Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 05:00 AM

Foodbuzz Festival: Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Wow, oh, wow. What a night!!! My brain is still spinning!

Tonight’s dinner was put on by Outstanding In The Field and was held in the Greenleaf produce warehouse.

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The Greenleaf produce warehouse was such a cool setting for a foodie dinner! :-D

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The dinner tables extended all around the warehouse.

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Due to the water bottle mishap in my purse, I ended up carrying around my electronics in a plastic bag for most of the night. What a dork!

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Shannon and me!

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New blog friends! :mrgreen:

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One of the passed apps during the cocktail house was a crostini with tuna puree.

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Cocktail hour in the warehouse was happening! :-D

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Our place settings consisted of mismatched plates, handmade bamboo chopsticks, and customized menus. So neat!

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The meal started with a light appetizer of marinated veggies.

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Bloggers! :mrgreen:

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Then we were served a soup of mushroom dashi, maitake, shimeji, enoki mushrooms.

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Next was Udon, grilled Monterey calamari in a browned butter ponzu reduction, cucumber, kaiware, frisée and yellow pear tomato with chojang and sesame vinaigrette.

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We had fun with the old school seltzer bottle! ;-)

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The main course was salmon with garlic and curry.

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And a creamy mushroom risotto with koshihikari rice and crispy maitake mushrooms. So delish!

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And more wine.

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The roasted brussels sprouts with ponzu fried garlic, guanciale, and bonito fakes was out of this world!!! It was easily the best dish of the night!

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I ate 2 servings.

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There was also soy braised beef cheeks and oxtails served with baby carrots and fingerling potatoes.

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The beef was incredible!! It was sooooo tender!

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For dessert, we had Koshihikari rice pudding with cookie crumble and warren pears on top. It was good, but a tad on the bland side. :-?

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After dinner, it was time for the Foodbuzz Blog Awards.

As you probably know, I received nominations in 3 categories:

  • Best Healthy Living Blog
  • Blogger would you most like to take to dinner
  • Blogger would you most want to make you a cocktail

Somehow, I won all 3 categories!!!! Crazy, yet cool! 8-)

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I am totally floored and honored! Thank you, readers and Foodbuzz! What an amazing night for Carrots ‘N’ Cake! :mrgreen:

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My blogger friends also won awards: Jenna won “Blogger most likely to have a cooking show,” Kath won “Best Food Blog,” and Caitlin won “Best Blogger Humanitarian Effort.” It was so cool!!! :-D

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Once back at the hotel, a bunch of us gathered at the hotel bar and celebrated with a cocktail and dessert. We shared the chocolate torte, which was absolutely divine! I loved the strong, fresh mint flavor!

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I also celebrated with a Grey Goose dirty martini. ;-)

Kath suggested an early morning run tomorrow, so I only drank about half of my martini. There’s no way I want to run hungover in the morning. Ick.

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I can barely keep my eyes open and I have another fun-filled day planned for tomorrow.

I still can’t believe that I won 3 Foodbuzz Awards! Ahhh! What an honor! I’m heading to bed with the biggest smile on my face ever! :mrgreen:

G’night!

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79 Comments on “Foodbuzz Festival: Dinner & Awards Ceremony”

  1. #1 Madelin @ What is for breakfast? Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 5:17 am

    Well done Tina!!! The food looks incredible!

  2. #2 Nicole Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 5:40 am

    Congrats!! Looks like you had loads of fun!!
    Carrots’n'Cake is my favourite food blog ever, you definitely deserve those awards :)
    Well done, have a nice day!!
    Nicole xx

  3. #3 Diana Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 6:08 am

    Congratulations Tina! :) Well deserved, in my opinion.
    Glad you’ve been having a great time!

    Have a good sunday!

  4. #4 Katy @ These Beautiful Feet Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 6:41 am

    Hey Tina! I just wanted to say congratulations on all of your awards! I’m so happy to see you won and that all of your hard work has paid off. I’m also happy (and slightly jealous) that you are thoroughly enjoying your time in San Fransisco! I love that city and it seems like you are having a great time. :)

  5. #5 Erica Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 6:59 am

    awwwwwww congrats!

  6. #6 MelissaNibbles Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 7:10 am

    Congratulations!

  7. #7 Julie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 8:20 am

    Congrats Tina!

  8. #8 Marisa (Trim The Fat) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 8:20 am

    Congrats, Tina!!! What a fabulous event!

  9. #9 Food Makes Fun Fuel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 8:25 am

    Congratulations! Way to go!

  10. #10 Jess (Fit Chick in the City) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 8:27 am

    Tinia, Congratulations! All your hard blogging efforts are paying off! Enjoy the rest of your time in SF

  11. #11 Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 8:48 am

    Congrats Tina. 3 awards…. total accomplishment. You rock sister.

  12. #12 diana(mymarblerye) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:03 am

    I have a ADHD so it takes alot for me to become addicted to something…and mam’ I love your blog. Congrats!

