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May 1, 2015 By Angie 100 Comments

Fiesta Friday #66

When I complained about my not-so-positive Pinterest experience last week, I may have given you the idea that Pinterest is not a good company or a worthy social platform. I actually think otherwise.

I think Pinterest is worth investing your time in. If I had extra time, I would devote it on Pinterest ahead of any other social media. You know why? Because of this:


top referrers for thenovicegardener

This is the summary of the top referrers of my other blog TheNoviceGardener. I’m using TheNoviceGardener as an example since it’s an older site than FiestaFriday.net and therefore gives a more accurate measure on its statistics.

Do you see who my top referrers are? The #1 top referrer for TheNoviceGardener is “Search Engines” (the bulk of which coming from Google) and that is to be expected.

But do you see who is in the #2 slot? Not WordPress Reader! That is shocking to me, too! The second top referrer for my blog is Pinterest!

I find that very interesting, especially since I only opened a Pinterest account in the second half of TheNoviceGardener’s 2-year life span. Yet already it has referred more views than WordPress Reader!

My direct contact with them has also been positive. Their customer support is very attentive and helpful. They will actually reply to your questions directly. Ever heard from a Facebook staff or for that matter, WordPress, directly?

Actually, I’ll take the latter back. I did hear from a couple of Happiness Engineers. But Facebook is apparently faceless. I have yet to get help in solving my problems. I don’t get newsfeed and I sometimes can’t share anybody else’s posts! But that’s another discussion for another day.

For now, though, if you haven’t tried Pinterest, I think you should. And please invite me to follow you, because I will.

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Now it’s time to fiesta! I’m excited to announce a brand-new co-host for us, Anna @Anna International! And what a trooper she is! I didn’t have time to find a second co-host and she has agreed to do it solo!

By the way, if any of you are interested in co-hosting Fiesta Friday, I’m accepting applications. No, really, we can use the help, so please let me know. It’d be nice to have a long list of future co-hosts so I don’t have to scramble every week.

Now let’s take a look at this week’s featured posts:

mochi tartWhite Nectarine Black Sesame Mochi Tart from ten.times.tea.

“I loved everything about this post – the recipe, the presentation, the beautiful pictures and the story. I can relate to reading with an ‘aggressive fury’, and I could so see this kind of a tart being described by Murakami himself in one of his wonderfully bizarre stories. The delicate sesame tart pastry filled with mochi, cream and nectarines is unique but comforting all at once. I really want one!” — Effie

“This is simply incredible!! I love ice cream-stuffed mochi (green tea is my fave), but I never even thought you can make mochi at home. And here is ten.times.tea making mochi tart! I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the idea. I need to spend a whole weekend to duplicate this since I’m beyond intrigued! — Angie

Lemon Macaroon Kataifi Tarts from Julianna @Foodie on Board.

“I think this is the first set of food I have seen at FF # 65 and I immediately ran into her – I just couldn’t let her pass without me taking some of these amazing sweets. They look like macaroon in a nest. The Kataifi still amazes me although I have tried them before. These literally made my mouth water.” — Jhuls

“Well, thank goodness, finally here’s a recipe worthy to use my kataifi for. I bought that thing so long ago I can’t remember when and it’s been sitting in my freezer since. I’ve been looking for a perfect recipe for it and I think this is IT! Thank you, Julianna!” — Angie

Pansy and Herb Ice Cooler from Juju @Cookingwithauntjuju. https://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2015/04/22/pansy-and-herb-ice-cooler/

“Aunt Juju got so creative with this awesome cooler. I mean, isn’t is so beautiful?? I don’t drink alcohol, but I don’t think I have to drink to appreciate it. Besides, you can use any bottled drink here, yes? Those pansies are just so gorgeous!” — Jhuls

“Gasp! Love it! The prettiest use for your Spring herbs and flowers, for sure! Just beyootiful, Juju!” — Angie

Hot and Sweet Chilly Prawns from Sadia @Savory and Sweet Food

“I couldn’t help but have a little giggle when I saw Sadia’s stripy bowl – I have the same one! But just look at all those beautiful photos, the prawns haven’t just taken on the colour of the marinade, you can actually see the marinade sticking to the prawns. It’s lovely, colourful and inviting, and paired with the noodles a yummy bowl of comfort.” — Effie

