjoy Fiesta Friday, Su, and have a wonderful weekend! 🙂