We’re going to try something different this week, okay? We’re going to have a quiet party, okay?
I know, that would be hard. Believe me, I understand. I’m the first in line whenever a party is mentioned. And I’m the most ardent proponent of the “work hard, play hard” credo. But for this Fiesta Friday, I’d like us to pause.
Because sometimes we need to slow down… to relax… to just enjoy the moment…
And most importantly, to appreciate and value each other.
So for this Fiesta Friday, I don’t have designated co-hosts. You all are! Please do view and visit each other’s links and leave a comment or two. Build on the friendship that you’ve started, even if just virtually.
We won’t be selecting features. Not this time. This time is just for us to let the other person know how fun and exciting they’ve made blogging for us by being there to read, like, follow, and leave comments.
Okay?
These are outstanding posts from last week:
Brown Butter Butterscotch Oreo Popsicles from Dina @ Giramuk’s Kitchen
“This is like a dream! Everything I like in one frozen treat. Brown Butter ICE CREAM!?!?! With OREOS!?!? Amazing! What a perfect summer dessert.” — Josette
“Just look at these popsicles! I just love the idea of the addition of brown butter which would just enrich the butterscotch flavor. Dini didn’t stop there however. She went and added oreos! There is no way I would be able to resist these.” — Julie
Corn Waffles with Warm Lobster Salad for a Summer Brunch from Johanne @ French Gardener Dishes
“I love lobster rolls, but so many people ruin it by adding too much mayonnaise. This beautiful warm salad uses an herb flavored crème fraîche and is complimented with a delicious fluffy corn waffle. Now that is one brunch I wish I was invited too.” — Julie
“I love everything about Johanne’s dish and can’t wait to make it myself! Such wonderful summer flavors that all go so well together. Beautiful fresh corn in the waffles AND the warm lobster salad- not to mention the pancetta, leeks, and fresh herbs. The herb-loaded crème fraîche topping just puts it over the top. Lovely!!” — Josette
Chocolate and Hazelnut Macarons from Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
“I’ve seen a lot of posts on making macarons, but have never had the confidence to try them myself. Michelle did an amazing job providing step-by-step instructions. She broke down the mystery and myths of making macarons. I think even I can make them now! My future macarons, thank you Michelle!” — Julie
Icelandic Geyser Rye Bread from Stef @ The Kiwi Fruit
“Cooking bread in a geyser… Wow. Not only is the cooking method fabulously special and unique, the shape is fun, and the bread looks absolutely delicious!” — Josette
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We do need to slow down & relax!! I’m going to the beach. 😉 Have a wonderful weekend & Happy Fiesta Friday!! 🙂
I think maybe I’ll follow behind you, Josette. The beach sounds perfect! 🙂
Angie, I love this post of yours. I am not bringing something today, not now. But I’ll be mingling with others. Hugs!
I think I’ll be mingling more myself, Jhuls. You are all so special to me! XOXO
Same here, Angie. Sending lots of love to you…
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Ooh I love this idea of a nice, chilled out party Angie – especially since I’m a bit all over the place these days, chilled is just what I need!
Thanks so much for the feature too 😀
My kids keep telling me, “Chill, mom, chill!!” I think for once, I’ll listen to them! I love your macarons!
Haha sometimes kids do know best!
Thank you 😀
A perfect post, thank you darling Anige xx
Bugger! I can finally leave a comment and I spell your name wrong!!!! Classic!
I can be Anige anytime for you. In fact, I love the way it sounds I might keep it 🙂
It’s quite French isn’t it??
Yes, it is!!
Je t’adore, Anige xxxxxxx
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I don’t know, I can’t help thinking with us all mingling and getting excited about the food it might be more hectic than relaxed, but either way it will be fun, I’m sure!
Maybe we can have classical music playing in the background. That’ll relax everyone, I think. Unless of course you’re like my uncle. He got in this frenzy whenever it was on, like he was in the zone 🙂
We could try, though it would remind me of being in my parents house so might stress me out more 🙂 Hey, as long as my son is either happily playing or sleeping I should be good – so far doing not too bad on both today!
I love your words, just perfect! I will bring something later (late as always).Thanks again for pulling us all together and hosing us every week, it is a truly extraordinary event! x
Thank you, darling! You’ve made Fiesta Friday so special with your presence, Petra. Not to mention your extraordinary talent and artistry. XOXO
xxx
Sometimes you just need to chill and I love this relaxed party Angie.
It’s much needed every so often, isn’t it? I’m sending you an email.
