Zesty’s Favorites of the Week II

Happy Friday everyone! Well folks another week has passed and more food has been consumed. How is everybody doing?  As you know, I started a ritual last week where every Friday I would feature some excellent food blogs and display some of the great content around the world.

Before we get started, I have to first say a special thank you. I received the “Premio Arte Pico was given to me by: Jo@KitchengirlJo@blogspot.com

This is an interesting one that originates from Uruguay and is called the Premio Arte Pico from a blogger who makes dolls. You can visit her site here.

The acceptance of Premio Arte Pico has some rules:

1) Pick 5 blogs that you consider deserve this award, creativity, design, interesting material, and also contributes to the blogger community, no matter of language.

2) Advertise name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.

3) Each award-winner, has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.

4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.

5) Share these rules.

I would like to pass this award onto:

1. Jenny@PickyPalate - where you will find something for even the pickiest eater around. Drop in to find great family friendly recipes and check out her nice design. Good work Jenny!
2. Caitlin@SeeBrideRun - here you will find not only great food ideas… but a super creative writing style that will keep you coming back for more.  Great job Caitlin!
3. Lindsay@happyherbivore - over at Lindsay’s pad you will find great whole food recipes, interesting articles as well as a very clean design to get around.  Keep up the good work Lindsay!
4. Heather&Mark@HangryPants - These two have got it going on… great site - great pictures you will be glad you dropped in.
5. Sarah&Alex@BrokenYolks - Talk about energy… these two have more energy than you can imagine.  Always interesting posts and so informative.  Great job guys!

Zesty’s Favorite Posts of the Week

Katheats - Pumpkin Party - Can you really beat pumpkin anything this time of year?

Dr. Nicole Sunden - 55-healthy-school-lunch-ideas - Super Ideas.. great Site

Culinary Cory - Twice Baked Potato Wedges - Potatoes anyone… oh so good!

VeggieGirl - Baing Bread? Is it possible after all - I am such a huge bread baby…. looks amazing

Megan’s Munchies - Caramel Apple Kiss Cupcakes - Caramel and Apples… zesty comes running … great post megan!

Carrots and Cake - Low Fat Baked Zita - Oh wow - some good old fashion baked pasta… bowl please!

Erin Cooks - The Sunday Saga of Ravioli - Homemade Ravioli… that is high end… awesome work Erin!

Herbs and Spices Recap

As promised, I went through and compiled all your entries and came up with the most common list according to Zesty’s Top 10 herbs and spices based on everyone’s comments.  Thanks again for a great response.  A lot of people had agreed or just varied slightly and there were a few that some spices that no one mentioned.  Without hurting anyone’s feelings - I just went through and noted the common ones and created the new list.

1. Garlic
2. Ginger
3. Rosemary
4. Basil
5. Cumin
6. Cinnamon
7. Cilantro
8. Chili/Cayenne
9. Thyme
10. Parsley

Well I hope everybody has a fantastic Friday and a great weekend!  Let me know what you think of all the great links I shared with you.  Take Care

Zesty

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