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Food Blog Forum Conference!

September 13, 2010 By Julie 34 Comments

This weekend I had the privilege of attending my first ever blogging conference and I have to say, it was most definitely worth the trip.  Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen is the co-creator of Food Blog Forum along with Diane Cu and Todd Porter of White on Rice Couple.  With the help of Gwen Pratesi of Bunky Cooks they put together a day long conference chocked full of more knowledge, networking, and amazing food than I could have ever imagined.

The experience started with a Friday night party at the Viking Store in Atlanta.  I was blown away by the amazing spread and set up Viking had put together for us.  The food was incredible.  We ate everything from homemade pasta (here she is making it as we grab a plate; now that is what I call fresh!)….

To healthy 34 calorie turkey dumplings (these were absolutely incredible!) that she let the conference goers put together and cook up….

To a dessert spread that was impossible to resist (the basil whipped cream was to die for!).

The highlight of the evening was Chef Kevin Rathbun’s cooking presentation.  You can read more on Kevin’s background through Gwen’s interview with him, but let’s just say he’s known for beating Bobby Flay on the Iron Chef!

Now THAT’s a chef who knows his food.  And know it he did.  He made us some of the best pork belly I’ve ever put my mouth to.  We had a spicy homecured bacon bite with watermelon and a pork belly taco that was to.die.for.

The next day was the conference over at The Shed in Glenwood.  I didn’t get a ton of pictures here because I was too busy learning everything they were sharing with us!  I did snap a quick picture looking back before it started though.  Notice the amazing swag sitting on the chairs.  I couldn’t believe all the incredible goodies they shared with us!

Lunch at the shed was three different types of sliders, pasta salad, and deviled eggs.  Everything was delicious, but take note of that little beauty on the left there.  That, my friends, is the fried tomato and goat cheese slider and it was clearly the best thing on the lunch plate.  Yum, yum and yum.

We finished up the conference with an after party at the Spice Market in midtown Atlanta.  Let me just say, they provided us with some of the best food I have ever put my mouth on.  We had everything from Passion Fruit Whiskey Fizzes to black pepper shrimp with sundried pineapple to charred chili rubbed beef skewers with thai basil dipping sauce.

Once of the best parts of attending a conference like this are the incredible people you meet.  Everyone was so friendly and gracious.  I just wanted to throw a shout out to a few of the awesome bloggers that I had the opportunity to really get to know better; three of them as we were driving through a torrential downpour with a fritzy GPS!  Memories for sure!

Megan at What Megan’s Making
Wendy at The Local Cook
Prernah at Indian Simmer
Melissa at My McDonald Meal

I also want to extend a huge thank you to Jaden, Diane, Todd, and Gwen for putting this conference together.  And, as a food blogger, if you ever have the opportunity to attend a food blog forum conference, do it!  I promise you won’t regret it!

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Comments

  1. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:11 am

    I’m so glad you loved it, and so sorry I couldn’t be there! It looks like it was well worth the drive!

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  2. JodieMo says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:27 am

    What a great post! The conference was so awesome. I’m still trying to make sure it all says in my brain I got so much information! It was great to meet you and I hope we can stay in touch and meet up at the next one!

    Reply
  3. 5 Star Foodie says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Sounds like a terrific experience!

    Reply
  4. OK CHICK says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:25 am

    What a fun weekend! I bet you had a great time. It looks like a fun weekend.

    So, have I ever told you my love for Viking? Well, I have one. When I am rich and famous my whole kitchen will be Viking- stove, fridge, blender, ect. EVERYTHING! I’ll let you know when that happens, we can have a cooking party.

    Reply
  5. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Great meeting you Julie! Best of luck and keep in touch!

    Reply
  6. Cindy says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Sounds like you will have to do an extra round of yoga after all that delicious food! Glad you had a great time. My question for you is this: Just how many times have you eaten pork belly? Just sayin’! 🙂

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  7. Bunkycooks says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:22 am

    Hi Julie,

    What a great recap! I was so glad to meet you and am happy that you were able to come to the event! I am also excited to see that so far, everyone seems to have been well-fed and swag happy! Keep in touch and I hope we get to meet again! 🙂

    Gwen

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  8. Wendy (The Local Cook) says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:23 am

    Thank you so much for driving! It was great meeting you, and I hope we’ll meet again.

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  9. Emily Z says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:32 am

    What a cool experience that must have been. It would be cool to have something like that here in Kansas City. I would love the chance to meet more food bloggers in person. I feel so honored to be part of such a great community of people!

