Is it Friday already?! Good grief, time is a-flying!
I need to start a-running!
Before my guests come a-calling!
They’ll be here in less than no time, and I feel like I can’t get the house clean enough, soon enough!
Oh, well, what are you gonna do?
I know! Let’s party, instead!
With Loretta@Safari of the Mind and Jess@Cooking Is My Sport. Good times guaranteed!
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And now…drum rolls, please… Presenting features from last week’s fiesta:
Homemade Rose Harissa Spice Mix from Elaine @ foodbod
“[This] gives us a floral twist to harissa. I not only liked the recipe but the colours, textures and flavors in this mix are stunning in Elaine’s pictures. I love the “bling” in her scoop, too, which took me back to some happy memories of a movie and a young family member dancing in a show. This post just evokes happiness and because of the roses, summertime!” — Judi
“Sometimes when you read a spice mix recipe you can almost taste it. This harissa spice mix has beautifully vibrant colours and I can almost smell it reading about it! It makes me want to reach for the ingredients and make it straight away for, like Elaine, a sprinkle on most everything. The falafels look amazing and oh, that butternut squash looks to die for!” — Petra
“Well, first of all, I’ve been obsessing on harissa all week this week. And here’s the best recipe for it. Elaine, you’re psychic. I swear you can read my mind!” — Angie
Baklava from Steffi @ Ginger&Bread
“This looks amazing. Steffi is taking us to the Middle East with absolutely delicious looking baklava made from scratch. I find it so inspiring when I see someone make something new and it looks so delicious! The syrup sounds so flavourful and the baklava so delicious, I am sure I would eat more than one or two pieces. This is perfect party food!” — Petra
Triple Layer Lemon Meringue Cake from Shani @ The Weekend Sugar
“This caught my eye immediately because it is a lemon dessert and her pictures were very showy with the torched meringue. If you love lemon you will enjoy this dessert. Three different flavors are going on here; lemon curd, lemon buttercream and finishing with a crisp meringue – now, what’s not to like!” — Judi
New Beginnings and the Big 3: Baked Churros from Naina @ Spice in the City
“Naina shared some great news with us. This is her third anniversary of blogging and she has given her site a new look which looks fantastic. To top it off Naina brought some delicious baked churros you could dip in chocolate. I just love to see bloggers who are dedicated to their blog and make the
effort to maintain and improve it. Happy Anniversary Naina and many more to come!” — Judi
“Wha-a-a-t…? What’s going on? See, I closed my eyes for just a second and already I missed all kinds of important milestones going on around here. 3rd year Blogiversary? That’s a big deal! A new self-hosted site? That’s a big freaking deal! Way to go, Naina! We wish you all the luck, not that you need any. Judging from your natural talents as a cook and writer and keen eyes for food styling, you certainly will go far. We’re cheering you on, especially since you bribed us with the delicious churros, yum!” — Angie
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Elaine @ foodbod says
July 31, 2015 at 8:05 amWow! I am so honoured that my Harissa spice mix has been chosen as one of your picks, and all of your lovely words are just amazing 🙂 thank you so very much xx
Here’s to this week’s party, bring it on ???
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:08 amI need to make that harissa! You know why? I can’t find bottled harissa! Selma used it a lot in her recipes and I feel like I won’t be getting the full experience if I try her recipes without it, so thank you for the recipe. It’s a crowd favorite! 🙂
Elaine @ foodbod says
July 31, 2015 at 8:10 amI’m so pleased!! Especially if it means you can make more of Selma’s recipes. I do have the recipe for the full paste on my blog too though xx
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:13 amYes, I think I remember the paste recipe, but this will give me another option, too. I think I’ll try both. The only thing I don’t have is the dry red bell pepper, but that shouldn’t be too hard to find, right?
Elaine @ foodbod says
July 31, 2015 at 8:16 amI bought mine online..
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:19 amOk, I’ll check Amazon, thanks!
Elaine @ foodbod says
July 31, 2015 at 8:22 amCool 🙂 I got the dried tomato flakes online too x
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:23 amI should do more online shopping! 🙂
Elaine @ foodbod says
July 31, 2015 at 8:24 amYes!!!!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:31 amAnd I even have Amazon Prime, free shipping!! 🙂
Elaine @ foodbod says
July 31, 2015 at 8:32 amUse it!!!!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:33 am🙂 Thanks for the encouragement!
Elaine @ foodbod says
July 31, 2015 at 8:35 amAnd I don’t even work for Amazon!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:35 amLol!!
