Hey, Happy Fall, y’all!
I don’t know about you, but I’m just the happiest person that Fall has finally arrived, and brought with it the cooler weather.
Or maybe I’m just happy these days because of Papa Francisco. I don’t know about you, but I’m completely obsessed with him.
I was almost late to work a couple of times, totally forgetting time and completely glued to the TV.
Never mind the disagreements I have with the Catholic Church, I just can’t get enough of the Holy Father.
I don’t know about you, but I just love to hear his message of love. Plus he has the sweetest smiles.
And to think he’ll be in Philadelphia tonight, a mere 20 miles away, and I have yet to find a way to get there!
So, please forgive me if I’m a little distracted this weekend. ‘Coz I don’t know about you, but if Pope Francis is within walking distance from me (a looong…. walking distance), I’d try to find a way to see him.
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Outstanding posts from last week’s fiesta are:
Spice Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting from Julie @ Hostess At Heart
“Julie recently celebrated her birthday and she made this cake that brought back great memories of her younger years some 35 years ago. Well, it also brought back fond memories for me of a spice cake with caramel frosting that my Mom made for my Dad’s birthday every October. This was a special treat we four kids (Dad too) looked forward to every year and I have not had it in 25 years.
Also, Julie’s birthday is 5 days earlier than mine. Just one more thing Julie and I have in common. Trust me, Julie’s version will melt in your mouth and you will definitely be back for seconds. I mean peanut butter, don’t we all love peanut butter? Spice cake with the traditional cinnamon/nutmeg/cloves – perfect for a fall dessert, and especially for a birthday.” — Judi
“It’s Julie’s Birthday and this cake is perfect for fall.” — Quinn
“Happy Birthday, Julie! The cake sounds so good I might want to try a spice cake with peanut butter frosting for my birthday, too!” — Angie
Traditional Apple Pie from Sarah @ Sarah’s Little Kitchen
“Great post by Sarah. The lattice work looks amazing. Good detail and instructions. And it is apple picking time.” — Quinn
“That’s a gorgeous pie if I ever saw one! Who can ever resist a perfectly home-baked good old-fashioned apple pie? Not me, that’s for sure!” — Angie
Apple and Blackberry Cream Turnovers
“Michelle knocked this out of the park. Very versatile recipe with great instructions and wonderful flavors.” — Quinn
“Really?! Seriously?! Is this a conspiracy?! First, Sarah brought her perfect apple pie. Then, Michelle piped whipped cream into her apple turnover! Now it’s perfect-er! YOU GUYS!!” — Angie
Sausage Meat Pasta from Vasun @ Cupcakes & Curries
“Vasun presented a favorite pasta dish that is very similar to one I make including the pappardelle pasta she used. Don’t you find that happens a lot, but then there are slight differences as we add our own special touch to a recipe. I added more tomatoes and she thinned it using chicken broth; different herbs can change the flavor of a dish as well.
All summer long sauces have been light made with fresh tomatoes, vegetables and herbs and now with the weather turning cooler I begin to think of more heartier recipes such as this tomato based chorizo pasta. From my own experience this is a great recipe to make your own and have fun doing it. It will really warm your tummy and as Vasun said add a salad and a nice bottle of wine and you are good to go.” — Judi
“Does this look good or what?! I swear I’ve never met a pasta dish I didn’t like. And sometimes simple is best.” — Angie
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We’ll be voting for our favorite posts again this time around. Don’t forget to come back on Tuesday and cast your vote!
Now, if you please, join Fiesta Friday #87 by adding your link. If you’re new to Fiesta Friday, please read the guidelines.
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I am happy it is fall too! Fall for me means all the colorful Fall veggies, the Fall foliage and the perfect weather that is cool and crisp requiring just a light sweater. Pope Francis was here in NYC yesterday.It was crazy crowded! Love the features this week. Will definitely come back and vote on Tuesday!
They’re closing the streets tonight in Philly. And the bridge! If I want to see the pope, I’d have to walk over the bridge to get to the city! I was feeling up to it yesterday, but not so sure right now 😀
He is visiting the upper east side today!
I’m watching him on TV right now, Su. He’s made it to Madison Square Garden. He must be exhausted! That’s a grueling schedule!
I agree with you – the Pope has the sweetest smile. 🙂 No worries if you are a little distracted, Angie. Just look at the brighter side, we get to vote again. 😀 Happy FF and have a fab weekend. xx
Maybe I should be distracted more often. Voting is so much fun, right?!
Belated Happy Birthday Angie! May God bless you!
No, no, it wasn’t my birthday! It was Julie’s. Mine is in October 🙂
Love the recipe this week.. i need a reminder for the vote on Tuesday 🙂
Ok, will send you one.
I have been glued to the TV as well and I love His smile! Have a fabulous weekend, Angie 😀 Happy FF
I wish I can see that smile in person, Sonal. I did see Pope Benedict, from far of course. But Pope Francis seems so, so sweet. Like a kind grandpa. 🙂
Thank you so much for featuring my cake this week. The comments were heart warming! Love FF and our FF friends!