“Mouth-watering sweet and spicy prawns! Perfect bite-sized morsels for nibbling or popping in your mouth! Would make an excellent appetizer, too, I think.” — Angie

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Comments

  1. annainternational says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Hi everyone! I am so excited to be co-hosting with Angie, and I can’t wait to read all your lovely posts.
    On the Pinterest thing, I read a GREAT blog post this morning with advice on how to optimise it for blogging from an event at Pinterest HQ (straight from the horse’s mouth!) which you might be interested to read here: https://handluggageonly.co.uk/2015/05/01/27-tips-and-tricks-you-need-to-know-to-grow-your-blog-with-pinterest/
    And er, yeah, let’s all pin each other’s recipes as well as enjoying and commenting on them! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jhuls says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:06 am

      Hello, Anna! Glad to hear you are co-hosting! Wohoo!! Have fun! xx

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      • annainternational says

        May 1, 2015 at 8:58 am

        Thanks Jhuls! Loving it already! 🙂 x

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Thanks for co-hosting, Anna! So excited to have you on board. On the Pinterest thing, I really need to pay more attention to it. Of course by now, I have deleted boards, rearranged/moved pins, etc., and this post is saying never do that! But I like my boards to be more organized! Oh, well…

      Reply
    • Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:11 am

      Hi Anna, thank you for co-hosting! 🙂

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    • carolinescookingblog says

      May 1, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks for co-hosting Anna, and for the article. I try to pin and share as many as I can each week, time-permitting, and hope to keep doing so!

      Reply
  2. elamb says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:04 am

    Lovely list of features, Miss Angie! It was a great collection of recipes and people 🙂

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Really was! That mochi tart is incredible, isn’t it?

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      • elamb says

        May 1, 2015 at 8:06 am

        It really is, I’ve been thinking about it all week! Thanks for letting me co-host 🙂

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  3. Jhuls says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:08 am

    Hi, Angie. So happy about Pinterest being on #2 slot. I have to check mine. 😀 Thanks for having me co-host last week with Effie. You know I’d love to do it again. Just let me know. Happy FF and enjoy your weekend. xoxo

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:12 am

      You’ll be back sooner than you think, Jhuls! Always such a pleasure having you! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:09 am

    Thanks for another great party! Happy Friday 😀

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:12 am

      Thanks for participating, Amanda! Happy FF! 🙂

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      • annainternational says

        May 1, 2015 at 8:59 am

        Thanks for both great recipes Amanda! Enjoy your weekend!

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  5. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Woohoo I made it on time this week – and I still don’t have internet, so yay me haha!
    I love pinterest, it can be frustrating at times but there’s no denying it’s an amazing tool! It’s my #2 referrer after search engines too. I also just love using it, I get stuck in pinterest holes a lot haha! I use a scheduler to pin now as well, so I can be active throughout the day and not spam my followers all at once!

    Happy FF!

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Good to know about scheduling pins! That’s a great tip! What?! No internet? But how do you survive?!? 😀 😀 Hurray to Pinterest! Let’s pin each other’s pins!!

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      • Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says

        May 1, 2015 at 8:24 am

        I know!! It’s been down since Wednesday, I’m barely surviving! I’ve been using my phone to tether my computer which is very useful, but it’s eating through my data!
        Yes!! I do try and pin from FF a lot but I definitely don’t do it as much as I should!

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        • Angie says

          May 1, 2015 at 8:30 am

          You have my sympathy! Go to Starbucks or something. They have wifi, don’t they? And I’m with you about not pinning enough!

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          • annainternational says

            May 1, 2015 at 9:00 am

            I totally just pinned your macarons! 🙂 And lots of other recipes already! Can I ask, what scheduler do you use? I feel like I need to get into that! x

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          • Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says

            May 1, 2015 at 11:26 am

            Haha with all the money I’d spend on Mocha Frappucinos it’s probably cheaper for me to use my phone’s data haha!

