I know what you’re thinking… You’re thinking… that Angie… she runs a fiesta, but she never brings anything…
Or maybe you’re thinking… that Angie… she has a food blog, but she never makes any food…
And to that I’d say… au contraire… I have been cooking. But it’s true I haven’t been sharing. Which is so bad!!
I have no excuse, other than laziness… and maybe aversion to recipe writing. I don’t mind so much the cooking, it’s the recipe writing!
For instance, I have recently revived Twinkle 2.0. Yup, my sourdough is back. And I’ve been making beautiful bread, if I do say so myself. Like this one.
But I find it so complicated to try to explain the how-tos. Too many steps and too much technique to impart.
I have a proposition… how about this… I supply the photos, and you write the recipes. Any takers?
Or maybe I should just do videos… If I knew how to do it…
Now, Features!
Spiced Apple Star Bread
from Julie @ Hostess at Heart
“Julie’s cake is an edible masterpiece! I couldn’t stop staring at it and wishing that I had the patience and talent to create such a delicious piece of art. Well done, Julie!” — Julianna
“Oh my… I’m speechless at what a piece of art this bread is… The apple and the spices just elevate the beauty of this bread.” — Zeba
Vegan Mushroom Buckwheat Shepherd’s Pie
from Nicole @ yumsome
“This pie looks absolutely delicious and it’s vegan and gluten-free! What a neat way to use buckwheat and mushrooms and showcase true comfort food.” — Zeba
Spooky Halloween Blackberry and Grape Punch
from Anjana @ Happy & Harried
“I was drawn to this punch for the gorgeous deep colours as well as the fun, spookiness of it. These are flavours that I would usually associate with pies and pastries, but it really works as a punch. I am thinking about how I would spike this one!” — Julianna
Salted Rice Malt Marinated Skate Cheek
from Petra @ Food Eat Love
“How creative is this dish…an amazing and adventurous recipe that I can’t wait to try. For those like me who have never tried skate cheeks before this is a great inspiration!” — Zeba
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Here we go, happy Friday!
Your bread looks stunning, well done Twinkle 2.0 ???
Thanks, Elaine! Twinkle 2.0 started out sluggish but I was able to bring her back to life, phew ?
She has good genes!
Good looking bread Angie – I need to revive “Rosebud”. I think we should have your recipe! Happy FF 🙂
This one is my favorite; it’s pumpkin and walnut, not too sour. I did jot down notes so maybe I’ll try writing that recipe ?
Good morning Angie!! I so agree with you. Cooking is the easy part. It is the pictures, writing and the posting that takes a lot of time!
I know, right? I think it’s because we want to make sure we give clear, helpful instructions. We are good people, lol ?
Lovely features!! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Same to you!
The bread looks super delicious Angie!! Love walnuts in anything. I wonder how the pumpkin tastes??
Tastes amazing! Slightly sweet and it gives that slight caramel-ly taste and smell to the bread!
I know what you mean on the writing the steps thing – what I often do is write the rest of the post, edit the photos and put in the ingredients in the recipe then leave it a day or two and come back to write up the recipe itself. For one, given I have done everything else I kind of feel obliged to then finish it after that, and also I find it helps coming to it fresh with only that left to do.
Sorry I missed last week, was all a bit busy and I didn’t want to drop links and run again. But what fantastic things I missed – those features look so good! And I love your bread too!
I’ll try doing what you do. My process is reversed usually. I do the cooking and photo taking, then try to write the post based on the photos while trying to remember what I did! Obviously it’s not working out for me. Great to see you this week, Caroline! Have a nice weekend! ?
Hi Angie! I totally understand the drag of writing down recipes. I cook pretty much every single day of the week and yet I find writing it out so difficult and too time consuming! I’ve thought about doing video too but watching other people on YouTube, my kitchen is definitely not up to par haha. Maybe one day…
Hope you have a fabulous weekend! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Your bread looks beautiful, btw. My late grandfather was a big fan of sourdough and always kept a sourdough starter in the fridge 🙂
Thanks, Ai! It looks kinda flat in the pic but I actually got a great rise on that one! Should have taken a profile picture. I used up my last batch, but if I make more dry starter, I can send you some if you want ?
