• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Hip Foodie Mom
  • Home
  • About Alice
  • Recipes
    • Popular Recipes
    • Quick Meals
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Gluten Free
    • Appetizers
      • Soups
      • Salads
    • Dinner
      • Asian Food
      • Beef
      • Korean Food
      • Pork
      • Poultry
      • Pasta
      • Pizza
      • Sushi
      • Vegetarian
    • Desserts
      • Brownies
      • Cakes
      • Cookies
      • Cupcakes
      • Ice Cream
    • Drinks / Cocktails
    • Browse All
  • Videos
    • Recipe Videos
    • YouTube Channel
  • Press
  • Work With Me
  • Family
  • Meal Planning
  • Contact

My First Food Bloggers Conference: #IFBC 2013 in Seattle

August 30, 2013 by hipfoodiemom 8 Comments

Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter

ifbc2013_banner_amazon

 

As a food blogger, you get pretty immersed in food, recipes, other food blogs and bloggers, chefs, social media, cookbooks and conferences. It’s a whole other world let me tell you.

 

Seriously, before I started my food blog, I had no idea all of this even existed. But why would I? When we find things/interests we enjoy, we go for it. At least I do. I dive in – head first- and try to absorb and learn as much as I can. Whether it be a new hobby, sport, activity, whatever. I always try to challenge myself, learn, grow and most importantly – just have fun.

 

Over the past year, I’ve met so many great bloggers online, some awesome chefs, joined some foodie and baking groups, purchased my share of baking pans and supplies, worked with some great brands and companies, taken some cooking classes and learned more than I want to know re: social media. So, what’s left?

 

My first food bloggers conference!

 

It seems fitting that the International Food Bloggers Conference (IFBC) is being held in Seattle, WA. The city where it all started for me. The city I love so much and hold close to my heart. The city that I am now leaving. .  but not before attending this conference.

 

Organized by Foodista.com and Zephyr Adventures, IFBC, was the first-ever conference for food bloggers, first held in May of 2009. This conference will focus on three themes: Food, Writing, and Technology. So what happens at a food bloggers conference?  There will be educational and informational sessions, food photography and cooking demonstrations, technology seminars, food sessions, writing sessions, A Taste of Seattle and Gourmet Fair!, personal networking opportunities with brands and companies, the opportunity to meet so many bloggers I’ve gotten to know IN PERSON and last but not least, lots of food, eating and instagramming.

 

But do you want to know why I really signed up for IFBC?

 

Two words. Dorie Greenspan.

 

 

hhwus3ghc6y26zyk

 

Dorie Greenspan will be the keynote speaker at IFBC. True, I will only hear her speak for like an hour, but hey, that’s good enough for me. I wouldn’t miss this opportunity for the world.  Dorie Greenspan needs no introduction. Around My French Table is one of my favorite cookbooks and she has inspired me so much in the kitchen. Helping me to conquer gougères, this tart and chicken in a pot and much more.

 

I am so thrilled that she is going to be the keynote speaker.

 

And 319 other people agree with me. Because IFBC sold out a full four months before the conference. There’s a wait list if you’re interested. Now, this is the first ever food bloggers conference I am attending, so I don’t really know what to compare it to but let me tell you this: IFBC is organized. They have sent out emails to all the attendees every step of the way, keeping us informed on things, updating the agenda and events and even complied a complete list of all the attendees, which I think is fabulous.

 

Feeling bummed that you can’t attend? Don’t worry, there will be lots of posts about the conference floating around from now until the end of September I’m sure. In fact, this is the first of my 3-series posts for IFBC.  So, check back here. .  I’ll be honest and will tell it like it is.

 

So, until September 20th y’all. . . take care and see you soon at IFBC!

 

 

 

 

You might also like...

  • Chef Tom Douglas, Coffee-Bean Turkey and The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook

    Chef Tom Douglas, Coffee-Bean Turkey and The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook

  • You CAN take your kids out to eat! (Seattle Restaurant Week)

    You CAN take your kids out to eat! (Seattle Restaurant Week)

  • Amy Pennington's Croatian Cooking Class.

    Amy Pennington's Croatian Cooking Class.

Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter

Related

Filed Under: Life in Seattle

Previous Post: « Back-to-School and Product Review: Toshiba Satellite Notebook
Next Post: Taking My Kitchen From Workspace to Party Central »

Primary Sidebar

  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Facebook

Meet Alice

Alice Choi from Hip Foodie MomHello! My name is Alice. Here, at Hip Foodie Mom, you will find fresh food recipes using local, seasonal ingredients. From meat dishes to vegetarian to Asian inspired dishes, you are sure to find something you like. Thank you for stopping by!

Popular Posts

Delicious Avocado and Tomato Salad! Super easy to make and so flavorful! We'll definitely be eating this all summer long.
Waldorf Chicken Salad! Filled with celery, apples, grapes, pecans, chicken and more! This salad is crunchy, savory and so delicious!
Baked Ziti Recipe! This baked ziti recipe is easy to make, super cheesy, and comforting. It's perfect for eating on a cold winter day!
Jacket Potatoes with Miso Butter and Kimchi. Extra crispy exterior with a savory, fluffy and delicious center. Easy, delicious and filling!
Loaded Tuna Salad with Apples! Super chunky and full of texture, crunchy bits and flavor, you are going to love this!
Salmon Rice Bowl with Cucumber Kimchi. If you've seen the viral salmon rice bowl on TikTok, this is my Korean version.



Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 Hip Foodie Mom. All content, recipes and photographs are copyrighted to Alice Choi and are the property of Hip Foodie Mom. They may not be republished in part or whole without permission and proper credit. Contact me to seek republishing and syndication rights.

Copyright © 2025 Hip Foodie Mom on the Foodie Pro Theme

JOIN THOUSANDS OF FOOD LOVERS!!

Get a weekly newsletter with RECIPES delivered straight to your inbox for FREE!

Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party, nor will we spam your inbox.