Love and Olive Oil

Food Blog Forum Orlando

Food Blog Forum Orlando

Tell a story.

If I had to condense all the experiences and lessons of this past weekend’s Food Blog Forum Orlando into a single sentence, that would be it. From the images of Todd & Diane, to the words of David Leite, the speakers throughout the day reinforced the idea that your words and your pictures carry with them a deeper meaning. That it’s not just about the food, it’s about the stories and emotions behind it.

So don’t be surprised if you start seeing some more emotion in my recipes. There are TEARS in those brownies, I tell you! Tears!

But that’s not all I learned.

Lobster Mac and Cheese with Truffled Breadcrumbs

I learned that lobster + truffled breadcrumbs = the holy grail of mac and cheese.

A Taste of Disney Lunch

I learned that Disney knows how to impress a food blogger.

Cool Food Science

See? Oooh. Aaah. (By the way, that’s nitro-whipped, sugar-less pomegranate ice he’s making there, to go in the vanilla lemonade soda float).

Pork Sliders and Super Grain Fries

I learned that fries can be made from unexpected things. Like quinoa. And flax.

Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse

I learned that you don’t have so say much more than “olive oil” and “chocolate” and I’m a goner. Clearly I’m predictable. It’s probably obvious that this chocolate olive oil mousse was my favorite bite of the day.

Epcot Fireworks

I learned that photographing fireworks with the iphone is hard. It’s best to embrace the happy accidents.

Lindsay and Julie

I learned that Julie could give Wonder Woman a run for her money. Seriously people. She’s amazing.

Snap Happy

I learned that food bloggers have an uncanny talent for juggling multiple cameras.

Truffles for Breakfast

I learned that in Florida it’s perfectly acceptable to eat truffles for breakfast. I plan on continuing this tradition back in Nashville.

Rachel-Julie-Jenny-Angie

I learned how many food bloggers can you fit in the back of a car. Four, apparently: Rachel, Julie, Jenny, and Angie.

Mickey Pops

And I learned that Mickey Mouse is quite delic… I mean, er, scrumdiddlyumptious. Because I also learned that I probably use the word delicious too much. I can’t help it, when food’s involved I go weak in the knees.

Is there such a thing as Disney withdrawal? Because I think my husband might have it. Bad. I better keep an eye on him or he’s going to hop a plane to Orlando and move in with Cinderella.

For what it’s worth, this may have been the food blog conference to end all food blog conferences. Walt Disney World went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and indulged. And indulge we did. I left feeling incredibly full – heart, mind, and stomach.

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  2. Growing up in Tennessee, we vacationed in Orlando twice a year (my parents still have their condo there), and I will go to the parks JUST to find those Mickey Mouse pops. Why do they taste so better than your typical chocolate-covered ice cream bar? Disney magic, I suppose.

  3. I’ve heard such awesome things about this conference. So bummed that our spring break vacation was already planned! Great recap :)

  4. This years FBF looks like it was amazing! We wish we could have been there :( At least we can read all of the recap posts and we can pretend.

  5. OMG I think I seriously just died & went to HEAVEEEENNN with that AMAZING lobster mac & cheese (with truffle oil!!!!!!) thanks for sharring, & I really enjoy your blog :)

  6. This looks like a great time! I’ve been wanting to join FBF but all I see in the forums is spam for Christian Louboutin and Louis Vuitton. What gives?

  7. Your post is wonderful! I agree that this was an amazing conference! Disney went above and beyond! Thank you for the information from your roundtable session too!

  8. Way to keep up the creative inspiration!!! Continuing education in my book ranks up there with the best investment we can make in our creative buisnesses. Looks like you both had an amazing time. Taylor, we won’t tell the world about your affinity for Disney, but these traits make for excellent fatherhood. I myself {heart} anything Pixar! Great to see your smiling faces! All the best from Minneapolis.

  9. It’s all just so fabulous I am filled with envy!! Thanks for sharing!

  10. This sounds like an amazing conference. I love food blogger conferences- wish I could go to ALL of them!!

  11. What a fun post and looks like it was a blast to have at Disney World. Hope they plan it there again next year, would love to attend. Thanks for sharing all those great pics!

  12. Oh my! HOW FUN!!

  13. Lobster truffled breadcrumb macaroni cheese? Think I just died and went to heaven.

    This sounded like such a fun trip – I’m with Kathryn – can we put together a UK party for the next one?!

