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April 10, 2020 By Angie 29 Comments

Fiesta Friday #323

I’m happy to report that our red-spotted butterfly caterpillar is alive and well. When I couldn’t find it, I thought it had escaped the greenhouse or worse, died. But instead, it had moved to a neighboring plant.

Then, it started acting in a very peculiar way, like curling itself into the most painful-looking position. I was sure it was in distress. I thought maybe it was too warm in the greenhouse, so I opened the rooftop vent. Then it stopped eating and soon seemed to droop itself upside down. Once again, I feared the worst. But a couple of days later, the seemingly lifeless and limp caterpillar had turned into a completely different creature altogether.

Red Spotted Purple Butterfly Chrysalis | FiestaFriday.net


It has now transformed itself into a chrysalis! I have to say it gives me the creeps looking at it. It literally makes my skin crawl. It’s the ugliest chrysalis! Why can’t it look like the pretty monarch butterfly chrysalis, with its golden crown, looking like a beautiful jewel?

Monarch Butterfly Chrysalis

Oh well, you can’t have everything you want. Yes, it’s ugly, but it’s MY ugly chrysalis. Which will soon turn into a beautiful butterfly, fingers crossed.

I do have a hard decision to make once that happens. Do I let it go out to live its remainder 7 to 14 days of life in the wild, where most likely it won’t find a mate (too early and cold in the season) before dying or should I keep it in the warm greenhouse and feed it with cut-up fruits? Decisions, decisions…

Now, Features!

Dalgona Coffee

“Apparently this Dalgona Coffee is the new craze these days. It’s not surprising considering how amazingly creamy that coffee looks!” — Angie

One Pot Pizza Pasta

“I don’t know about you but this One Pot Pizza Pasta is what I am dreaming about the past few days. I mean, who can resist this scrumptious dish?” — Jhuls

Bake the Best Cinnamon Buns Ever

“I love cinnamon buns and I’ve been craving them for a few weeks now. This is something I need to try – they look completely amazing!” — Jhuls

Rhubarb Crumble Cake

“When it comes to rhubarb, my first thought always turns to jams and pies. What a wonderful idea this is to turn it into a cake!” — Angie

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Your cohost this week are Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook and Laurena @ Life Diet Health

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Comments

  1. Of Goats and Greens says

    April 10, 2020 at 8:17 am

    So glad about your caterpillar and cocoon! Oh, think of them as the ugly duckling that transforms itself to a beautiful swan!

    Reply
    • Angie says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      I have to keep reminding myself of that. I just hope nothing bad will happen to it; or else I won’t get to see the swan, lol ?

      Reply
  2. Life Diet Health says

    April 10, 2020 at 8:36 am

    Hello Angie! Hello Jhuls! Hello everyone! 🙂 I’m back again! 🙂 Ah, I’ve missed you all! Of course I’m bringing Hot Cross Buns to share – it being Good Friday, but I think I might have to make that Dalgona Coffee and possibly a rhubarb crumble cake too as they look delicious and are things I’ve not tried! 😀 How amazing Angie that you’re getting photos of all stages of the life cycle – I’ll be back to see the final outcome! I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone is sharing this Easter weekend… hopefully lots of blog hopping and chatting this long weekend too! Happy Easter! xxx

    Reply
    • Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says

      April 10, 2020 at 9:43 am

      Hi, Laurena. It’s nice to have you back!! Let’s Fiesta!!!???

      Reply
      • Life Diet Health says

        April 10, 2020 at 11:45 am

        Thank you! Yay! ???

        Reply
    • Angie says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Welcome back, Laurena! It’s been ages since we last partied with you! Thanks for the hot cross buns. I didn’t make them this year, so lazy of me. So I’ll be drooling over yours, instead. Thanks so much for cohosting!

      Reply
      • Life Diet Health says

        April 13, 2020 at 2:35 pm

        Thank you! 😀 I missed you all! Drool away Angie! 😛 I need to make some more already! 😛 Hope you had a fab Easter! xxx

        Reply
  3. Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says

    April 10, 2020 at 9:42 am

    I don’t know what to feel seeing those photos of the chrysalis but I hope it turns out to a gorgeous butterfly.

    And wow! Thank you for including my Dalgona Coffee in this week’s features. I had the same today, just before I joined FF.?

    Take care, Angie. It’s time to parteyyyy!?

    Reply
    • Angie says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:45 am

      I have to try that Dalgona coffee soon, Jhuls! Thanks so much for cohosting another week!

      Reply
  4. Melynda Brown says

    April 10, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    Have a wonderful week! Thank you for being here and hosting.

    Reply
    • Angie says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:44 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  5. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    April 10, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    Thanks for hosting the Fiesta!! I love this party. Even the name exudes FUN!! Have a great and safe weekend and Happy Easter.

    Reply
    • Angie says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:44 am

      You’re welcome, Helen. I hope you had a wonderful Easter!

      Reply
  6. Dee | Grammy's Grid says

    April 10, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up today with NO HOUSEWORK DAY, WHO WAS BEHIND THE CURTAIN? – PART 5 (PROMPT 18), and my UNLIMITED MONTHLY LINK PARTY, open every month on the 1st to the 26th.

    Reply
    • Angie says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  7. Morsels of Life | CJ Huang says

    April 10, 2020 at 9:45 pm

    Looking forward to seeing your butterfly soon! Thanks for hosting! I brought by a DIY Pizza Crust for a fun activity meal. Hope you enjoy. 🙂 Stay safe and healthy!

    Reply
    • Angie says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:41 am

      DIY pizza crust is exactly what I need at the moment, thanks!

      Reply
  8. Rosemary says

    April 11, 2020 at 4:49 am

    Thank you so much for including my Rhubarb Crumble Cake in the round-up. The Dalgona Coffee and Cinnamon Buns look delicious – might be my mid-morning snack next week!

    Reply
    • Angie says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:41 am

      You’re welcome. I agree, the coffee and the buns are definitely must-tries.

      Reply
  9. Liz says

    April 11, 2020 at 12:05 pm

    You butterfly is going to be beautiful Angie. I can’t wait to see it.

    Reply
    • Angie says

      April 12, 2020 at 9:40 am

      I just have to make sure nothing bad happens to it. A few more days now.

      Reply
  10. Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says

    April 21, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring Christina’s “Bake the Best Cinnamon Buns EVER” recipe!

    Reply

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