OK, we do have a ton of fun competitions going on at Camp: Wilton Decorating competition, Lindsay Olive Guess The Olives contest, Tastestopping Photo Contest, Zespri Kiwifruit Kamp Kwiz Kontest.
And (drumroll…) the coveted GOLDEN PINECONE AWARD – an honor bestowed on the camper who “epitomizes the essense of the Camp Blogaway spirit.” Judged by our staff, one outstanding camper will earn this unprecedented honor PLUS the prize of a generous pile of cookbooks from the Lisa Ekus Group (uber culinary talent agency), shipped directly to the honoree’s home.
- The Art of the Slow Cooker by Andy Schloss
- Quick & Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott
- Vegan Yum Yum by Lauren Ulm
- The Culinary Institute of America Cookbook by the CIA
- Slow Cooker Comfort Food by Judith Finlayson
- The Vegetarian Slow Cooker by Judith Finlayson
- Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens by Judith Schaertl
- 250 True Italian Pasta Dishes by John Coletta
Thank you Lisa Ekus and staff at the Lisa Ekus Group public relations and culinary talent firm for this great prize.
Categories: Contests and Golden Pinecone Award
Tagged: award, camp blogaway, competiton, golden pinecone
You’ve seen other blogs and notice that their photos have a “watermark” on them, maybe a copyright (c) or their website, such as www.WorthTheWhisk.com. It’s actually ON that photo… how do you get it there? Here are the steps to do that, pretty simple:
- Open your photo in a photo editing program (I use IrfanView, but there are lots out there). Which means, either double-click on the photo file and it will automatically open in your default program OR right-click, select Open With and pick from your drop-down menu.
- “Draw” a text box where you want your copy to go. That means, pick a top-left starting point, hold down your mouse button and drag the pointer — you will see a box growing there. Let go of the mouse and it sticks.
- Go to Edit. Click on Insert Text Into Selection and a box will pop up with several options. This is where you have to “play” with it all to get what you want – font, color, size of text (subtle vs. large).
- Just play with it, insert your text and if it isn’t right, hit your Undo button and the text will disappear but the box will remain. However, if you click your mouse somewhere else on the photo, the box will disappear, too.
- Once you get what you are looking for, do a Save As on the photo and name it for use on your blog.
Categories: Skills for Bloggers
Tagged: how-to add, text onto photo, watermark
January 1, 2010 · Comments Off
The Premier “Bootcamp” for Food and Recipe Bloggers
Searching for a food blogging conference that’s a FUN fit for you? Food pros, chefs, caterers, Foodie Mom Bloggers, cookbook authors and more, take note: May 14-16, 2010 was THE weekend when bloggers from across the country convened near Big Bear in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains of sunny Southern California for intense learning and sharing.
Here’s what you missed if you weren’t with us — but please join the email list to receive updates for future events:
No stuffy banquet halls or windowless presentation rooms at this food blogging event. Charge up your camera and pack your sense of adventure. This really IS camp — we’ll get down and dirty dealing with issues concerning YOUR blog, and tackle struggles head-on. This is a club worth joining!
Network with fellow food bloggers.
High spirited camp fun is sprinkled throughout, so be prepared to unplug, blow off some steam, soak up skills, meditate about your craft and return home ready to rock and roll. Your $325 fee includes 2 nights lodging, 5 hearty meals, generous goodies and SWAG bag, sessions, activities and valuable workbook.
Want updates? Join Our Email List. Space will be limited.
Gourmet S'mores at Camp Blogaway
Categories: May 16-18, 2010 Camp
Tagged: food blogger camp
