ANOTHER Drogging Post!?

by Emily

Yes, yes, I am drunk again (i.e. yet another lame post). We’ve been so busy and carrying so much stuff, and tasting so many things that my pictures are pretty weak. It’s funny that my worst blog posts are coming from a blogging event! Also, disclaimer – I do not have a ton of time, I apoligize profusely for not linking in this post!

I dragged myself out of bed at 6:30 this morning and met up with a group of runners to hit the piers.

I actually jogged the mile over from my hotel first to met them at theirs. Everyone is so friendly and nice and I was beyond happy to be able to keep up…..until I couldn’t! I ran 1.87miles with the group before I thought I’d die and I stopped to walk. Brittany was super sweet and walked with me (I guesstimate about 2+miles?) around the piers. We stopped by the sea lions which was pretty thrilling.

I ended up running back to my hotel too (more than a mile because I got a little lost) so I actually got in a pretty good work out!

After a quick shower Camile and I headed back to the ferry building for the first event. There was a farmer’s market on and it was so gorgeous.

I had a few small samples,

and I had to buy a diet coke ($1.25) because I was super thirsty.

Then we went to an olive oil tasting class, which was super informative.

And then a large group of us headed to the “tasting pavillion” which was almost like a food expo. We got to watch Brandi cook her winning recipe.

So.Many.Samples!!! I had lots of good eats. Again, about 95% is shown.

The Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer people rocked my socks, I totally got my own can!

Camile and I left early and I spread my swag out on the bed and did my evil genius laugh.

All my swag in total –

We walked to FedEx and my swag package weighed 16lbs! Now we have showers, and then a walk back to the other hotel before we are bussed to a fancy dinner. I can’t wait!

7Nov2009

Lazy Drogging

by Emily

Y’all, I am so sorry for the lame post, but I am a little bit drunk! We went a cocktail party and then a “street food fair” this evening. It was great getting to meet some of the other bloggers and I think SF is beautiful. Instead of descriptions, I’m going to have to do a picture line up of what I ate (the photos show about 95%).

Foodbuzz gave us AMAZING swag bags.

I nibbled on this candy from the swag while I wrote my post.

*Passing Out*

6Nov2009

We Are Here!

by Emily

I’m finally in California! I’ve been waiting for this since I was a kid! I need to finish getting ready so I’ll keep it quick, but I wanted to check in.

My flights went well, things were nice and uneventful. Because of the challenge (I’m not gonna lie, I love airport food, it is totally worth the money to me usually) I tried to pack all of my own snacks for this travel day. I’m not quite sure how things will work on my return flights, but I do have some bars stashed in my suitcase.

I ate breakfast before I got on my first flight, a crumpet(!) topped with Crofter’s Superfruit Spread and an egg.

I cooked the egg in the microwave – small bowl, crack, stir, salt & pepper, 45second nuke – and it worked out very well. I was worried about how well this would keep as ‘leftovers’ but it was pretty tasty. I’ll be doing the micro method more often.

I ate a sandwich on my second flight. For my sandwich I packed 3slices of turkey on 2slices of bread, with a packet of horsey sauce from Arby’s to squeeze on in flight.

My long flight (5+hours) went well. I watched “Why I Wore Lipstick to My Masectemy” on my laptop and bought a “Real Simple” and “Bon Appetit” that kept me very occupied.

Camile and I met up in the airport and headed to our hotel via the BART. We are sharing a room and the receptionist was totally sweet and upgraded us to a king bed.

I think the room is gorgeous, it is tiny, but well decorated. Plus the front desk has awesome candy.

As soon as our bags were dropped off we headed out to explore the area around our hotel – Market Street. I munched on an apple from home to hold me over.

Now we are finishing getting ready for the first Foodbuzz event, a cocktail party! I am so excited to meet all the bloggers! I’ll be back with a recap this evening.

What eats do you pack for travel?

6Nov2009

San Fransisco Bound!

by Emily

Today has been packed! Similarly, I am all packed, and ready to go to San Fransisco for the Foodbuzz Blogger Festival! Actually, that’s a lie, I’m packed, but not fully ready, and I’m leaving for the airport in 5.5hours! Obviously this one will be quick.

My friend Caroline came to pick me up at 10 for an all day study session at Barnes and Nobel. I overslept and didn’t have much time to pack, and therefore did not do so hot on food all day. I did manage to bring my Sigg and a delicious Cheeky Cherry Chocolate 18Rabbits bar (from SF!) for breakfast.

I also bought a small diet coke because I felt bad sitting at the cafe without ordering, $1.25.

We studied all day long! I am not 100% ready for my test on Monday but I certainly know more than I would have. After we drove to school for lab I caved and bought a bag of Doritos because I was starving, $1.00.

Lab went really, really well. I was one of the first ones done and all my calculations for next week are complete! Adam picked me up at 9 and we drove to Wegmans. I realized this evening that my flights are much, much longer than I thought and that I cannot not pack food for the plane. I would usually buy something on my layover but since I’m doing the Thanksgiving Challenge that’s not an option. We had nada at home to pack so we bought some supplies at the store, along with food for next week and Adam’s food for the weekend, $26.23.