            Reply
  6. Sadia Mohamed says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Yaaay! Im soo happy to be featured in the top posts. Thanks a lottt! Didnt expect it at all. 😀

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:24 am

      You’re welcome! The sweet and spicy shrimps look awesome, Sadia! 🙂

      Reply
    • elamb says

      May 3, 2015 at 7:15 am

      That was one great dish! And I really did like the bowl 😉

      Reply
  7. GFLife247 says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:26 am

    Angie, these are some awesome features yet again! And, I love that Pinterest works so well for you, I’ll have to get better about using mine. Also, I’d be glad to help co-host in the end of May. I finally end my travels May 19th! 🙂

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Will put you down on the list, thank you!! Yes, definitely start paying attention to Pinterest! 🙂

      Reply
    • annainternational says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Pinterest is the best! But beware – like Michelle says, ‘Pinterest holes’ are easy to fall into once you get into it! Lol! These days I pretty much always check there first if I’m looking for a specific recipe or ideas with a particular ingredient. I just bought a house too, so I may or may not have spent hours looking at gorgeous homes for inspiration! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Quinn Caudill says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Hi Angie, Great feedback on Pinterest. I need to spend a day (If I can find one) to learn to optimize Pinterest. I am getting some awesome advice from other comments. Thanks Quinn

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Yup! If I had an extra day, I would use it to finally re-organize my boards so that they make sense! 🙂

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      • annainternational says

        May 1, 2015 at 9:06 am

        I currently have one board for the thousands of food and recipe related pins that I have!! I really need to split that up into courses, cuisines and whatnot, to make it easier, but it does take time! Worth if it if can help spread the word about your own recipes though!

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  9. Johanne Lamarche says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Great selections Angie! How interesting to see Pinterest as the second biggest referrer. I have posted on P from the start but just in a jumbled way, one picture from each post. Wish I had organized it better in categories. It is a fascinating site. Do you use Instagram?

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:02 am

      I just started Instagram a few weeks ago. I like how quickly your posts reach viewers, but haven’t really seen any impact on blog views, but I just started. I need to re-organize my Pinterest boards, too. Better sooner than later! 🙂

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    • annainternational says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:04 am

      Hi Johanne – I’m far from a Pinterest expert, but I find it helps to use the boards to organise my pinning in general, and also to pin from my blog onto those, but I also have a dedicated board for my blog that I pin all my blog posts to. It makes it easy to find them, and also is another place I can pin them without looking too spammy (which I worry about sometimes!). I also LOVE Instagram. What can I say, I’m a sucker for a pretty photo! I do tend to post one image from each post with the good old #ontheblog, but I don’t know that it drives much (or any) traffic. I guess I should pay more attention to that!

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  10. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Thanks so much ladies for the feature. The ice cooler is fun to make, easy and everyone loves it 🙂 I can co-host the week of May 22nd Angie.

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Thanks, Juju, I’ll put you down! That ice cooler is so pretty! You know I’ll be doing it! 🙂

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      • cookingwithauntjuju.com says

        May 1, 2015 at 9:26 am

        I marked it down on my calendar 🙂 Your daughter will have fun making the ice cooler too!

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        • Angie says

          May 1, 2015 at 9:29 am

          I was going to show her your post! 🙂

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          • cookingwithauntjuju.com says

            May 1, 2015 at 3:35 pm

            I hear you about Pinterest – my Stuffed Cabbage Rolls -WW has been viewed 34,145 times as of today. Most of them are pins!!!

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            • Angie says

              May 1, 2015 at 9:08 pm

              That must have been a killer recipe! I’m not surprised; you have many great recipes. And I’m glad you told me. I’ve been looking for a good stuffed cabbage recipe. My husband, to this day, brags about the stuffed cabbage served at his college fraternity house. I’m not kidding! He does it every time I make mine! It’s time to change that, don’t you think? 🙂

  11. eclecticoddsnsods says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:26 am

    Hello Angie, thank you for all your wonderful advice and anna, I don’t spend nearly enough time marketing or looking at stats, they scare me lol. Sorry I couldn’t help out this weekend but having switch off offline time with my son. I hope you have a lovely party, i brought some healthy chocolate along..coughs xx

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    • annainternational says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:29 am

      Hi Justine! Great to hear you are having a weekend off with your son – I hope you both have a lovely time!
      I think one day I need to get to grips with stats, but for me, posting regularly is only a recent thing thanks to work, so I’m going to enjoy that a little while before I get too serious! Lol! 🙂
      And thanks for the chocolate! Ha ha! Happy Fiesta Friday! x

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      • eclecticoddsnsods says

        May 3, 2015 at 4:47 pm

        Oh stats and me are strangers hehe

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      • eclecticoddsnsods says

        May 3, 2015 at 4:47 pm

        Will I be seeing you for tea in a few weeks?

