We have an awesome line up of pre-conference excursions for any bloggers arriving on Thursday or early Friday!  These short foodie excursions are exclusive to IFBC attendees and curated for you to offer an adventure that is unparalleled. Get a sneak peek behind the scenes at these exclusive events......!

Friday, September 18

9 AM - Noon Intro to Blogging (Optional)

For those of you new to blogging or needing a refresher on the basics, join this optional three-hour Intro to Blogging session. Experienced bloggers will cover important subjects such as making the most out of WordPress (i.e choosing and customizing a theme), demystifying search engine optimization (what is it and how does it work?), and a primer on content and marketing.

1:00 - 4:00 PM Optional Excursions

Last year's pre-conference excursion sold out in days so this year we are adding two optional pre-conference excursions. These three-hour field trips will start and end at the host hotel. The cost for each excursion is $25 and you must be a registered attendee of the conference to participate. If you are already registered for the conference, you can register for an excursion by using this IFBC Excursion Registration Form. If you have not yet registered for the conference, you can do register for the excursions when you register for the conference.

Discover the World of Tea with Teavana

Explore the world of Teavana tea during a rare behind-the-scenes interactive session with a master teaologist. You’ll learn how we craft our epicurean blends starting with the finest hand-picked buds and whole tea leaves and sample some of our latest tea blends, including those not yet available to the public. In addition to providing tips on brewing the perfect cup of tea, we’ll send you home with everything you need to start your own #TeavanaTime tea ritual. The event will take place in the private Teavana Tasting Room at Starbucks Headquarters in Seattle. Register here.

Miele Presents: International Food Flair

Grab an apron and join Miele USA’s Culinary Events Manager, Mary Moulds, for a fun and interactive cooking demonstration on Miele’s state-of-the-art appliances. Participants will have the opportunity to prepare a blend of international cuisine and learn about the newest technology available to create gourmet results at home. The event will take place in the beautiful, newly redesigned Miele showroom in the Seattle suburb of Bellevue, WA featuring Miele’s state-of-the-art Ranges, built-in culinary appliances, whole bean coffee systems, ventilation, refrigeration, wine storage units and floor care. Space is limited!  Check out the menu here & Register here.

Sansaire Presents : Sansaire Sous Vide Adventure
Join Sansaire co-founder and IFBC alumnus Scott Heimendinger for an exclusive experience in the Sansaire test kitchen! There, you’ll learn the basics of sous vide cooking, plus you’ll get hands-on training with Sansaire’s latest to-be-released products (they’re still hush-hush!). You’ll be well fed with tastings of 72-hour short ribs, fabled 65°C eggs, immaculately aged steaks, and other delicious surprises. If you’re already an avid Sansaire user, or you’re just sous-vide-curious, this is the perfect opportunity to learn from the experts. Round-trip transportation in a chartered van or other chartered vehicle will be provided. Space is very limited. Register here.

Chef'n Presents: An Exclusive Look at Chef’n featuring an Interactive Demo with Founder David Holcomb
Hop on the Bus! Chef’n founder, CIO, and Famous Inventor David Holcomb, invites you on an exclusive tour of the innovative Seattle-based company’s headquarters, test kitchen and design studio. This unique experience, bursting with local Seattle flair, will feature a light lunch and cocktail party on Chef’n’s private roof deck, which just so happens to overlook CentruyLink Field (where the Seahawks play)! During lunch, you’ll be treated to a private, interactive, demonstration from David himself, who will walk you through the brand’s latest and greatest products, showing you exactly how Chef’n’s tools help you make better food at home! Featuring everything from strawberry hullers, garlic choppers, to cookie presses and more, Chef’n has the tools you need to make the meals you want to create quickly and easily. David might even share with you some of the brand’s soon-to-be-released products that are in the final stages of development! Transportation to and from Chef’n’s headquarters – which is just a short 10-minute ride away – is provided, so sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. All attendees will leave with enough Chef’n swag to make a meal and then some! Register here.
 

[SOLD OUT]  KitchenAid® and Sur La Table [SOLD OUT]

Create buzz and build excitement for your blog by integrating innovative food and beverage preparation techniques with the help of cutting edge products.

Be inspired and learn behind the scenes knowledge from two industry experts.  KitchenAid® and Sur La Table are teaming up to share their insights into enhancing recipe preparation through the use of innovative products for your kitchen. We’ll target techniques that are on trend utilizing KitchenAid® premium small appliances paired with Sur La Table cooking program expertise. Join us on September 18^that the Sur La Table Corporate Test Kitchen for a 3-hour event that will include a demonstration of time-saving techniques utilizing the new innovations from KitchenAid®.  At the end of the presentation, you will receive a peek into what’s new for fall and take home some of these exciting new products to share with your readers. 

Space is FULL. If you would like to be put on the waitlist for this excursion, please email kerry@zephyradventures.com with "KitchenAid/Sur La Table Waitlist" in the subject line.