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  10. Joey @ Big Teeth & Clouds says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    Very cool & yummy!

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  11. anne says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    looks like so much fun, what was in the goodie bags?? anne

    Reply
  12. Maranda says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    You go to all the coolest stuff missy! It looks like you had a great time! I hope to get the chance to attend these types of events in the future. Thanks for the great recap and some awesome new blogs to follow!

    Reply
  13. Katerina says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    From what it seems you had a great time in this conference and you got to see very interesting people.

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  14. Kristina Churchill says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    How incredibly fun…food looked so good and I bet you picked up a few hints!
    Could you post about some food blog conferences prior to the event, for people like me who don’t know about them.

    Glad you had a great time, and will be back to check out your blog very soon.

    -kristina-

    Reply
  15. Prerna@IndianSimmer says

    September 13, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    I’m not going to forget that ride back to the hotel for a while I’m sure about that 🙂
    What a great weekend we had and it was really awesome to know you Julie. So looking forward to meeting you again. Love to your boys, they are gorgeous!

    Reply
  16. Blond Duck says

    September 13, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    I came over from the Ungourmet’s to see your Mexi tuna melts…oh my God. I love them. And I love your oven fish sticks! I’m a Texan and a totally Mexican snob just like you!

    Reply
  17. Juliana says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Wow, what a fun event…it sure looks that you all got a lot out of this conference 🙂

    Reply
  18. Melissa @My McDonald Meal says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    I’ve loved reading everyone’s re-caps. Will get mine done soon!
    It was great meeting you and I can’t wait to catch again in a few weeks.

    Reply
  19. FOODESSA says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    Julie…I always get a warm fuzzy feeling when nutty foodies like ourselves get to enjoy such an event. I’m so glad you were given this chance to assist such a great forum ;o)

    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  20. Julie says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    Julie, it was a great event, and while we did not get to “meet”, like you thought the best part was getting to know everyone else there. The next one should be one day longer to give us more time to meet everyone. Great pictures as well. And I can related to Saturday night downpour, I got soaked and I’m paying for it with a nasty little cold that I brought home with me.

    • Monica replied: — September 13th, 2010 @ 5:55 pm

      Opps! that last comment should say Monica (me) and not Julie.. oppsy, can you tell the cold medicine has me ditzy?

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  21. Anna Johnston says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    I’ve never been to a bloggers conference but I’d imagine it’d be amazing to rub shoulders with foodies & taste & talk & share….., not forgetting the eating bit. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    How fun! I would love to sample all the foods… especially from someone who beat Bobby Flay! 🙂

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  23. Biren @ Roti n Rice says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Sounds like a great experience!

    Reply
  24. malia says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:45 pm

    Hi Julie– What a cool experience. I’ve never been to a blog conference but I’d love to go to one. Those sliders look too delish. Please make them for your blog!

    Reply
  25. MommyB Knows Best says

    September 14, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Fun fun fun!! I’m excited to go to my very first conference Type-A, I was just reading on Bakerella.com and saw your picture and realized we talk on twitter (with MommysTime etc)

    Great site!

    Reply
  26. Andrea (Off Her Cork) says

    September 14, 2010 at 11:30 am

    Julie it was really nice to meet and chat with you over dinner on Saturday evening! Great recap and I can’t believe I missed the dumpling session! I didn’t even know it was going on and now I’m bummed out. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Sommer @ A Spicy Perspective says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    Looks like fun! You’ll have to let me all about when you come to Asheville!

    Reply
  28. Blond Duck says

    September 14, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    I hope my MOOM cooks like you!

    Reply
  29. MarshaMarshaMarsha says

    September 15, 2010 at 12:12 am

    Oh my word, you are making me want to start a food blog just so I can go to a delicious conference like that! Wow. I’ve been to several blog conference and the food was so-so… I am clearly in the wrong segment of blogging! LOL

    Reply
  30. Suzanne says

    September 15, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    I loved your pictures of the event beautiful. I wish we would have met while we were there but maybe next time. Your site looks so great glad I stopped by.

    Reply
  31. ingrid says

    September 16, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    You’ve been a busy galavanting blogger! 🙂 Lucky you!

    Thanks for sharing, Julie!
    ~ingrid

    Reply
  32. Dorsey Mestad says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:31 am

    Hey! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a team of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us valuable information to work on. You have done a marvellous job!

    Reply

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