Great idea Angie – we all need to slow down and “smell the roses”. I have two posts from recent classes I have attended – just love hands on learning! Enjoy your weekend 🙂
You got that right, Judi! I think I want to take cooking classes 🙂
What do I say? I am going to be a quiet party person today. Will
Visit others and appreciate more of my friendships that I created right here at fiesta Friday. So many unknown faces, food frenzy souls, warm laughters, all become a good memory. Angie, your fiesta Friday brought so many of us together. FF made us laugh together and made us think together ! What a fabulous journey. So many of the friends here have become an integral part of my life. They pop on my posts and I feel complete.
Thanks for bringing us together. A message today is to stay connected to the ones you care for. Life if Fragile!
I just love every word you said, Sonal. Love you, girl.
Me too Jhuls 🙂
Love ya too ❤️
Can’t say it any better, Sonal. You are a poet! I’m so glad our paths cross XOXO
Me too Angie.
I will try to be more regular here Angie, since I love all my friends that I connected on FF! I am still in shock.❤️❤️
I understand. We’ll try to do something, okay, so we can heal our grief together.
xxx
You’re so right, Sonal.
❤️
Hey ANG!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh -shoot-… sorry. Too loud. I’ll be good 😉 I actually CAN be quiet now and then, believe it or not. I’ll just take nice deep breaths today… ahhhh 🙂 Good to “see” ya this week!!!! 🙂 I hope you had a nice week and have an even better weekend!
Controlled excitement is an exercise in discipline, Steph!! 😀 I have to go out to the garden at times to control myself. That’s where I hide from the kids, too 🙂 Until it gets too hot, then I have to come in for air conditioned comfort 😀
Well then I definitely need to start with you! You’re one of the most important blogging friends I’ve ever had, Angie. I would enjoy blogging half as much if I didn’t stumble onto FF and gotten the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. Thanks for being there every week, and being a constant in my life xx
Right back at ya, Indira! Even though we’ve never met in real life, we’ve connected from the beginning and when I read your posts, I can hear myself sometimes. We seem to look at things through the same lens sometimes. XOXO
I feel the same. And who knows? One day we might meet 🙂
A great selection and glad you are reminding us to slow down, taking your advice and going out in to the sun in a mo whcih I never do 😀 xxxx <3
Yes, we need to slow down a bit and just enjoy life… I’ll be hiding in the garden myself today, my favorite place on earth! Maybe I’ll bring a fan with me, so I won’t faint from the heat 😀
Great speech, happy FF to all of you. And one of my favorite quotes : A single rose can be my garden… a single friend, my world.
Leo Buscaglia
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Love that quote! Haven’t heard it before and now my favorite, too. Thanks, Laura! XOXO
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I love that quote xxx
Angie, you and I are on the same page today!! I was ranting about the same on my post today.. How I am always running hither and dither with never any time to pause!! This is a great idea.. Relax.. Breathe out.
I forget sometimes how important it is to slow down. Even when I’m on a vacation and supposedly relaxing, I still always try to do something! Maybe that’s why I always feel like I need another vacation after having one 🙂
So true.. It is time we stop, look around us, appreciate everyone and everything that we have around us, the things and people we often take for granted until it is too late..
I am slowing down this week too Angie! Stop and smell the flowers, enjoy the people around you, nurture relationships! Happy FF Angie and have a lovely, relaxing summer xxx
There you go, you got the idea, Naina. Why are we always in a race against time knowing we’ll lose anyway, right? 🙂
Really wanted to create something for this week’s FF… But I guess sometimes things just don’t work out as planned… But I am keeping myself busy in the kitchen! Anyway, I am off to gawk at all the wonderful posts of my super-talented fellow bloggers!
Perfect plan, Ranjana! That’s what I’ll be doing, too. I might make a peach cobbler later but then I’ll be happy with a bowl of fresh peaches, too. There’s no need to stress out, right?
Ooh… A Peach cobbler sounds good… And yes, its good to just relax once in a while… 🙂 happy weekend to you Angie! xo
I like that idea too Angie – I am feeling pretty pensive, slowing down and taking time to appreciate you our dear Angie and all our fellow talented fellow bloggers seems so appropriate at the moment. You’ve created an amazing blogging family in Fiesta Friday, you have no idea how we all look forward to interacting with each other across all corners of the globe. I have not come with much this week, but a huge thank you for hosting us each and every F riday. On vacation soon, but hopefully next week, I will have a post honoring our lovely Selma.
That sounds like a plan, Loretta. I think I’ll start thinking about cooking when the weekend is over myself. This weekend I’ll be taking things easy and grounding the kids to stay close to me 🙂
It’s gratifying to read your words of appreciation. I hope I can continue to host Fiesta Friday for a long time. It feels good to know it is useful to others. Thanks, Loretta! XOXO
You are amazing Angie, you’ve created this wonderful community, we wouldn’t have this without you xx we all owe you so much x x
Spot on Elaine, Angie should be mighty proud of herself.
Aaw…you guys are too nice! XOXO
Well said Elaine!
