Some of you have heard of the unbearable news. Nonetheless to the rest who haven’t, it’s no less painful for us to be the bearers of the sad news of a dear friend’s passing. Selma of Selma’s Table, whom we have the honor of calling a sister in spirit, passed away on Saturday July 4th, after losing her battle with cancer.
In losing Selma, we at Fiesta Friday have lost an encouraging supporter and co-host, a loyal advocate, and a true friend who was generous with her time and knowledge.
Selma touched many lives. We know you share the same sentiments about her. We understand that you, too, want to show your appreciation for all that Selma had brought to our community as a whole and to your blogging experience personally.
So amidst our collective grief, but with love and deep admiration, we would like to dedicate a special Fiesta Friday in her honor. We are celebrating Selma, her life and her talents as a writer, a cook, a photographer, and a stylist in a Special Fiesta Friday.
GUIDELINES
WHAT? It’s a Selma Fiesta. Create a post with Selma in mind.
- Your post can be an anecdote, a poem, or story about or related to Selma.
- Your post can also be about a dish or two that you create using Selma’s recipes.
- Your post can be about a dish/recipe that you create and dedicate to Selma.
- All posts must be linked to Selma’s blog, Selma’s Table.
- You can link as many posts as you like, as long as they’re all Selma-themed and dedicated in her memory.
WHEN? It starts now and it will stay open until everyone has the chance to participate and honor Selma.
WHERE? Fiesta Friday Tribute to Selma is hosted here on this blog, FiestaFriday.net, as well as foodbod, The Not So Creative Cook, and birgerbird. There will be a link prompt on all 4 blogs.
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Link your tribute to Selma. Share with us how or what you do to honor her. To link your post, click on the blue “Add Your Link” prompt below. Thank you all for sharing!
This is such terrible news 😦 I’m so very sorry. I enjoyed interacting with Selma in the blogsphere so much and will miss her.
So will I, Gayatri. She was my “right-right man” so to speak when it comes to Fiesta Friday. Take care! XOXO
Very sad…. very…
Yes, I know… so sad…
Angie.. I have my ‘twinkle’ (the sourdough starter selma sent me.. seems like a good time to start it.. umm.. what do i do?
Mini sourdough bread bowls filled with some kind of creamy filling? That was what I wanted to do with mine.
before that bit though… how do i get it started? the dried flakes that is?
I think you have to make a paste with 1 part flour + 1 part water and add the flakes. And then let it bubble. Does Selma have instructions on her blog?
I couldn’t find em!
Thank you for sharing the news, however terrible…and thank you for providing a platform to honor her memory.
It’s the least I can do, Varina. She helped me so much with Fiesta Friday.
Reblogged this on apuginthekitchen and commented:
I know so many of you knew Selma@Selma’s table and the sad news of her passing on July4th. This is a terrible loss for us all, Selma was so much a part of our blogging community, I never even knew she was battling cancer, please participate in this tribute Selma, see below for details.
Thanks, hon! ❤
❤️ May she rest in peace! I already dedicated a post last week to her! Might link gahh up again, if okay!
Have a sourdough starter that Selma sent to me generously. Whenever I get my hands on that kid, it is named after her- Selma, the sparkling diva!
Hugs!
Of course you can, Sonal. It was a beautiful tribute ❤
Thank you
So sad… Her blog was wonderful and her energetic and positive personality shone through it. Condolences to her family and friends. RIP.
She had one of the most beautiful blogs out there. It still IS a wonderful source of inspiration to many. Thanks, Ronit. XO
That is very sad! Thank you for letting us know. Praying for her family and friends.
Heartbreaking, Shari. She will be greatly missed. XOXO
Thank you for giving us a forum to celebrate Selma’s life with the people who loved her. She touched so many of us with her support and kindness.
It’s the least we can do, I think, Julie. She was my #1 cheerleader. I miss her. XOXO
Muchas gracias Angie por crear esta forma de recordar y homenajear a Selma.
Me enteré de la triste noticia por el blog de Justine y le comenté que conocí a Selma al visitar su blog y ver como presentaba las recetas con opción a imprimirlas. Me enseñó a hacerlo enviándome las indicaciones por correo, y cada vez que escriba una tendré un cariñoso recuerdo hacia Selma. Qué pena no haber tenido oportunidades para conocerla mejor.
Descanse en paz.
Reblogged this on The Glen House and commented:
I heard the awful news this day last week… My blog Mummy Selma has lost her flight with cancer. Fiesta Friday will explode this week with tributes to her, and so it should. She was a rock in our blogging community and will be missed. xx
Thanks, Melissa ❤