And we LOVE you!!
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The features from last week are almost the same as I would have chosen – will be interesting to see if it’s the same when I’m casting my vote this week (assuming I remember to come back, I am a little distracted as you’ll see in my posts..)
You have every right to be distracted, my goodness! But what an exciting moment in your life. Congratulations!
Thanks Angie! Oh and I meant to say, I agree – fall is such a lovely time of year (here at least – it wasn’t so nice when it was generally wet in the UK)
But then maybe summer is nicer there? When I visited the weather was perfect! Warm but not humid.
Awww thanks so much for featuring my apple pie! 😀 <3
You’re welcome! You did a great job! 🙂
Finally Fall is here and I am ready to sniff some fall goodness and crisp autumn air and pumpkin spice to ring the bell for upcoming festivals.
All the entries from last week and this week..all are yelling FALLLLLL ??.
Pumpkin spice, oh…yeah!! I’m so ready, too, Sonal! And I also need to pick my apples soon! 🙂
All things fall-la-la-la-la ❤️?
La la la la….. well now you’re making me wish for Christmas, haha…
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I have been trying to catch as much of the Pope’s visit on TV as I can. What a gracious and outgoing man that the world is fortunate to have.
I’m so glad he came to visit, Judi! He spreads a lot of joy wherever he goes. Everybody seems to be in a good mood. At least I am! 🙂
Finally I did it! I was able to not miss another party! My routine with the baby is quite different but I will try to do not say away from here too much!
Margy!! You had your baby and I missed congratulating you!! So, big congratulations to you and your husband!! I’m going to mosey over to your blog right now!
Angie, I have been absent for a while but have read the posts, next week I will join the party again. Missed out on a lot of fun!
Hey Suzanne! It would be wonderful to have you join us again; I look forward with excitement! We have been feeling a little off, like something or someone is missing. It’s YOU! 🙂
It has taken me some time to find myself again after Nando passed. Getting there and thank you for the warm welcome back to the party.
Hello all! Been AWOL a while too – super busy with freelance work (a good thing!), not so much time for cooking and blogging (well, I still cook, but just weeknight suppers, nothing unusual!). Also very happy it is Autumn as we in the UK call it – my favourite season. Cosy nights in front of the fire, long dog walks with the golden leaves falling around you in the low sunshine, and plenty of excuses for baking yumminess! Julie’s birthday cake (happy birthday Julie!) is perfection – totally going to have to try that.
Bringing my own autumnal recipe from my own birthday today – blackberry jam! Didn’t even think of making myself a cake *D’oh! Happy FF everyone! Anna x
In your case, it’s great to be busy, right?! Hopefully it’ll stay that way. But at least with freelance work, you get to decide how busy you want to be. And a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! I could go with blackberry jam for my birthday. On ice cream. With a piece of cake. Lol. You MUST have cake! Where else are you going to put your candles, otherwise? 🙂
Too many candles these days for my liking Angie ?!! Maybe I’ll have a belated one tomorrow, possibly Julie’s! X
Get one of those singing candles. Just one! 🙂
Happy Fall to all my dear Friends.. Happy FF☺️!! Here’s my Eid treat for all friends over here..?
Happy Eid to you, Nimmi! So nice of you to bring us a special treat! 🙂
Thank you so much?
Apologies for being late to the party…I LOVE Autumn, it’s my favourite time of year, such magic in the air 🙂 x
Magic? Maybe it’s the fog? Lol! It’s been so foggy lately in the morning.
Same here!
I just think as the landscape changes and nights draw in and Christmas approaches there’s a magic in the air 🙂
Hope all of you dear bloggo-friends are having amazing and beautiful fall! 🙂
So far the weather has been nice. Let’s hope it stays that way. No storms, please! 🙂
Thank you for the feature!!!! I’m super late getting a new post out this week, but I hope I can get it out in time to join this week’s party!!
Happy fall!!
Yeah, those turnovers! Can’t believe you, Michelle! Piping whipped cream into them! I had to show them to my husband and his eyes literally popped!
Haha well you can thank my mum for that, I asked her if I should make turnovers or a pie and she said “turnovers, but only if you put cream in them!”
Thank you for the feature on FF! xx
You’re welcome, Vasun! It looks so delicious!
Did you see the pope laughing at the baby dressed like him? Very cute 🙂
I did see that online, so cute. I was in Philly as well that day! Not near the baby unfortunately. But I did see the pope briefly, twice, when he went around in his popemobile. It was so much fun!
And don’t forget to vote for your favorite links!
I did, but it only let me vote for one, good thing I voted for my overall favourite first 🙂
Fixed! You should be able to vote 4 more times now. Give it a try.
All done, thank you Miss Angie 🙂
Can’t believe I missed anotgher one, it looks like a great party and I will be ready on Friday! 🙂 Happy Fiesta Friday!
But you can still vote for this one!
I will! 🙂
Thanks!