Soooo, the past couple of days have Austin has been filled with bloggers from all over for the BlogHer conference. Bloggers including the famous Ree Drummond from The Pioneer Woman, who of course through her blog has made cookbooks and has her own show on Food Network.
Kinda cool right?
While I didn't go to all of the events, I only attended 3, they were amazing I have to admit.
The first one was the opening welcome party held at Whole Foods downtown on the roof. Tons of Austin's top female chefs including the lovely Jodie Elliot from Foreign and Domestic and Sarah McIntosh from Epicerie all created wonderful and unique dishes to serve at this event.
Let me just tell you, there was so much good food I didn't know where it was going to end. I tried to eat a sample of everything but I failed. That wasn't even the first event of the night!
I feel so bad though I took so many pictures but can't remember who made what, but just indulge in these pictures with me. The woman behind every dish did a fantastic job and they all deserve equal applause.
Whole Foods Bites and Bloggers
Kinda cool right?
While I didn't go to all of the events, I only attended 3, they were amazing I have to admit.
The first one was the opening welcome party held at Whole Foods downtown on the roof. Tons of Austin's top female chefs including the lovely Jodie Elliot from Foreign and Domestic and Sarah McIntosh from Epicerie all created wonderful and unique dishes to serve at this event.
Let me just tell you, there was so much good food I didn't know where it was going to end. I tried to eat a sample of everything but I failed. That wasn't even the first event of the night!
I feel so bad though I took so many pictures but can't remember who made what, but just indulge in these pictures with me. The woman behind every dish did a fantastic job and they all deserve equal applause.
Whole Foods Bites and Bloggers
Later that same evening I also attended an event at Parkside downtown, sponsored by Stonyfield and Organic Valley.
The food was just as amazing here as well. If you've never had their macaroni and cheese I beg you run to Parkside to get some. Seriously, it is the best macaroni and cheese you will ever have. When I saw they had a buffet table with it, I wanted to just take the whole thing home. I kid you not, I was so full after the first event at Whole Foods but I made room for this macaroni and cheese.
Parkside Cocktail Party by Stonyfield and Organic Valley
(No words can describe the amazingness of this macaroni and cheese)
(Delicious fresh charcuterie plate and salad)
(Build your own hot dog station)
(Mini Goat Cheese and Tomato Tarts)
(Mini Grilled Cheese)
(Fresh Vegetable Plate)
Don't forget dessert!
All in all, I had fun. I had some amazing food and talked to some other amazing bloggers.
All in all, I had fun. I had some amazing food and talked to some other amazing bloggers.
Great post and photos, Sarah! I hear you on forgetting who made what... there was too much to keep track of. After several shots I started photographing the signs with the chef name, restaurant, and title of the dish so I'd remember... sure enough I forgot all the ones I didn't do that for. Gotta remember that trick in the future!
ReplyDeleteThank you! And oh I know, it was a little overwhelming haha
DeleteI'm so glad you took photos at Parkside! I never made it over there and wanted to see what I missed. Never tried their mac & cheese, but I'll be sure to do so.
ReplyDeleteGreat post as usual, Sarah!
Thank you! And oh yes you must try it, Food and Wine nominated their mac and cheese as one of the best in the U.S.
DeleteSo good seeing you at the mango event! I had so much fun this weekend, glad you did too!
ReplyDeleteYou too! Twas a fun time, hope to see you at future events!
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