Food & Friends
Most food lovers dream about food and share their ideas and creations enthusiastically with friends. For many, however, the passion drives us to go even further and become food professionals. This past September, many food lovers attended the International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC) held in Seattle. The conference was a place for all to explore their dreams and potential, not only for sharing food with friends and family, but in the blogging world. This year’s conference was my first, and I am glad I finally attended. I met many interesting bloggers and speakers from across the country, including many from Seattle. I loved all the workshops and presenters at the conference, including local Seattle writers and speakers Jess Thomson, Dr. Jean Layton and Kathleen Flint.
After the conference, a Seattle area group was formed to share food, friendship and support. With Raquel DeHoyos, Sonya Law and Miriam Gabriel-Pollock to name a few, we held our first get together on October 11, 2015. We were nine like-minded people, passionate about food, gathered around a painted table at a potluck, sharing food and friendship. All things related to food and blogging were the center of our attention, and this led to many conversations and much laughter.
To welcome my new friends, I prepared Teavana Spiced Apple Cider Rooibos tea. Teavana tea comes from a company founded in the United States in 1997 to engage and educate new tea enthusiasts and tea connoisseurs alike about the ritual and enjoyment of tea. I have attended many tea workshops in Singapore and America, and was fortunate to be able to learn first hand about preparing Teavana teas from the founder and tea expert. I also shared Thai Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage, a simple dish that with a little hot sauce, is even more delightful as a comfort food.
Tea from Teavana
At the potluck we planted the seeds of the love of food and friends, and our group now has a name: Seattle Food and Friends. Thank you to Raquel DeHoyos for sharing her talent and time to create and administer the Seattle Food & Friends Facebook page. And thank you to the core nine members for sharing your passion and drive to launch our first meeting, and for your continued support.
I am looking forward to the International Food Blogger Conference 2016 for continue opportunities to learn and be inspired, and to continuing to share inspiration and support with our Seattle Food and Friends group.
Related Links:
What to Do After You Hit Publish: http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/sheriwetherell/ifbc-2015-what-do-you-do-after-you-hit-publish
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