Jhuls says
July 31, 2015 at 8:20 amYay! I knew you will be picked! Good job, Elaine. 😉
Elaine @ foodbod says
July 31, 2015 at 8:22 amThank you sweetie x x x x x
cookingwithauntjuju.com says
July 31, 2015 at 4:36 pmI just ordered all of the ingredients I did not have so I can make this lovely harissa!
Elaine @ foodbod says
August 1, 2015 at 1:59 amYay! I hope you like it 🙂
Suchitra says
July 31, 2015 at 8:09 amI said the same thing Angie!! Is it Friday already??? Time goes by so quick! Soon summer will be done!:(
Love all the featured posts this week! Happy FF!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:14 amI know! I feel like I’m wasting my summer break. I haven’t been to the beach even once! 🙂
Suchitra says
July 31, 2015 at 10:02 amMe neither Angie!!:( Beach is some distance and I am a new driver. I am still avoiding highways! So haven’t been to the beach. I am rectifying that this weekend. It is going to be a beach day for me! The kids are so excited!!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 11:03 amYay! Sounds like a wonderful plan for the weekend! Have fun; I’m excited for you and the kids! 🙂
carolinescookingblog says
July 31, 2015 at 8:11 amTime is racing indeed! Some great features, as ever. Must try that harissa…
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:17 amI feel the need to move faster! 🙂 That harissa sounds fabulous, doesn’t it?
carolinescookingblog says
August 1, 2015 at 1:39 pmNot too fast for me, I have some more cooking to do before baby arrives 🙂
Angie says
August 1, 2015 at 7:08 pmWhat baby? Are you keeping a secret?
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says
July 31, 2015 at 8:18 amHappy Fiesta Friday, Angie!
Some amazing features, as always!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:32 amThanks, Michelle! Happy FF to you, too!
Jhuls says
July 31, 2015 at 8:22 amIt’s Friday already!!! Yihee!!! Happy FF, Angie! Happy FF, friends!!! xx
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 8:33 amDoes it come once week, Fridays?! Sometimes I forget, haha..
Jhuls says
July 31, 2015 at 9:01 amI think more than once. Haha!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 9:28 amGood one, Jhuls! LOL!
Loretta says
July 31, 2015 at 8:51 amGreat features Angie…would love to make harissa in honor of Selma too – hey Elaine can you hear me shouting???? Where is it on your blog, your first one I mean ? 🙂
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 9:29 amI’m going to look for it, Loretta!
Loretta says
July 31, 2015 at 9:31 amNo worries Angie, I was just being lazy… I got it 🙂
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 9:32 amYou found it?
Loretta says
July 31, 2015 at 9:33 amyup, sure did….thanks!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 9:49 amI just did, too. Finally, a chance to use up my caraway seeds! 🙂
Quinn Caudill says
July 31, 2015 at 11:17 amThanks for hosting Angie. We’ve been on vacation this week. Need to get busy next week. Happy FF!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 11:21 amVacation is good!! I’ll have mine next week, and hopefully that won’t be the last one this summer. Happy FF!
spiceinthecity says
July 31, 2015 at 11:20 amYay, thank you so very much for featuring my churros & thank you for all the supportive words & constant encouragement!! I haven’t seen much sunshine this summer & it is going to end soon 🙁 Time does fly, doesn’t it!!
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 11:24 amI guess that means we’re having fun?? Although I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything, but hey…we’re having fun!! 😀
Sarah 'n Spice says
July 31, 2015 at 12:39 pmI am SOOOOOOO happy it’s finally Friday. Gorgeous features! Happy FF! Enjoy your weekend 🙂
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 6:59 pmMe, too, Sarah! Even though I’m on summer break, so every day is just a lazy day, haha… But Friday is special ‘coz we get to party! 😀 Happy FF!
Ginger says
July 31, 2015 at 4:14 pmThank you all so much – and what a great round-up it has been! I am ever so chuffed 🙂
We’ve been gorging on churros for the last couple of days, chasing the poor vendors across the town in search of the perfect dulce con leche filling. My idea of a holiday, certainly!
Have a wonderful party, Angie, thank you for hosting and have a wonderful break! Off to catch another load of churros now …
Angie says
July 31, 2015 at 7:02 pmWhere are you? I wanna be there, chasing churro vendors! I can’t think of anything more fun!! 😀 Your baklava, btw, is fabulous. Never seen one so perfect!
Ginger says
July 31, 2015 at 7:19 pmThank you – I am blushing as I type this. Or is it sunburn?! 😉
sadhna grover says
July 31, 2015 at 7:27 pmThanks Angie, for the lovely party.
Angie says
August 3, 2015 at 8:03 amYou’re welcome. Sadhna! 🙂