  14. Great wrap up! Love this! It is always great to see you and your sweet husband! What a great time! Hope to see you soon in Nashville

  15. This event is so good to pass up, but unfortunately I am too far away. Food looks delicious. I must try the olive oil chocolate mousse. You wouldn’t give us the recipe by any chance?
    Valentina

  16. Wow this food blog event looks huge! I’m sure you would have heard a lot of interesting tips!

  17. I hope you are still eating truffles for breakfast… not everyday, but some days…

  18. Great recap and so glad we got to meet, albeit a short “hi”, “how are you”, “great to finally meet you” & “promise to catch up later?” :D

  19. Will agree with you in the fact that FBF Orlando was an out of this world amazing experience. Your pictures are beautiful and you are one of those funny writers. You did good!!! Plus, I also say “delicious” way too much when it comes to food! Need a thesaurus!

  20. I concur on the delishousness. Mickey’s “premium” ice cream treats are pretty much my favorite Disneyland treat!

  21. WoW! That looks like a lot of fun!

  22. I agree!! FBFOrl was an absolutely amazing experience and I learned SO much! I have so many ideas for my blog, I can’t wait to have free time this weekend to sit down and put my ideas down on paper (or on the Internet, rather, haha). It was great meeting you during the round table sessions!

  23. Wonderful! I had such a great time there! I’m sorry we didn’t get the chance to meet. I learned that I have MUCH to learn!

  24. What a great time! I wish they would do a food blogger forum in Reno. Man, I aparantly need to move closer to the food blogger action…either that or hop on a plane. Glad you had a wonderful culinary experience. I’d love a stemless martini glass of mac and cheese and lobster, holy crap!

  25. Oh it looks so much fun! One day I’m going to manage to co-ordinate a trip to the US with a FBF, they look amazing!

  26. i love you :)

  27. I really, really, REALLY hope that WDW (and Julie) hosts another FBF. I hate I missed this one SO MUCH. I still have a lot to learn and this looks like the best way to learn it! Glad you had a great time!

  28. What a great recap! Beautiful photos and definitely captured the magic of the weekend :) So great to meet you – you’ve just about sold me on moving to wordpress and getting a new design, and you may see an email coming from me soon!

  29. Were you in a banquet room at Epcot? I was at an awards ceremony on the 13th and it looks just like your pictures. But I’ll have to say this, I better learn the manual functions on my camera because your pictures look waaay better than mine! Amazing!

  30. YAY! What a fun reminder of a wonderful weekend. I’m so glad we got to spend some early morning time together at Disney. It was fun to talk and you and Taylor are both so sweet! Great recap. Can’t wait to see the stories you tell through your posts and pictures! :)

  31. This is such a great wrap up post. Wish I could have been there!

  32. Looks like SUCH a FUN event! Loved how you wrote the post – great advice. Have to make it to one of these events one day! Hope you are doing well!

  33. Looks like so much fun! Maybe next year I can make it.

  34. I’m still totally jealous. I hope they have it there next year too.

  35. There is most definitely such a thing as Disney withdrawal! I go through it every time we leave. We’ve upped the ante to twice a year (shorter trips, at least), and sometimes that doesn’t feel like enough.

  36. What an epic adventure!! Are you planning on adventuring to FBFPDX this fall? I am so sad I missed Orl that I can’t miss PDX. (especially since I only live 3 hours away…)

  37. Lindsay, I can’t thank you enough for all of your help – the programs, the menu, getting up so darn early with me, stuffing your rental car full of bags and boxes. And Taylor’s help too! I’m so glad you guys made it down and that our husbands finally got to meet. You’re an amazing friend and I’m so grateful to have you in my life! *sniff sniff

  38. I am kicking!!!! myself that I didn’t attend. I saw it last year, and then this year, being advertised and I thought I wouldnt “know” anyone or that it was too far from San Diego…well, I was wrong and want to go next year.

    Thanks for sharing the awesome trip pics!!!

  39. Todd and Diane get around, now, don’t they?

    Next time, I am totally going to make it to the Nashville food blog forum. This looks like it was a lot of fun!

  40. that would be incredible. and then she WOULD be superwoman! and i would make her wear a cape at the next FBF :)

  41. this was such a great post and it was so reminiscent of the amazing time we had there!! I had a few hearty laughs throughout your post and pictures..love it! I’m so glad we finally got to meet :) and spend an entire day together! That Vietnamese restaurant was an excellent choice!!

    • Julie, that’s our go to Viet restaurant for pho. I so wish I got to spend the day with the 3 of you!! We were supposed to but then I got in a 3 hour nap instead! :)

  42. agreed, agreed, agreed!

    i want that olive oil chocolate mousse at the end of EVERY meal from now on. it was so good.

  43. Thank you for sharing this! The event looks like so much fun!!

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