Hello my beauties! I know I’m still catching you up on the weekend – but I don’t feel right skipping any parts – because the whole thing was awesome! I promise regular blogging will resume shortly! 
The HIGHLIGHT of the Foodbuzz Festival for me is a dead heat tie – between the Saturday Afternoon Tasting Pavilion & the Saturday night Outstanding in the Field Dinner!
Right off the bat, I found these familiar, smiling faces (and lucky winners of the Nature’s Pride Sponsorship!!)
Brandi from Bran Appetit:
Sabrina from Rhodeygirl Tests:
and Brittany from Eating Bird Food!
Healthy Living Bloggers representin’!
Foodbuzz totally out did themselves – one event after another! Just when I thought “WOW! This is fantastic! They really knocked it out of the park considering this was the first year for the festival” – they went and did something even more amazing!
There.Was.So.Much.Food!
and not just ANY food. AWESOME FOOD! Like this seviche from Fuego:
Sweets everywhere!
SavorySsweet Autumn Tarts:
and this Kerrygold Aged Cheddar Cheese with Irish Whiskey (OH.MY.AMAZING!!!!!!!!) 
Mezzetta/Skyy made some crazy martinis – they involved vodka, strawberries, basil, roasted red peppers, and a pepper garnish!
I was super skeptical as to how this was going to taste… 
…but it was FABULOUS! 
The flavors all blended so well together – I loved it!
When I wasn’t drinking – I was taking more food to the face! 
At 1 – we had our next breakout session – Sparkling Whites!
Diligently taking notes! (yes, in my shades – it was crazy bright in the room!)
Don’t worry – I didn’t stop there – the wine samples just kept-a-comin’!
and as if the wine wasn’t enough – they had beer too!
I tried this for you Meri – If you drink, don’t drive to the Watermelon Crawl!
21st Amendment Brewery Watermelon Wheat Beer!
This stuff was quite tasty! But of course – they don’t sell it in stores in Ohio! 
Awesome new bloggie friends!
The next few items I tried just for Mike (since he couldn’t be there with me) – Vibrant Flavors Flavored Pretzels: flavored without powder – so no sticky fingers!
My favorite – the Beerzels! Mike has been known to quote “These pretzels are making me thirsty” on more than one occasion! Major props to anyone who knows where that quote is from! 
I also tried some natural organic hot dogs from these guys:
But the samples didn’t stop there!
The Tasting Pavilion was just an absolutely awesome afternoon! I can’t thank Foodbuzz enough for putting on such an AWESOME EVENT!
Outstanding in the Field dinner recap coming tonight!
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So phenomenal!!
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By VeggieGirl on 11.11.09 11:01 am | Permalink
It sounds like you had an amazing weekend! Hopefully they will do it again!
I feel like I am totally missing out!
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By The Healthy Hostess on 11.11.09 11:13 am | Permalink
The taste pavillion was definitely the highlight of the weekend for me. So much good food to try, plus getting to know so many cool vendors and prodcuts. it was foodie heaven
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By Meghann on 11.11.09 11:22 am | Permalink
I love the I <3 FoodBuzz wine charm!
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By Leah @ L4L on 11.11.09 11:30 am | Permalink
If pretzels make Mike thirsty, you guys should come to our 3rd annual Festivus Holiday Party this year
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By Nicole (the other one) on 11.11.09 11:34 am | Permalink
Those desserts look amaazing. I love pretzels! I may have to order some since they have none of that annoying powder. I don’t think I’d know what to eat first it all looks so good!
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By Katie on 11.11.09 11:42 am | Permalink
I am loving all the recaps – I get to relive the weekend!
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By brandi on 11.11.09 11:50 am | Permalink
All the food looks amazing! Glad you enjoyed it. LOVE LOVE LOVE that green cardigan you have on!
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By Amelia on 11.11.09 12:10 pm | Permalink
gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. i want that watermelon beer and that dry dip!
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By janetha on 11.11.09 12:29 pm | Permalink
It was fun meeting you on Thursday, despite the crazy loud bars! Looks like you guys had a blast this weekend – love reading everyone’s recaps. I think I’m pretty much sold on this Kerrygold Cheddar (and maybe the butter too!) after reading everyone’s rave reviews
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By Karena on 11.11.09 12:53 pm | Permalink
ahhhh i LOVE the photo booth pics – wish i could have been there
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By Holly on 11.11.09 12:54 pm | Permalink
Awesome!|
I just saw a license plate this AM that said “XSOUP4U”. Love it!
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By Kim on 11.11.09 1:14 pm | Permalink
Oh my god that’s awesome. I definitely would have left 10 pounds heavier
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By Evan Thomas on 11.11.09 1:31 pm | Permalink
Yeah, Nick and I couldn’t believe it when we saw it. We about died. We area already out
Yeah, it’s that addicting, not good.
It looks like you had a GREAT time at the Foodie festival! Wow, all that food, and all that wine, my goodness. I can honestly say, from seeing yours and everyone else’s pictures, I would have rather gone to this festival than the FNCE in Denver!
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By The Candid RD on 11.11.09 3:30 pm | Permalink
hiya!
i’ve been reading blogs on and off for a while now (i started with just keeping track of my friend Mama Pea)… but i realized i never said HI at green dog wine. i feel like i should say hi, then it’s not like i’m just lurking around! haha
i LOVE your blog…
thanks for sharing your food buzz mega trip photos!!!!!
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By susan on 11.11.09 3:38 pm | Permalink
This sounds so amazing! I bet you easily got filled up on great food! Plus, a bunch of food bloggers in one place is just amazing in itself!
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By FoodFitnessFreshair on 11.11.09 3:40 pm | Permalink
your pictures have me drooling!…and that, my friend, is a seinfeld quote
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By Natalie on 11.11.09 3:48 pm | Permalink
Loved the recap!! And who cares if its a few days later! I’ve had the Bandit Pinot Grigio – its not too bad! And since its in a box you can’t tell how much you’ve drank!
Glad you had such a great time! I may have to join you next year!
And I love the concept of Outstanding in the Field. I am actually on their email list. I have no problem paying $150 pp for a dinner, but its usually sold out by me before I get a chance to get tickets!
It’s very popular!
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By Biz on 11.11.09 5:26 pm | Permalink
So great to meet you at Foodbuzz…you are fabulous and we have to keep in touch; I would love to get together again sometime soon.
Have a wonderful day and keep up the great blogging darling!!!
xo,
Amie
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By The Healthy Apple on 11.11.09 5:30 pm | Permalink
You bloggies are making my stomach very jealous! Everything looks DELICIOUS!! I’m so happy you guys had a blast
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By K on 11.11.09 5:56 pm | Permalink
Wow, everything looks amazing and so pretty, too! It’s so intricately crafted, like that serviche. I’m glad you had such a great time!
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By Anne K. on 11.11.09 7:06 pm | Permalink
Ahhhhh all that food looks amazing. AND those drinks! I wish the Midwest had that watermelon wheat beer – looks intriguing!
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