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        • annainternational says

          May 5, 2015 at 5:25 am

          Was this comment meant for me Justine?! I would certainly love to but I didn’t realise we had plans! 😉

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          • eclecticoddsnsods says

            May 5, 2015 at 6:12 am

            You’re in London aren’t you? X

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          • annainternational says

            May 5, 2015 at 6:13 am

            I moved to Yorkshire! 🙂 But I am down in London every couple of weeks for work, so I am sure we can arrange something!

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:30 am

      That’s ok. Family comes first! Glad you can come to the party, at least! Have a wonderful weekend! XO

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      • eclecticoddsnsods says

        May 3, 2015 at 4:47 pm

        Thank you x

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  12. annainternational says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Right, afraid I have to leave the party temporarily to go walk my dogs as they are pestering me particularly cutely! In true Arnie style though….I’ll be back!

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:32 am

      And I have to go to work! See you all later! XOXO

      Reply
  13. Sonal Kalra says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:46 am

    Whoa! That’s some tech talk going on! 😛 I’m surprised I made it here on time this week! Love the features! Good luck team AA <3 Happy Fiesta Friday!

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      Did you finally roll out of bed at 9:30? When most people have been awake for 3 hours? Lol, just kidding!! On weekends I don’t get off my bed before 10 am. I refuse!! Great seeing you bright and early at the fiesta. Well, it’s night time now but that’s my fault. 😀

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      • annainternational says

        May 2, 2015 at 3:23 am

        I’ve just come back to the party, and it’s 8am here in the UK! On a Saturday! Don’t know what’s come over me, just couldn’t wait to get back and see some more amazing recipes! 🙂

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  14. chefjulianna says

    May 1, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Happy Fiesta Friday, all! Looks like we have some gorgeous posts to pour through today! Thanks so much for featuring my Kataifi creation, Angie! I truly appreciate it. Well, listening to you all talk about Pinterest is making me think that I should go back and do some work on that site…I think I lost my password and haven’t had too much time to get busy there… But I will say that I have some amazing ideas and photos on Pinterest. Have a great weekend, everyone! 😀

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      I almost gave up on my kataifi. I made some appetizers with it before, but couldn’t decide what dessert to make with it. I think your macaroons idea is pretty awesome. I hope I can make them as nicely. And definitely give Pinterest a second look! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Sadhna Grover says

    May 1, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Thanks very much for the lovely party again.

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      You’re welcome, Sadhna! I’m glad to hear you continue to enjoy the party!

      Reply
  16. aiming4simple says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    I like Pinterest, but Yummly is also a great option for finding and sharing recipes. It’s often right behind Pinterest in driving traffic to my blog, and I just started using it last month. If you add the “yum” button to your sharing options, with your top-notch recipes and photography, I predict you will get tons of “yums!”

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Oh, haven’t tried Yumly. Although I downloaded their recipe plugin when I started FiestaFriday.net. Then I decided to go with a simpler plugin. But I’ve used their website to find some really nice recipe. Will have to give them a second look. Thanks so much for the tip and the kind words! 🙂

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    • annainternational says

      May 2, 2015 at 3:25 am

      That is a great tip! I’ve never come across it before – dangerous though, am sure I don’t need more yummy food to drool over- it’s terrible for my diet! 🙂
      Thanks for joining us at FF!

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      • aiming4simple says

        May 2, 2015 at 10:01 am

        If you “yum” mostly healthy recipes, Yummly will suggest similar kinds of recipes for you…:)

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        • annainternational says

          May 2, 2015 at 11:29 am

          Great tip, Def need to check it out, thanks!