  13. #13 Melissa O. Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:14 am

    Tina! Congratulations on the awards, that is unbelievably exciting! I totally voted for you in all three categories! You are, by far, my favorite blog to read and I’m so exxite that your hard work, creativity, and passion has paid off!

    Congratulations!!! :)

  14. #14 candice Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:16 am

    Congratulations in dominating the categories!!! You deserve every single one of those awards! :)

    Brussels sprouts with bonito flakes?! YUM. I need to try that! The udon and mushroom soup look a-mazing too ;) Hope you have fun today!

  15. #15 Sarah R Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Oh my gosh Tina! Congratulations!! What a night for the HLS girls and their blogs!!!

  16. #16 Katie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    CONGRATULATIONS! Things are really going great for you, so exciting. That produce looks amazing. Annnd so does the food you ate. I want to be in San Fran looks like a foodie’s paradise.

  17. #17 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:56 am

    Yay!!!! Congrats!!!

  18. #18 Niki Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:03 am

    Congrats!! That’s so awesome girl!

  19. #19 Meg @ Be Fit Be Full Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:03 am

    Congrats on winning all three! That’s awesome and you absolutely deserve it!

  20. #20 Katherine (blissful-body) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:11 am

    congrats – dinner in the warehouse looks incredible!!!

  21. #21 Bree Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:21 am

    Congrats! What an amazing night!

  22. #22 Madeline @ Greens and Jeans Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:22 am

    Congratulations! I would definitely like to go to dinner with you AND have you make me a cocktail, but only if those brussel sprouts are present because they look freaking amazing!

  23. #23 Cynthia (It All Changes) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:22 am

    That food and setting sounds like a TOP CHEF episode :-)

    Congrats on your wins. You totally deserve them!

  24. #24 Dori Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:42 am

    I voted for you for all three — so glad you won! You deserve it.

  25. #25 Tasha Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:43 am

    Congrats on winning those awards! You look like you’re having a blast out there.

  26. #26 Stephanie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:44 am

    Congrats on the exciting wins Tina! Looks like a wonderful evening :)

  27. #27 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:58 am

    tina! congrats on all three awards :)
    jenna

  28. #28 BethT Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 11:00 am

    Way to go! You can make me a drink anytime as long as it’s not a dirty martini.

  29. #29 Melissa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 11:04 am

    Sending lots of congratulations your way. Great job Tina!!! I love Carrots ‘N’ Cake. You’re an amazing blogger and you 100% deserved those 3 FoodBuzz Awards. Yay!!!

  30. #30 Lizzy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 11:08 am

    congrats tina! :) how amazing, so proud of you

  31. #31 Jessie (Vegan-minded) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 11:25 am

    Congrats on all the awards. :) You deserve it girl!

  32. #32 maria Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 11:44 am

    What a fun weekend. Congrats on your awards too! I voted for you:)

  33. #33 FoodFitnessFreshair Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Great pictures. This looks amazing! And awards, so exciting!

  34. #34 Anne K. Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    I love all the pictures. And congrats on the awards! That’s so awesome :)

  35. #35 Gelareh @ Orange Truffle Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    Congrats! That is wonderful :)

  36. #36 Kailey (SnackFace) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    HUGE congratulations on the three awards! Jadore Carrots N’ Cake and feel off when I don’t get daily doses!

  37. #37 Kel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Congratulations! I imagine the awards are the icing on the cake. The real prize is a healthy you!

  38. #38 Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Congrats on the awards! Very well deserved.

    Judging from a few other blogs, those brussell sprouts seemed to be the star players of the evening. Yum, yum, yum.

  39. #39 Joelle (The Pancake Girl) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    Congrats Tina! That’s so great!!

  40. #40 Jen Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    Congrats! You deserve it! This blog rocks!

  41. #41 Christina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    Congratulations! It’s not hard to see why, you rock!!

  42. #42 Lynn (The Actors Diet) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    congrats on the awards! awesome! i love the old skool seltzer bottles…we have a sodastream now but my hubby’s always talking about his grandpa’s seltzer bottles that he remembers

  43. #43 caronae Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Congratulations! You rock!

  44. #44 Janna (Just Flourishing) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    WOW! That’s amazing! Congrats!!!

  45. #45 Tay Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Congrats on your awards!! Purely amazing :-) You deserved them. You’ve seemed to have such a fun weekend – I’m purely jealous. Have a safe flight home and enjoy your last day in SF!

  46. #46 Khaled Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    Congrats…you totally deserve it!!!. I’m so happy for you. Am I the only guy who follows your blog :-/
    I’ve been reading your blog daily for over 5 months..and I’ve learnt so much about healthy living…thanks to you.

  47. #47 Khaled Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    Congrats…you totally deserve it!!!. I’m so happy for you.
    Btw, Am I the only guy who follows your blog :-/ ??
    I’ve been reading your blog daily for over 5 months..and I’ve learnt so much about healthy living…thanks to you.