Omg would you actually send me some? That would be so nice! I’ll have to send you something back from Japan to thank you 😉
Of course I’ll send some to you, or anyone who would want it. And there’s no need to send me anything in return! I’ll try my best to create good and strong dry starter, k?
I can’t even figure out how the video is taken. By someone else? Which I don’t have anybody to do that. Mounted camera? Too much planning for my little brain ?
I will write the recipe but you have to send me the food. :)) Have a great weekend!
Ha ha, good one, Quinn ? But what are you going to do with my food? Your kitchen cooks up the best food! ?
Take a break. It’s the weekend and the kitchen is closed. :))
Let’s go to Red Lobster instead! I feel like Cheddar Bay biscuits today ??
A bowl of chowder and unlimited biscuits!! Yum!! They might kicks us out after the 5th basket.
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Now that is just cruel for a bread baker Angie! That loaf is a thing of beauty! I know what you’re saying though sometimes the number of steps would have anyone running. How was the visit with the boy?
I originally followed, and have since adapted, the Tartine method. You know, that famous bakery in SF? The steps are daunting and take 2/3 days to complete! I doubt many people would be interested! We had a GREAT time with the boy!! I needed it, and I think he did, too ?
Thanks Angie! I agree that folks don’t want to invest that kind of time but I love the adventure so will check it out! Kids change so quickly once they leave the nest! Glad you guys had a wonderful time together.
Your bread looks amazing, and I’m sure tastes as good. I agree that writing recipes can be the most difficult task, especially for things like sourdough loaves. I too have been using my trusty twinkle thanks to you and with great success. I still am unable to write down how I do it – if I stopped to measure and explain, I think I wouldn’t have the same amazing results. Maybe one day! Have a lovely weekend.
I’m glad to hear it, Hilda! I’ve gotten so comfortable with sourdough making that I can just eyeball the ingredients these days. No measuring! But then it makes it harder for me to write the recipe ??
Your bread looks amazing! I concur that the cooking is the easy part 😉 Beautiful features as always. Have a wonderful weekend and Happy FF!
Thanks, Sarah! I wish I can just cook and someone else does the rest ? I hate measuring ingredients! Have a great weekend! ?
hi Angie
You use food to bring us all together for a fantastic party every week! I am gutted when I miss it and wish I had way more time to participate and mingle more, you are brilliant! The bread looks so good, would there be a slice left by any chance? 🙂 Happy Weekend! x
Aaw…you’re so sweet! It’s gratifying to hear that what you do brings joy to others. I’m glad you love partying with us, coz we sure LOVE having you!! And of course, there’s always bread for you ??
This bread looking so amazing Angie. I wish I had the skills to get a sourdough starter going…not so good at bread making so thoroughly enjoying yours. That’s what this party is about 🙂
Thanks, Zeba! Sourdough bread is not really that hard to make, just needs patience since it rises slowly. Maybe I can post a tutorial one of these days.
It’s good to be back! I’ve missed this party. I brought a soup and… a perfectly fiesta-themed Day of the Dead decoration. (What’s a party without a little decor, right?) 🙂 Thanks for hosting! Amazing features this week.
Great to see you back, Sarah! And yum yum to the soup! I need to check out your Day of the Dead decoration ?
Oh Angie, you can’t share that photo of that gorgeous bread and not your recipe! Just mean! Haha!!
Happy Friday, love xxx
Haha, Michelle! It was just a tease, you know. And to make you drool even more, it’s got pumpkin and walnut in it…and then I sliced and toasted and buttered, mmm…mmm… ??
Hi Angie, I know I’ve been out of action for awhile, but I just wanted to say what a great looking loaf that is! I bet it tasted great too! It looks like something I’d find at our local artisan bakery shop!
Thanks, Gerard!! I’m still learning though! Sometimes I get great loaves, other times not so much! Once I made something extraordinary! Better than Tartine bread! I’m not kidding; coz my MIL happened to visit and brought with her my fave Tartine walnut loaf. Guess what? Everybody wanted my bread! I wish I know what I did right, lol.