Dinner was my exciting find from last week.

Kashi Caribbean Carnival Pizza. I ate mine cold, hours after Adam made it, and it was still fricking unbelievable. I loved the plantains, the tangy of the onions, the ww crust, everything!

I am so excited to be heading to California, it is 30* outside and it hailed today! I did get to wear a vest gifted from my grandma though.

Now I have a few final to-dos (including a shower!) before I go to bed. My flight is at 6:30 tomorrow so we’ve got to be up super duper early. My plan for the festival as of now is to post at least once a day. If there is some sort of internet trouble I may end up doing a mega recap post on Sunday, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed. See you in San Fransisco!!!!!

Challenge Balance – $29.08

5Nov2009

Almost Time to Repack

by Emily

Howdy folks! I’m exhausted, so I’ll keep this quick.

I got a lot done around the house today – the kitchen is clean, the living room is clean, and I’m finally unpacked! Just in time to pack again tomorrow! At least I got my fall decorations up in a timely fashion.

Plus I finally took a much needed shower and put on my new favorite pants.

Old Navy had all sorts of colored cords (I bought orange and green) and they are so cute!

I was hungry and thirsty before I even left for class so I packed myself so snacks from home. A Zevia for the car,

and some veggie chips from Oh!Nuts.

The chips were fantastic! [As I write this post Adam has been finishing off most of the bag!] I packed 2 servings – 2oz.

I planned on doing my printing at school but the intense downpour meant my commute took double the time. I did some studying though, and made plans with Caroline for a loooong study session tomorrow. At 8 I swung by the house and picked up Adam for a study session at our friend’s house. The medical students worked on body parts and I finished up my notecards.

Dinner kind of never happened, but I did snack on a few items from our friend’s bowl-o-candy.

I’ll have to eat a big breakfast tomorrow. Put first, I have to go to bed, night!

How often do you skip dinner? It seems like I’ve missed a bunch of meals this year, but I eat so much (crap) all the time that it’s all evened out. If it gets too late and I know it’s time for bed I’ll skip it even if I’m hungry; I have enough trouble sleeping as it is.

4Nov2009

Your Mom Likes Boston Cream Pie

by Emily

Happy Hump Day! This Wednesday is particularly exciting because it is not even the middle of my week; I leave for San Fransisco on Friday! I am so excited. This will be my first time meeting the bloggers who are going (none of my new york peeps are making it) and my very first time in California.

Breakfast was quick and easy [like your mom!]

Yoplait Light Boston Cream Pie, a flavor that I have only ever tasted in yogurt,

and an 18 Rabbits Nibble a Sultana granola bar.

It was tasty, even if I did have to Google sultana.

Since not a whole lot took place here yesterday this is a lot to do today. On the list?

unpack from my last trip
wash/put away 8billion dishes
clean the kitchen
clean the living room
study for my huge test the day after I get back from SF
work on the homework assignment, also due the day after I get back from SF
call Budget for the umpteenth time about the money they owe us
a very very needed shower: I’m still wearing the pumpkin shirt!
class at 6:30-7:50

Wish me productive!

Have you ever had Boston Cream Pie? What’s it like?

3Nov2009

Fail

by Emily

Fail # 1 – if you have big boobs and eat breakfast on the couch, you get pumpkin on yourself.

I guess this is also fail # 2, because yes, I am wearing yesterday’s shirt.

Fail # 3 – lunch.

Which lead us to unphotographed fail # 4, dinner – casserole. And, erhm, 2-3 servings of chocolate chips.

Fail # 5 – not a lick of school work done all day. I did watch old episodes of “Buffy” though! 🙂 Tomorrow!

Fail # 6 – after my intense speed walking yesterday (and a few calf raises yesterday morning) my calves hurt so bad I can only get around via lurching.

Fail # 7 – this lame post, sorry guys!

Any fails you’d like to share?

3Nov2009

Amy’s Challenge

by Emily

Just keeping you guys in the loop…..here is an e-mail I received from Amy’s Kitchen –

Dear Amy’s fans,

Amy’s Kitchen is celebrating its 22nd birthday this year. Believe it or not, after all those years in business, Amy’s has no official slogan! The closest thing the company has to a tagline is “Healthy eating for busy people.”

Amy’s needs a slogan! And we need your help to spread the word. We’d love it if you could ask your readers to tell us what phrase, word, jingle, or rhyme encapsulates Amy’s Kitchen for them (in 15 words or less). The winner will receive $500 worth of Amy’s products!

To enter, send your readers to www.amyskitchen.com or search for “Amy’s Go Organic” on www.facebook.com. Entries must be received by February 1, 2010.

We can’t wait to see what your readers come up with!

Eating Chalk

Author Archives: Emily

ANOTHER Drogging Post!?

Lazy Drogging

We Are Here!

San Fransisco Bound!

Almost Time to Repack

Your Mom Likes Boston Cream Pie

Fail

Amy’s Challenge