#IACPNYC Round-up!

“If you saw the tweets, that was me!” – was my tiny elevator speech that would then develop into “food blogger, professional baker, living on Martha’s Vineyard…” and so on. Because when at a food conference, people want to know what you do, what you do WELL, and how that can help them connect with you. 

#IACPNYC – an almost week long event, with demonstrations, talks, sessions, networking breaks, festivals and so much more. Hosted by the ever rushing city of New York, it was a fantastic conference that brought together some of the best authors, bloggers, chefs, bakers, and social media personality in the food & beverage industry.

How I wish I could definitely and fully share with you all of what the conference was, but being that it was SO intense and awesome, I will leave with you a few highlights below:

Sessions included everything from pitching your cookbook proposal to publishers, to one on one coaching with industry professionals; topics ranged from local ranges to the digital media, and so much more.

The Food. During the networking breaks and a special cocktail party, we had food from our fabulous sponsors including Voss Water, Driscoll’s Berries, Kerrygold USA, and Illy. Oh Illy! I must’ve drank 8 espressos a day, which definitely helped me keep running and sliding in and out of sessions! (Since I did all the tweets for the conference, I was lucky enough to go in and out of sessions to capture pictures and great messages from each and every one of the sessions!)

• Warm Pork Belly with Corn Crème, Pickled Ramp and Crispy Pork Skin by @ediandthewolf
• Spring Onion Biscuit with Spicy Lamb Gravy by Commerce using @FANofLAMB
• Diver Scallop Crudo, Pineapple, Pickled Ramps, Chili & Lime by Market Table
• Cod Poached in Carrot Butter w/ Chickpeas by The Beagle
• Beef Ribs with Sesame Coleslaw by @BlueSmokeNYC
• Soft Boiled Eggs with Roe and Goat Butter @JimmysNo43
• Lentil Salad Summer Roll w/  Pomegranate Molasses Dressing by @PUBLIC_NYC
•  Raw Tasmanian Sea Trout w/ Piccalilli & Shichimi by @PUBLIC_NYC
• Grilled Lamb Breast, Creamy Lentils & Cauliflower by @SeamusMullen of @Tertulia_NYC
• Long Island Black Bass Crudo, Roasted Red Pepper, Lemon & Rosemary by Marco Canora
• Pasticcio di Coniglio – Rabbit Crostini w/ Parmigiano & Juniper Oil  by @OsteriaMorini
• Brisket with Jalapeños by @DinosaurBarBQue
• Sticky Toffee Cake, Dried Mango Biscotti, Dark Rum Crème Anglaise by @DeliNYC
• Pulled Pork Slider by Back Forty West #IACPNYC
• Filipino Surf & Turf – Chicharron Manok w/ Kilawin & Paddlefish Roe by @MaharlikaNYC
• Tacos de Puerco:  Mexican Chocolate Braised Pork, Chipotle Cabbage Slaw by @ChefMedinaNYC

The Book & Blog Festival. More than 100 authors came together to meet everyone, sign books, and talk shop! Oh, and most of the were serving some amazing treats as well! As you can see below, a few of the incredible authors I met: @LizWeiss @marisachurchill @andyhusbands and @edibleliving.

The Culinary Expo. Food Companies, Brands, Kitchen Tools, and so much more, all under one roof! It was amazing to experience all this amazing food at once, and it was great to see everyone come together for the love of food. Displays were creative, treats were delicious! This, as well as the Book and Blog Festival, was open to the NYC public, so it was packed and everyone seemed to have a fantastic time!

Hoping that this short but intense post helped you take a peek inside this years IACPNYC conference! In summary, I think this is a fantastic opportunity to not only meet your virtual friends, but also meet your favorite authors and really connect with them on a personal level. As a food blogger, you’ll also be able to connect with like-minded brands, and as a professional in the industry, you’ll be inspired to create more and more in your kitchen.

Stay connected with IACP via Twitter, Facebook, and the website. Next year, it’s in San Francisco and I want to see YOU there!