tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post4600259084309879368..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: 4 Days, 4 Airports, Time Spent at Eat, Write, Retreat...PricelessValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74668136185082038922011-06-11T22:07:05.499-07:002011-06-11T22:07:05.499-07:00Sounds like a really interesting experience, Val. ...Sounds like a really interesting experience, Val. It's amazing the kinds of opportunities foodbloggers have. Thanks for sharing.PGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160883537054763513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-40396217732877663562011-06-06T13:12:20.269-07:002011-06-06T13:12:20.269-07:00It is always nice to have face time with other foo...It is always nice to have face time with other food bloggers! Glad you had a wonderful trip!Jenn @leftoverqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241666095331534803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-56277644400103009872011-06-06T08:59:33.371-07:002011-06-06T08:59:33.371-07:00What a wonderful opportunity for you, Val! I am so...What a wonderful opportunity for you, Val! I am so thrilled to read that you got to go. I must admit, I was disappointed that the sponsorship did not include your flight. They have enough moula to do that, me thinks, but the honor of being selected and getting to go is almost the best part. The experience sounds like it was absolute top notch. How many attended in all? Was it all food bloggers? The 5 Canadians and how many Americans?<br />I cannot imagine how intense the time was there - and then to come back and work... YIKES!<br />Good for you! Another well deserved feather in your cap.<br />:)<br />ValerieA Canadian Foodiehttp://www.acanadianfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-82959911426498517482011-06-01T09:05:59.747-07:002011-06-01T09:05:59.747-07:00What a great opportunity to learn and meet so many...What a great opportunity to learn and meet so many other interesting people. The food looks pretty darn delicious too - McCormick's and Schmick's has always hit the mark for seafood, I think.Ciao Chow Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479595368522070565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-16130618982787507472011-05-30T12:18:51.379-07:002011-05-30T12:18:51.379-07:00oh fab, val! i'm so glad you had a great time ...oh fab, val! i'm so glad you had a great time in my hometown! I was there for the 1st day and then traveled by to Atlanta but would have loved to meet you. next time for sure!Brenhttp://www.flanboyanteats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-10490595135999602702011-05-30T06:53:32.881-07:002011-05-30T06:53:32.881-07:00What an amazing experience! Looking forward to se...What an amazing experience! Looking forward to see another growth spurt on your already amazing blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84566619216453021552011-05-29T15:21:22.725-07:002011-05-29T15:21:22.725-07:00Nice to see you back Val! It sounds like a wonderf...Nice to see you back Val! It sounds like a wonderful opportunity and I'm glad you returned feeling more inspired! (LOL! Try saying endive with an Aussie accent!)Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589888584542143132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-79370297015731904012011-05-29T12:15:36.162-07:002011-05-29T12:15:36.162-07:00What a great time! I am a tad envious! Congrats ...What a great time! I am a tad envious! Congrats on being one of the 5!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356018786442529490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-40867091164855308452011-05-29T06:30:40.829-07:002011-05-29T06:30:40.829-07:00It's always the journey to and from that's...It's always the journey to and from that's the worse part of any trip. Hope you didn't need to have a pat down! <br /><br />The experience sounds well worth the 4 AM cab ride. What a wonderful time you must have had.SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-34234309711713490942011-05-29T03:28:39.049-07:002011-05-29T03:28:39.049-07:00What a fantastic experience that sounds like! So ...What a fantastic experience that sounds like! So glad you went and could share it with us.<br /><br />I wouldn't think too hard about branding and such. Keep doing what you're doing. YOu do it well and have so many people who love reading you and sharing your recipes.The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-1340748113717075932011-05-28T20:58:17.206-07:002011-05-28T20:58:17.206-07:00So glad you had a great weekend- the conference so...So glad you had a great weekend- the conference sounds wonderful! :)Betty @ scrambled henfruithttp://scrambledhenfruit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-64307675586418427372011-05-28T19:08:13.816-07:002011-05-28T19:08:13.816-07:00Hey there Roomie! I am glad you got home safely. ...Hey there Roomie! I am glad you got home safely. It was fun hangin' with you and learning together last week. I hope we will meet again someday. Your photos are just beautiful Val. I hope you have made room for all the swag you brought home. Have a nice weekend! BonnieBonnie Deahlhttp://partychef.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-60539946132303811332011-05-28T11:35:37.597-07:002011-05-28T11:35:37.597-07:00FOUR airports? Oh, my. I will never complain abo...FOUR airports? Oh, my. I will never complain about air travel again. I love D.C. And it sounds like you had the perfect time at a great conference. I love that writing was a significant feature of it. Your enthusiasm oozes from this post and makes me wish I could have been in two places at once last weekend :).kellypeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266678780105919817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-10809584822439524832011-05-28T09:58:18.726-07:002011-05-28T09:58:18.726-07:00Wow that sounds like so much fun, I'm jealous!...Wow that sounds like so much fun, I'm jealous!RSA Nowhttp://www.rsanow.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-22554208335213499942011-05-28T05:11:10.559-07:002011-05-28T05:11:10.559-07:00What a fantastic opportunity. Good for you! :o)What a fantastic opportunity. Good for you! :o)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363106628279020217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-33645894166084770382011-05-27T16:58:06.640-07:002011-05-27T16:58:06.640-07:00If not for the number of airports, and time travel...If not for the number of airports, and time travelling I would rank this as an absolutely stellar weekend. What you've come home with is so valuable and I can't wait to hear more.gizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909193699597525772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-49986511163221577132011-05-27T16:11:31.861-07:002011-05-27T16:11:31.861-07:00Sounds like you had a very good time!Sounds like you had a very good time!Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-3304893523899664322011-05-27T08:37:10.294-07:002011-05-27T08:37:10.294-07:00This sounds like such an awesome experience, Val. ...This sounds like such an awesome experience, Val. Thank you for sharing it with us! =)Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-2467053134809354772011-05-27T06:49:20.779-07:002011-05-27T06:49:20.779-07:00Val:
So glad you had such a good time.Val:<br /><br />So glad you had such a good time.normahttp://platanosangoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-85725136903037398362011-05-27T06:02:13.167-07:002011-05-27T06:02:13.167-07:00Wow! Sounds like an amazing experience!Wow! Sounds like an amazing experience!Half Bakedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442227016558089720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-89900249245882263022011-05-27T05:36:49.426-07:002011-05-27T05:36:49.426-07:00Loved every minute of this Val. Finding your own v...Loved every minute of this Val. Finding your own voice is harder than it sounds. It's something writing classes encourage and "try" to teach. Not easy.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-22207194552286053312011-05-27T04:04:25.490-07:002011-05-27T04:04:25.490-07:00Oh, I would have loved to go and break away ffrom ...Oh, I would have loved to go and break away ffrom my wallflower mode! Sounds delightful. This one was close enough to home that I should have done it. One of these days . . .Sprigs of Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751120984303340353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-27422834593734333632011-05-26T21:29:09.349-07:002011-05-26T21:29:09.349-07:00Oh Val, it makes me so happy that you had such a g...Oh Val, it makes me so happy that you had such a great time! Sounds amazing!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-87385692898316238802011-05-26T17:36:40.078-07:002011-05-26T17:36:40.078-07:00Wonderful post, Val. I would be on sensory overloa...Wonderful post, Val. I would be on sensory overload after an experience like yours. I'm looking forward to reading more about it.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-86311447517640097882011-05-26T17:27:39.201-07:002011-05-26T17:27:39.201-07:00I really enjoyed reading about your experience and...I really enjoyed reading about your experience and I'm so happy you had this wonderful opportunity.FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.com