tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post7523826456830070338..comments2024-03-28T03:33:34.950-07:00Comments on In Erika's Kitchen: How to build a community: Food Bloggers Los AngelesErika Kerekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05634307142866395851noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-91247344858914000632012-08-06T03:17:19.100-07:002012-08-06T03:17:19.100-07:00This is a nice post in an interesting line of cont...This is a nice post in an interesting line of content, great way of bring this topic to discussion.Kurt Penberghttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Kurt-Penberg-Kids-Juke-Box-Inc/222093664578265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-25646011701913563402012-05-09T05:12:05.893-07:002012-05-09T05:12:05.893-07:00I wish I lived in LA! I was born there, does that ...I wish I lived in LA! I was born there, does that count!? Looks like a great group of bloggers!Shawn @ I Wash...You Dryhttp://www.iwashyoudry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-87705467514613358972012-05-07T21:57:22.542-07:002012-05-07T21:57:22.542-07:00Hey Erika, Thanks for your input and knowledge at ...Hey Erika, Thanks for your input and knowledge at camp last weekend! It was a blast and I hope to attend more FBLA meetings in the future :)<br />Take care..Gerry @Foodness Gracioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267762026583525273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-85194927541510924272012-05-07T13:24:05.364-07:002012-05-07T13:24:05.364-07:00I'm proud to be part of this amazing group! I ...I'm proud to be part of this amazing group! I don't make it to many of the meetings, but when I do I always come away inspired. Thanks for all you do and share :)Priscilla - She's Cookin'http://shescookin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-70154695311038170972012-05-06T18:23:58.795-07:002012-05-06T18:23:58.795-07:00Erica -- I would love to connect with you and Kris...Erica -- I would love to connect with you and Kristen when you come to KC as well. This article was so inspiring. I love the idea of working together to build a presence in the community. Our blog group is so fun, but I can see it turning into so much more. Thank you for your willingness to share what you all are doing. I moved from LA to KC almost two years ago; the bloggers there do such a HealthnutFoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077094605598838930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-88475595602501079312012-05-03T22:20:51.750-07:002012-05-03T22:20:51.750-07:00Nice post, Erika! And kudos to you and Patti for a...Nice post, Erika! And kudos to you and Patti for all your hard work bringing these great folks together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-88001456265922788302012-05-03T18:07:28.207-07:002012-05-03T18:07:28.207-07:00Such a great group, so happy I found you all.Such a great group, so happy I found you all.Geez Louise!http://www.louisemellor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-63713367079985418872012-05-03T15:07:47.216-07:002012-05-03T15:07:47.216-07:00I'd love to come to the next meeting! Please l...I'd love to come to the next meeting! Please let me know where and when.Cheesy Pennieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10740907878961625797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-61985268159325227562012-05-03T10:22:57.117-07:002012-05-03T10:22:57.117-07:00I will always remember the kindless of FBLA folks ...I will always remember the kindless of FBLA folks when I was a new blogger and didn't know anybody here in San Diego. You guys are the best! - Liz the ChefUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139426363480618725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-11337872145391694942012-05-03T09:41:14.011-07:002012-05-03T09:41:14.011-07:00Erika..thank you so much for getting the FBLA goin...Erika..thank you so much for getting the FBLA going. It's an amazing group.deena @ stay at home FOODIEhttp://www.stayathomefoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-91798786952627528962012-05-03T08:20:58.009-07:002012-05-03T08:20:58.009-07:00@Kristen - there's a food bloggers' group ...@Kristen - there's a food bloggers' group in Kansas City? I just got back from KC (for work) and am likely to be there again in the next few months. When I know my schedule I'll get in touch - maybe we can plan a meetup!Erika Kerekeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634307142866395851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-14152952913176914002012-05-03T08:16:10.148-07:002012-05-03T08:16:10.148-07:00This is such great information, Erika. Thank you s...This is such great information, Erika. Thank you so much for sharing. <br />We started a group for bloggers in Kansas City last year and it has really taken off. I'm excited to take it to the next level and am anxious to see what that will be.<br />Meeting with likeminded professionals in a social setting is such a great thing. Way to go!Kristenhttp://www.dineanddish.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-72067825972663014162012-05-03T08:02:04.074-07:002012-05-03T08:02:04.074-07:00great article, Erika. Community is key and it does...great article, Erika. Community is key and it does take a village. Looks like a great group - so sorry I missed this one!susanhttp://www.theurbanbaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-66708706749307429692012-05-03T08:01:36.067-07:002012-05-03T08:01:36.067-07:00THANK YOU Erika... Excellent post, and not 'cu...THANK YOU Erika... Excellent post, and not 'cuz of your generous credit to me. You captured the essence of building a community. Do It. Don't Stop. Go.Patti at Worth The Whiskhttp://www.worththewhisk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-90839472715499585222012-05-03T07:47:46.021-07:002012-05-03T07:47:46.021-07:00Valentina, Christina, Jeanne, Cathy, Lana: No than...Valentina, Christina, Jeanne, Cathy, Lana: No thanks necessary. It's my favorite day of the month, too.<br /><br />Sarah: I love that quote. For us, I actually think the pie has gotten significantly bigger since we started our community, because we're the ones figuring out what the pie potential is. We create our own growth and promotional opportunities - which is good for everyone!Erika Kerekeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634307142866395851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-72312392465677894812012-05-03T07:38:01.512-07:002012-05-03T07:38:01.512-07:00As someone who follows your blog primarily for the...As someone who follows your blog primarily for the recipes, I have to say that this post was a lovely surprise. My day job is working with communities on community and economic development, and I always love to find examples of the power of cooperation in building community. <br /><br />I always use a food reference when I talk about this to communities; "there is always enough pie to go Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855260137462881402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-79879964338004652202012-05-02T23:13:18.458-07:002012-05-02T23:13:18.458-07:00Erika, all I can say is thank you from the bottom ...Erika, all I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart! I was raised to rely on the network of people around me, and this group makes me feel like I belong here. I am grateful to you and Patti for allowing us to get together, learn, and make friends. Our FBLA meetings are my favorite days:) Have a great day, my friend! Hugs!Lanahttp://bibberche.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-22388176073384189342012-05-02T22:53:44.322-07:002012-05-02T22:53:44.322-07:00Love the post and your spirit of community. I mis...Love the post and your spirit of community. I miss a lot of the meetings, but I always love the ones I can attend. You and Patty have made food-blogging an inspiring journey and created a family of friends and encouragement. It's a wonderful achievement!showfoodchefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648243116251668375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-56111291286267772102012-05-02T22:34:46.063-07:002012-05-02T22:34:46.063-07:00Great post, Erika! Thanks for sharing this, and fo...Great post, Erika! Thanks for sharing this, and for all that you do to create and sustain such a vibrant community of food bloggers in L.A.!Jeanne @JollyTomatohttp://www.jollytomato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-52063717791445280362012-05-02T22:28:10.333-07:002012-05-02T22:28:10.333-07:00Thank you to all the members who so graciously wel...Thank you to all the members who so graciously welcome and include new members (me!) Especially you, Erika, for still making me feel welcome when I showed up for my first FBLA meeting on your doorstep (on the wrong day) with a huge tray of madeleines and a lot of embarrassment! :)Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1957782103763272580.post-67050797394961949222012-05-02T22:06:41.964-07:002012-05-02T22:06:41.964-07:00What a great post! I am so happy to be a part of ...What a great post! I am so happy to be a part of FBLA! I've made good friends and learned so much! So, thank YOU!Valentinahttp://www.cookingontheweekends.comnoreply@blogger.com