Thinking of you Loretta xx
Thanks sweet Elaine, your support and concern is very much appreciated. XOXO
I’m taking your advise and relaxing the rest of the day. Now just tell my boss please 😉 Happy FF!
What’s his number? 😀
I am so excited to be a feature!! 😀 Yay!!
And I second that wonderful advise Angie… I am in dire need of a break, but can’t take one yet! But I am very much looking forward to seeing all the delicious recipes this week! 🙂 Have a wonderful and well rested week Angie!
Oh, your popsicles are the crowd’s favorite, Dini! Sound so luscious! I hope you can eventually take that break. Don’t wait for too long 🙂
What an awesome idea for this week! I’m am looking forward to going through some of the many awesome posts 🙂
Plus, thanks for the feature! 🙂 yay!
Have a fantastic weekend 🙂
Stef x
Your geyser bread is quite a revelation, Stef. Shows the ingenuity of using natural resources. Have a wonderful weekend. XOXO
It is the same with me, I was relaxing too! Must be the weather…let’s enjoy it as much as possible. Thank you, Angie for FF. It really motivated me to post this week or else I would have continued being lazy! Have a beautiful time and enjoy!
That’s just great, Sridevi! It’s good to relax a little, and then find something to motivate. That makes us well-rounded. I don’t mean well-rounded as plump, I mean well-rounded as nicely balanced 😀
Fabulous idea Angie! With herratic summer schedules, or non schedules, it’s a perfect time to just relax and enjoy a well deserved break. Thank you so much for the feature along with the other superb recipes. i am always surprised and delighted. Thank you Josette and Julie for the honor. Enjoy the weekend! My husband is bringing home the # 1 Pizza in America, according to Bon Appetit! 3 rd try is the charm, but he had to stand in line over 2 hours before they even opened! Pizza Bedia, from Philadelphia. So really going to take it easy in the kitchen tonight.
Haven’t tried Beddia, let me know what you think. I’ve always been discouraged by the long lines.
I really love your waffles & lobster salad recipe, Johanne, and have bookmarked it. I’m pleased Josette and Julie think the same way I do! XOXO
Are you in the Philly area??? My husbnd waited 2 plus hours and the pizza was ready in 15 minutes. The people who were near the end of the line placed their orders and told to come back 4 hours later to pick it up!!!! Not very efficient. Organic produce with the provenance provided. It was really good!
Hi Angie, I’ve been quiet and inactive on the blogosphere for one reason or another. The last post I did was for your One Year Fiesta Friday Anniversary, it seems like eons ago. I’m always astounded by the creative energy and commitment by all the bloggers I’ve come to follow. It’s always inspiring and I think the friendly supportive spirit that comes out in your weekly party brings out the *best* in everyone. It’s a virtual party yes, but the feelings are very real. You’ve really created something beautiful. Thank you for your support always.
I’m with you and everyone in your call for a pause this week.
Oh, even I have slowed down quite a bit, Gerard. I’m sure you’ve noticed I rarely post a recipe and/or story anymore. I just have can’t find the time these days. I have to MAKE time for blogging. But Fiesta Friday keeps me going. I think I love the interaction most of all. That’s probably why I’m still around. Good to see you, old friend! 🙂
We will be forever grateful for creating such wonderfuk community, Angie. We love you!
Aaw… You’re so sweet, Jhuls! XOXO
I hope you have a very relaxed week this week, although you seem to be as active as ever. This is a busy time for us gardeners, and it is important that we take the time to enjoy our garden, family and friends in this lovely weather.
I think the garden takes up all of my time right now, Hilda 🙂 I need to juggle my time better.
Thanks for hosting the party
You’re welcome. Is this your first time at the party? Then, let me welcome you! 🙂
Delighted to be back after (another) long break!!!
And we are very happy to see you, Mandi! Welcome back!!
I’ll be visiting and mingling all week so I don’t get too hungry reading everyone’s recipes all in one day. What a great way to do this one Angie.
Hey, Meghan! So glad to see you! Great idea spreading the visits over a week 🙂
What a week to slow down and reflect. It is really amazing to see how many heartfelt friendships and connections that Fiesta Friday has fostered, and it is a tribute to you Angie – you have created this wonderful place for us all to connect and get to know one another. It’s not just about the food anymore! Much love to all xx
Just so sweet!! It’s so great to hear so many have found connections and friendships. Thanks, Anna! XOXO
Oh, Angie this is the perfect sort of party right now. I’ve still been mired in this blogging fatigue and I really needed a reminder of why I continue to blog…to be able to meet such lovely people and exchange ideas and thoughts. Thank you for hosting this opportunity every week 🙂
I know exactly how you feel. It’s a constant struggle for me to balance the times I spend blogging vs doing other equally fun and important activities, like playing with our new pet fish, for instance 😀