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August 22, 2012

Healthy Living Summit 2012 Recap, Part 2

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If you missed my part 1 recap, please check that out first!

When I last left off, the official conference sessions were about to start. You can see the full Healthy Living Summit agenda on their website to see what was covered, but I’ll be sharing highlights from the panel I was on, blogging with brands, tomorrow. A bunch of you asked to hear the information we shared so hopefully you’ll find it helpful if you’re a blogger looking to work with brands more often! In addition to our panel, I also attended a great photography session led by Gretchen and a cool panel on the gray areas/hot topics of blogging.

After the sessions were over, a bunch of us got together in Meghann’s room to enjoy some wine and champagne and socialize. We had a fun group!

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Roomie love! Me, Theodora, Ashley, & Gretchen:

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Photo via Theodora

And then it was off to EVOO for a fun Chobani-sponsored dinner.

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You guys know I love Chobani and I was honored to attend the dinner with them! They invited a group of about 18 bloggers to join them for a complimentary dinner, featuring dishes made using their yogurt. Sounded good to me! The chef came out to speak to us after the dinner and said they had fun trying to incorporate yogurt in a tasty way into all the dishes. They did a great job of it — everything was amazing!

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We all started with drinks and some unpictured cheese and bread. I had a glass of Prosecco — my fave.

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The first course was delicious — a sort of modified tomato basil mozzarella with a yogurt gelee instead of mozzarella! Amazing combo and the tomatoes were so ripe and flavorful.

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All the portions were small, which was nice because I didn’t leave feeling overly stuffed even though I ate all of nearly every course.

Next up was a lobster with vanilla yogurt sauce and a vegetable succotash. Also amazing!

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Followed by a lamb loin with a yogurt sauce and crispy eggplant. Mmmm! Yogurt sauce with lamb is always a really good combination.

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And finally, dessert! A nectarine basil crisp topped with berry frozen yogurt. The combination of nectarines and basil was SO good. I couldn’t eat this all (it was pretty big) but it was REALLY good!

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Here I am with Theodora, Ashley, and Lauren:

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Photo via Lauren

And here’s the whole group!

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A big thank you again to Chobani for hosting all of us. It was great to meet a couple of the faces behind Chobani in person!

On Sunday morning, we were all up bright and early again for a group run! The conference ended with a group 5k — here’s a blurry group shot of those of us that made it out:

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We all took it easy on the run and spent most of it chatting and checking out the scenery. It was a really pretty morning — nice and cool out!

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After a conference sponsored breakfast (which was delicious)…

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… I said goodbye to my blog friends and headed out to meet up with my college BFFs, Kris and Lu! Kris lives in Boston and Lu lives in the north shore area; since it was beautiful out we headed north to the shore to meet her up there. I love this area of the country — so pretty.

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Kris and I had lunch with Lu and her family and then headed out to kayak! Lu’s family lives near the water and owns kayaks; her dad came out with us to help get us set up on them and out on the water. 🙂

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It was a gorgeous day to be out on the water!

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We ended up kayaking for about 2 hours, chatting away the whole time. Pretty sweet way to spend an afternoon. 🙂

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After kayaking, we walked around town a little, spotted this beauty…

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…ate some unpictured gelato, and got this fun picture of ourselves with my camera propped up on the hood of Kris’s car. I <3 these girls.

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What a busy but fun weekend! I arrived back in DC at 11 p.m. on Sunday night and crashed straight into bed. 🙂

Stay tuned — tomorrow I’ll share my recap of our panel session and some tips for working with brands as a blogger!

- anne
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21 comments
  • Ash Bear
    August 22, 2012 · 8:24AM:
    That's so fun that you went kayaking! I wondered what you were up to when I saw the pictures online. I love that roommate picture. I really need to frame a few of these keepers!
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    • Anne P
      August 22, 2012 · 8:37AM:
      I know, I love that picture! <3
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  • Amanda @RunToTheFinish
    August 22, 2012 · 8:47AM:
    ok kayaking would have been fun! we walked all over taking in the sites and I'm so glad we had that extra time sunday to see the city!
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  • Min
    August 22, 2012 · 9:07AM:
    What a lovely dinner! I'm drooling over that lobster dish! And nectarine and basil? I'll have to try the combination! Glad you had a wonderful time with your friends! Hope you have a blessed day, Anne!
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  • joelle (on a pink typewriter)
    August 22, 2012 · 9:55AM:
    Looks like a fun, relaxing trip! Love the kayak shots!
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  • Cate August 22, 2012 · 10:13AM:
    Is that Hingham or Hull? I grew up in that area (Scituate)!
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    • Anne P
      August 22, 2012 · 10:31AM:
      It's West Newburyport!
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  • Chase
    August 22, 2012 · 10:47AM:
    Last time I kayaked, my upper back was sooooo sore the next day. Such great weather to be out on the water!
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  • Courtney
    August 22, 2012 · 10:57AM:
    Sounds like so much fun - I love kayaking!
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  • Hunter August 22, 2012 · 1:12PM:
    LOVE these photos! Miss you girls, can't wait to see you all soon for Anne's wedding!!
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  • Renie August 22, 2012 · 1:34PM:
    Just look at that room full of pretty girls. The food looks great and the scenery is beautiful. Thank you for tuning me into Chobani. Love it.
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  • Jordan @ Whimsical Desperation
    August 22, 2012 · 1:37PM:
    It looks like a beautiful place to kayak!
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  • Pat Elsberry August 22, 2012 · 2:11PM:
    Love all the photos - the food looks great, especially the lobster with vegetable succotash!! Since that's where I grew up I always enjoy seeing pics of home. Where were you? Newburyport? Gloucester/Rockport area? All my fav's!! :)
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    • Anne P
      August 22, 2012 · 2:22PM:
      West Newburyport! :)
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  • Laura @ May Your Bobbin Always Be Full
    August 22, 2012 · 2:29PM:
    That first dish (the Caprese salad) looks amazing. Do you know if they have a recipe for it? My husband has problems with lactose (so no traditional mozzarella) but can generally handle small amounts of yogurt. I'd love to try and make this for him.
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    • Anne P
      August 22, 2012 · 2:39PM:
      I don't have the recipe, but maybe you could try emailing the restaurant (EVOO) and asking for it? I'm sure their contact is on their website! It was delicious.
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  • Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile
    August 22, 2012 · 4:41PM:
    That was such a great dinner, wasn't it?! It was nice meeting you! I've been reading your blog for a while now, so it was cool to meet you in person. :D
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  • Kym
    August 22, 2012 · 5:21PM:
    I landed here from Min's blog! It's so much fun living vicariously through your guys' experience at the summit! It's the first time i've heard of it and i hope I can make it next year!
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    • Anne P
      August 23, 2012 · 10:51AM:
      Thanks for stopping by! :)
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  • Lauren T August 22, 2012 · 7:42PM:
    Looks like you had a really awesome weekend!! Looking forward to your blogging tips!
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  • Aria Love
    October 9, 2014 · 5:57AM:
    You guys look so happy. I wish I can join :) Awesome Post
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