It continues to shock me how quickly we transition from one season to another.
Just a couple of days ago I was enjoying my cucumber watermelon salad, by now a summer staple in the house.
Yesterday I stopped by the grocery store on my way home from work and what did I see? Mums and pumpkins on sale. Well, that made me think of pumpkin bread.
So I bought pumpkin purée.
When I get home from work today, even if it’s still blazing hot out there, I’ll crank up the oven and bake me the pumpkin bread I so crave right now.
There will be no store-bought pumpkin anything for me, if I can help it. I simply can’t abide the spices, specifically the nutmeg. It must be freshly ground, that’s the only way I can tolerate nutmeg. Picky, picky…
Anyway, here’s to weekend baking for me… what are y’all doing this weekend?!
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“I’ve never seen carrots (or any vegetable) presented so beautifully! The carrot miso purée sounds especially yummy!” — Ai
“How beautiful are those lattice carrot rolls?! I mean, that’s just so freaking creative way of serving carrots. Applause, please!” — Angie
“Korean pancakes have been a favorite of mine since I was a kid! I’ve only ever had them with seafood, but this vegetarian version looks delicious!” — Ai
“I love Korean pancakes aka Pajeon! There’s this Korean restaurant we frequent that has this amazing seafood Pajeon. The texture is incredible. I’ve been trying to decode the recipe, so I’ve been looking for recipes. I’ll definitely give this version a try.” — Angie
“I’ve never heard of Kovakkai Thogayal, but all I want now is a bowl of this chutney with some roti or parathas! It looks so spicy and full of bold flavor!” — Ai
“Ok, relax, people, I know it isn’t food but look… this is such a cute and thrifty idea. Recycling at its best! Maybe it’s the gardener in me, but I just love that lady bug!” — Angie
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Hi, Angie, thank you for hosting another great Fiesta Friday party! As long as you are asking, this weekend September 15-16, Mexicans all around the world will be commemorating the onset of the Mexican war for Independence. My recipe #3 Red Dough Enchiladas (Enchiladas potosinas) is part of my menu this year featuring Mexico’s national colours: green, white and red. I am also sharing #4 Mexico’s Cry for Independence, with a little history background and the menus and recipes for this and last year. Viva Mexico!
Thanks for letting us know, Irene. In that case, I’ll be making barbacoa this weekend! Btw, Irene, I left you a message on your red enchilada post but for some reason it didn’t show up. I’ve been having trouble with commenting. It’s as if WordPress doesn’t recognize me! It may have gone to your spam folder.
Thanks, Angie and Ai, for featuring the Korean pancake recipe! At some point I will indeed try it with seafood, too. Oh, and Irene, my recipe for the current week also is made for the Mexican Independence celebrations, although I didn’t get a chance to write anything up in specific about it.
Yah, definitely try it with seafood, so good!! And you’re welcome ?
Thank you for hosting. I hope you have a wonderful week. I brought my newly discovered dessert.
Newly discovered dessert? That sounds exciting, Mareliz!
Angie, thank you for hosting this party.
No problem, it’s my pleasure.
Thank you so much for featuring my Kovakkai Thogayal. It’s a South Indian chutney made using ivy gourd and, yes, it’s bursting with bold flavours! 🙂
Such a wonderful unique recipe, Priya. I’ll have to try it.
Thank you for hosting a GREAT party. I hope you have a WONDERFUL weekend.
My pleasure, thanks!
Hi, Angie. My weekend was great. I met one of my close friends on Friday. We had an amazing lunch. Well, it was great until I came back home and saw my laundry basket. Do they even get empty?? So you know what happened the next day. 😀
Thank you for hosting Fiesta Friday! Have an amazing week! x
Drat, I hate doing laundry myself! Especially the folding. Don’t even mention ironing to me. That’s THE WORST! Other than that, I hope you had a lovely weekend ?
hi Angie and Ai
I am so sorry I just saw this! Thank you so much for your lovely comments and the feature! Am glad you liked the carrot! I have since done pickled carrot and cashew nut sushi rolls, what a combo! 🙂
Petra x
Ooh… pickled carrot and cashew nut combo. Sounds fabulous!