For those who’ve ever questioned what meals bloggers do for enjoyable, let me share with you a meals running a blog retreat I simply attended in Palm Springs.
The job of meals running a blog might be lonely, as a result of all of us largely 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 folks behind the screens.
Now, 14 years later, we’re nonetheless assembly up offline and having enjoyable with one another. And whereas the dialog is usually centered on work at first, we finally calm down and get to know one another on a deeper stage. 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 thing 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 recognize something about Palm Springs, it is dates! The palm date timber are seen in your drive, and should you do not cease to chill down with a frosty date shake, then you may have extra self-control than me.
It was so enjoyable doing a date tasting and talking with an area date farmer from the California Date Fee about all of the several types of dates available on the market and one of the best methods to get pleasure from them. The California Date Fee is a nonprofit group that helps the date business by advertising and marketing, analysis, and authorities affairs.Â
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, pay attention up! Naturally tearless, Smileys are grown to be candy and gentle 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 stuffed with the tasty orange yolks of Glad Egg. Plus, we love that these eggs are TRULY pasture raised eggs.
These stunning, 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 important to hear about Grocer’s Listing! They’ve a clickable hyperlink DM and a a lot better manner on your followers to avoid wasting and bookmark your recipes. Additionally, deep hyperlinks are really easy with Grocer’s Listing, and you recognize you have to be utilizing deep hyperlinks! The potential to earn affiliate revenue with Instacart is a sport changer! Go forward and attain out to them should 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 stunning 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 affords 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 would have liked 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!
The entire pictures shared right here had been taken by Amanda Kamppinen.
