Foodie bloggers aren’t always the focus at most blog conferences. Actually, aside from the the food-centered conferences (FoodBuzz, BlogHer Food, Eat/Write/Retreat, etc.), food writing is pretty much non-existent. When I leaped into my first blogger conference earlier this year (Bloggy Boot Camp), I was a little worried that I wouldn’t…
I have a confession to make. I hate candy corn. And candy pumpkins. And every other Halloween candy made out of the same corn syrup, powdered sugar concoction. And I’ve always hated it – even as a child. Don’t judge. I realized this because everyone around me seems obsessed with…
What’s better than a big hunk of Godiva chocolate? How about a hot cup of Godiva coffee with a scoop of chocolate fudge brownie ice cream?! Godiva coffee asked if I’d be interested in trying a couple of their latest seasonally flavored coffees, and then taking that coffee…
A number of readers threw out ideas for how I should cook my lowly bag of lentils for the October Food Challenge. Everything from Dal to meatballs is available to vote on, and now it’s your turn to help! Simply click here to get to the (a)Musing Foodie Facebook page poll and…
Black bean chicken chili is a great alternative to the traditional beef recipe! Crisp mornings, busy afternoons and chilly evenings — perfect for the slow cooker. We’re big fans of chili in this house, but sometimes it’s nice to very from traditional ground beef chili. One of my favorite recipes…
Take my lessons learned if you’re a beginner getting ready to to run a 5K. On October 8, 2011, I was prepped to run a 5K: The Pink Ribbon Race! It was my second 5K ever. You may remember last month when I posted about a triumphant finish of my…