For individuals who have ever wondered about the leisure activities of food bloggers, I would like to recount my experience at a food blogging retreat I recently attended in Palm Springs.
The job of meals running a blog could be lonely, as a result of all of us principally work from home and talk with one another on-line. I’ve been running a blog since 2010, and I attended my first ‘running a blog meet-up’ in San Francisco that very same yr. It’s so a lot enjoyable to satisfy the individuals behind the screens.
Now, 14 years later, we’re nonetheless assembly up offline and having enjoyable with one another. And whereas the dialog is generally centered on work at first, we ultimately calm down and get to know one another on a deeper degree. The conversations that occur at these retreats are so worthwhile and significant to me.
I’m so grateful that our hosts, Liz from The Lemon Bowl and Lauren from The Curious Plate organized every part for us!
Different Attendees/ My New Besties
Upon arriving, I used to be thrilled to be taught that Chef Trimell could be feeding us all week lengthy. Each single chew was scrumptious, from the primary hors d’oeuvres to the ultimate meal, I’ve by no means been extra well-fed and pleased and full!
This retreat was sponsored by California Dates, Glad Egg, Onions 52, Albertson’s, California Walnuts, and Grocer’s Listing, and we’re so grateful!
California Dates
If you already know something about Palm Springs, it is dates! The palm date bushes are seen in your drive, and in case you do not cease to chill down with a frosty date shake, then you’ve gotten extra self-control than me.
It was so enjoyable doing a date tasting and talking with a neighborhood date farmer from the California Date Fee about all of the various kinds of dates available on the market and the most effective methods to get pleasure from them. The California Date Fee is a nonprofit group that helps the date trade by advertising, analysis, and authorities affairs.
Onions52
As somebody who adores onions in all kinds and orders her In n Out burger with each grilled and uncooked onions, I used to be all in regards to the onion portion of this occasion!
The presentation from Onions52 about their new Smileys Tearless and Candy Onions was fascinating. For those who’re somebody who hates crying whereas chopping onions, hear up! Naturally tearless, Smileys are grown to be candy and delicate with out the discomfort of watery eyes.
Glad Egg Co.
It is actually not a meals blogger retreat except there is a chance to take a video of the right fried egg being damaged with a fork. Everybody’s digital camera roll is filled with the tasty orange yolks of Glad Egg. Plus, we love that these eggs are TRULY pasture raised eggs.
These lovely, wealthy eggs are raised on 100+ small household farmers all through the Midwest. Try their retailer locator to see the place you’ll find them in your space!
Grocer’s Listing
For those who’re a fellow meals blogger, lean in. It’s a must to hear about Grocer’s Listing! They’ve a clickable hyperlink DM and a significantly better means on your followers to save lots of and bookmark your recipes. Additionally, deep hyperlinks are really easy with Grocer’s Listing, and you already know you ought to be utilizing deep hyperlinks! The potential to earn affiliate revenue with Instacart is a sport changer! Go forward and attain out to them in case you’re curious on your personal weblog or social media presence.
California Walnuts
Since 99% of the nation’s walnuts are grown in California, it was solely pure that they grace our lovely charcuterie boards. I am undoubtedly going to be taking a few of these ‘seasoned walnuts’ concepts and utilizing them this vacation season. Thanks, California Walnuts!
Thanks for making my day with the matcha dusted walnuts, Chef Trimell!
Albertson’s
I imply, I already knew that Albertson’s Signature Select provides prime quality, delightfully reasonably priced merchandise for all of life’s moments. My native retailer is Von’s, however the household shops are Safeway, Albertsons, Tom Thumb, Jewel-Osco, Acme Markets, Shaws, if you wish to snack like us.
Anytime we wanted a snack mid-day to refuel earlier than one other session, Albertson’s was there for us. Plus, the prettiest breakfast bar the following day!
All the images shared right here had been taken by Amanda Kamppinen.