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  17. Arl's World says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    Hi Angie! I love Pinterest, but don’t have as much time to pin as I would like. Mostly my post from here go there. I think it is a good source of referrals. Happy FF! Thanks so much for all your hard work to make FF so much fun!! 🙂 <3

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      I’m hoping to have more free time come Summer when schools are closed. Then I can devote more blogging time 🙂 So glad you continue to enjoy Fiesta Friday, Arlene. Very comforting to hear! XOXO

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  18. tentimestea says

    May 1, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    Thanks so much for the feature! It’s quite an honour for me, and I’m so happy the mochi had a nice reception! For better or for worse it’s encouraged me to act on more of my ideas 🙂 Pinterest is sounding very appealing now, and from the other comments, quite fun! Haha, but as long as there’s Fiesta Friday, I’ll be happy.
    Oh, and I’d love to cohost on a week you need help if you’d have me 🙂

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      That mochi tart is just incredible! One of a kind! So different, so intriguing, so pretty…I can go on and on. It deserves the spotlight! 🙂
      Yes, I really think you should take a look at Pinterest. Really is quite fun but be warned, it can be addicting. So many pretty pictures of so many things out there! And it’ll be a pleasure to have you as my co-host. I’m definitely putting you down on my list! 🙂

      Reply
  19. carolinescookingblog says

    May 1, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Hi Angie, I’m happy to co-host pretty much whenever apart from in June.

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      Thanks, Caroline! I still need at least one co-host next week, FF67. Would you be able to do it? Please let me know!

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      • carolinescookingblog says

        May 3, 2015 at 3:07 pm

        Yes that should work. I have mother in law visiting which should mean my son is otherwise occupied and so I can do a bit more visiting of sites 🙂

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        • Angie says

          May 4, 2015 at 6:34 am

          Ok, you’re it! Now I need to find a partner for you.

          Reply
  20. Sarah 'n Spice says

    May 1, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    I agree with you, Pinterest is a great place for getting traffic to your site! Happy Fiesta Friday 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend!

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      So glad you agree with my assessment, Sarah! Now I don’t feel so clueless! 🙂 Enjoy the fiesta and have a wondeful weekend!

      Reply
  21. polianthus says

    May 1, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Oh kataifi, I have some too, must try that recipe!

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      Let us know what you think if you do try it! 🙂

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      • polianthus says

        May 2, 2015 at 3:55 am

        Just need to find the kataifi! Ill let you know 🙂

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  22. Kitsch n flavours says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    And I was your first (worst) follower! Still have those t-towels folded as they were sent. Along with several others, from the 70’s, that I never use. Love to have them. Hey, do you have any tips on using Pinterest? I know I should use it more often, but can’t figure how to get the most out of it.

    Reply
    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      OMG! Yes, how can I forget?! You were my very first follower, lol! 😀 😀 But definitely not the worst! I have followers who only follow so I can follow back, which is fine. That’s how things are anyway. I think I can give you a few tips but I’m still learning myself. I’ll share everything I learn, promise! For now, I think the best thing to do is to join those group boards. Things move pretty fast there. I’ve joined a couple and most of my repins come from there. You and I can start a group board if you like. Have to find a niche.

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  23. breakfastdramaqueen says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Pinterest is great for referrers! My main problem is that I’m now addicted to pinning pictures of pancakes 😛

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    • Angie says

      May 1, 2015 at 10:43 pm

      Lol, same here, but not just pancakes. I seem to pin indiscriminately. Everything looks too good not to pin! 😀

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      • annainternational says

        May 2, 2015 at 3:33 am

        Ha, I actually make the pancakes too – boyfriend is getting fed up of a different recipe each week! He always says his favourite are the very first banana pancakes I ever shared on the first FF!
        Angie your tale about pinning without checking the source was a bit of a cautionary one – I have tried to at least check the source of everything I pin, also because I hate the thought that scammers are stealing other people’s hard work and images to promote their own sites, but sometimes when on my phone I am lazy and I just go ahead and click Pin 🙁

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  24. annainternational says

    May 2, 2015 at 3:31 am

    Morning all! At least, it is here in the UK! How are all your party hangovers?! I might have had one too many of Michelle’s Frisky Summer Punch! I cannot resist bison grass vodka, it’s the only kind I like!
    Anyway, whilst I was out walking the dogs yesterday in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside (I just moved here and still every day the scenery takes my breath away!), I had an idea. All this Pinterest chat made me realise we’re all using it, and it would be fantastic to have a board we can all pin our FF recipes to.
    Angie, what do you reckon to a group Fiesta Friday board? It could be a great way to let others know they can join the party too! 🙂 Thoughts anyone? (And Angie, I know you are already super-busy running the party each week so I could figure out how to set up the board for you if that helps!).
    For those of you still partying – respect! I’m early to bed these days! 🙂

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    • Angie says

      May 2, 2015 at 6:58 am

      I’m up early, too! It’s only 7 am! But I’m not getting off the bed! 🙂 I actually started an FF board already, mostly to “advertise” FF features but haven’t been pinning lately. I can turn it into a group board, starting with having you as another pinner. If you start following me, I can add you. That’s a recent Pinterest rule.