  48. #48 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Congrats, Tina! You deserved to win all three awards. What a way to top off a fabulous weekend :) .

    Have fun the rest of the time you’re out there!

  49. #49 Lori Z. Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    Congratulations! You definitely deserve to win all 3 awards! I don’t comment very much, but I do read all the time (and voted for you, of course!)

  50. #50 Mimi (Damn the Freshman 15) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    Wow, so many tasty treats! Glad you’re having fun! And CONGRATS on the awards! You earned ‘em! You really understand what healthy balance is all about. I strive to emulate your savvy example.

  51. #51 Felicia (Bites of the Apple) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Congratulations, Tina!!! That’s so exciting and well deserved. :)

    It sounds like an amazing night and the dinner looked fabulous. I love that it was held in a produce warehouse! Such a fun idea.

  52. #52 Molly Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS! You are an inspiration to so many readers and you deserve all three awards (and many more!)

  53. #53 Laura Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    Congratulations, Tina! :)

    Did the award wins come with any prizes?

    Er, she says, shallowly.

  54. #54 Nikka @ neekadeek Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    Congratulations!
    Your blog has been so valuable to my own journey, you deserve all the accolades you receive! Relish in it all!

  55. #55 Lauren @ eater not a runner Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    Congrats! you deserve it!

  56. #56 Caroline Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I am in absolute awe at your weekend! Congrats on winning too! What an unbelievably fun looking time you had, getting to meet all the bloggers and eat all that delicious food it’s seriously any of our dream come true!

  57. #57 Cait (Cait's Plate) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    CONGRATS!!! That’s so exciting!! :D You took some lovely pictures, the food almost doesn’t look real! I’m glad you had such a great trip. Congrats again on the awards, well deserved Tina!!

  58. #58 Stephanie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    Congratulations! I have been reading your blog for so long and all of those awards are well deserved!

  59. #59 rebecca lustig Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    CONGRATS lovely lady!!! You deserve it <3

  60. #60 janetha Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    super good to meet you lady! congrats on the awards. the brussel sprout dish was my fave! hope you have a safe trip back. xo

  61. #61 Light Delight with TouTou Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    Wow! big Congratulations! that’s really amazing! so happy for you!

  62. #62 Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    Congrats Tina! So excited for you. Sounds like a fabulous weekend – so wish I could have been there!

  63. #63 Gina G Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    congrats Tina! =D =D

  64. #64 Geneviève Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Congratulations Tina!!! You absolutely deserve all 3 of those awards!!! Glad that you were recognized for all your hard work and your dedication!! thanks for being a part of my daily life!!!!!

    Keep on inspiring us around the world to eat a little healthier every day!!!

  65. #65 Ameena Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    Congratulations! You guys really deserve awards for blogging so regularly. It really is a full time job and I don’t know how you do it.

  66. #66 Danica Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    Yeah, yeah and yeah!!! It was so awesome to watch you win so many awards and seriously – you totally DESERVE them. LOVE your blog and love ya! You have to be one of the coolest and funnest bloggers I know. I LOVE the passion you have with it all and it really shines through in all you do :)

    Keep up the fantastic work – your blog and pictures get better every day. I seriously LOVED your pictures on this post (oh, except me being a dork in the back) but they are all so professional looking :)

  67. #67 Katie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 8th, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    Congratulations Tina!!!

  68. #68 Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 12:26 am

    Wow. Those are some fantabulous photos! What an amazing time you’re having!!! :-D

    And congrats on those awards. Girl, you’re rockin’ the blogosphere!!!

    *smiles*
    Michele

  69. #69 BroccoliHut Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 1:04 am

    Wow, congrats on all the awards–you deserve them, chica!

  70. #70 Nate Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 2:49 am

    Congratulations! you take the cake.

  71. #71 Lu Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 9:44 am

    Congratulations! It’s great that you won! The dinner looks delicious. I love the mismatched dishes, and the brussel sprouts sound awesome.

  72. #72 Whit Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 9:56 am

    Congrats on the awards! :D

  73. #73 Lindsey @ Eat, Read, Run Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Congratulations!!! That is soo fantastic!

  74. #74 Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 11:20 am

    congrats Tina! you definitely deserve it!

    It was a pleasure meeting you at the dinner and chatting with you about Nuval.

    Hope to be in touch =)

  75. #75 Jill Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 11:54 am

    I’m dying for those roasted brussel sprouts!! I love getting to read all about your trip. Looks like you had an amazing time!

  76. #76 Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    congrats on your awards! i love your blog & think you’re very deserving. :)

  77. #77 Scott Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    Congratulations on your hat trick! I’m so proud of you!

  78. #78 Angela @ A Healthy Fit Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    Congrats on your blog awards! I am new to your blog (and a new blogger as well)and love reading it!

  79. #79 Nick Reply to this comment
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    Congrats Tina! Looks like a good time… I was sad I couldn’t make the trip out!

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