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      • annainternational says

        May 2, 2015 at 7:00 am

        Brilliant! Will do! How exciting! And I confess, I might ‘ ve gone back to bed with a big cappuccino and a good book for a little bit! 🙂

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      • annainternational says

        May 2, 2015 at 12:50 pm

        Followed, and excited to pin! 🙂

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        • Angie says

          May 2, 2015 at 1:39 pm

          I added you. Now I think you need to accept before you can start pinning. Happy pinning! I’ll post about it soon and invite more FF friends.

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          • annainternational says

            May 2, 2015 at 1:52 pm

            I accepted! I pinned! Only a couple though, don’t want to spam it!! Maybe it would be good to have a rule about frequency of pinning? Maybe once a week only? Thanks, another great recipe repertoire! 🙂

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            • Angie says

              May 2, 2015 at 5:40 pm

              I think that’s a good idea. Or maybe the number of pins per week.

  25. Elaine @ foodbod says

    May 2, 2015 at 5:19 am

    The recipes and photos that everyone brings every week never fails to amaze me! So much talent, week after week!!
    And thank you for the kick up the backside, I need to put some more effort into pinterest xx

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    • Angie says

      May 2, 2015 at 7:04 am

      My feeling exactly!
      You go get on Pinterest right away now, Elaine! You won’t regret it, I promise! 🙂

      Reply
  26. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    May 2, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Actually Angie I did a post on pins back in November, 2014. At that time this post had received almost 24,000 pins. In 6 months that post on Stuffed Cabbage Rolls has received another 10,000 views. I have no idea how this happened 🙂

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    • Angie says

      May 2, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      Congratulations, Juju! You have a post that’s gone viral! People must really like the recipe! I did search for it and bookmark it, but haven’t read it carefully. Now I know I MUST try it! 🙂

      Reply
  27. weebirdie says

    May 2, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    I just managed to make page for my baking & blog on facebook, never mind Pinterest. I used Pinterest to look for idea and ‘pin’ them, but havn’t given much thought about it yet. Lot to learn, thank you. And I discover a few more great blogs this week, thanks to FF again!!

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    • Angie says

      May 2, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      Oh, I know exactly how it is. Even though I now have a Facebook page and Pinterest account, even started Instagram and Google+, I hardly have time to do anything on any of them! And then there are Twitter and Tumblr, too. My head is spinning! I should let my daughter take care of these things. She knows more than I do! Good to see you, weebirdie! 🙂

      Reply
      • annainternational says

        May 4, 2015 at 5:05 am

        It is crazy isn’t it? I think my ‘strategy’ (as far as I have one!) is to focus on the ones I kind of understand – Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. I still have no idea what Google+ is all about, and I am useless at Twitter! I feel like I should try harder at it though, but finding the time!! The good thing about Pinterest is that if you’re already on it, you can just pin your own posts as well, without too much effort, and even if you don’t go viral, you might have a few re-pins. I think as with everything, it takes time (and maybe a bit of luck?) to really grow your presence. Thanks for joining us at the party! 🙂

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  28. Richa Gupta says

    May 5, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    Hey Angie and Anna! Thanks for hosting Fiesta Fridays. I just stumbled upon this virtual blog party a few days ago and just submitted my first link too. This group is so talented and I can’t wait to get started 🙂

    Reply
    • Angie says

      May 5, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      Welcome to Fiesta Friday, Richa! We’re excited to have you! I look forward to getting to know you and swapping recipes with you! 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa Gupta says

        May 6, 2015 at 1:13 am

        Thanks Angie! Ditto 🙂

        Reply
    • annainternational says

      May 6, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      So glad you found us Richa! It is indeed an awesome group, and a super friendly one too! 🙂 Thanks for bringing your delicious apple chips to the party!

      Reply
  29. dawnspitfire says

    June 14, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    Great recipes!
    Agree about pinterest….nice but not my thing.

    Reply
    • Angie says

      June 14, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      It’s not for everyone. There’s a lot of pretty pins, though, which I like. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the recipes! 🙂

      Reply

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