Hello dear readers, I've missed you. Have you missed me? Have you been wondering where I've been and what I've been up to? Well, not much, only taking a break from the blog. After six years, I felt like I needed a break and to re-examine where Go Gingham was going. My break began with summer… Continue reading Hello Out There
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Happy Five Year Blog Anniversary Plus a Giveaway
Yes, I'm skipping about wearing gingham because this month marks five-years since I first pressed 'publish' and Go Gingham came to be! Wondering how five years have gone so quickly? Me, too! Even though there's no gingham in these pictures - we're celebrating this five-year milestone with fruit instead of gingham. This apple came from… Continue reading Happy Five Year Blog Anniversary Plus a Giveaway
WordPress Press Publish Conference Ticket Giveaway
If you live in Portland and have a blog or website that uses WordPress (like me!) then this giveaway is for you! WordPress is hosting a one-day conference in Portland on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 from 8:50am until 5:00pm. They've got a packed agenda with something for everyone. Here are all of the details about… Continue reading WordPress Press Publish Conference Ticket Giveaway
Pasture to Plate and Fresh Tomato Salsa
It's not often that I get the opportunity to share with you about a company that cares about its customers, their employees, the environment, and is right in my hometown. So, when Pacific Foods invited me to their Pasture to Plate, I said yes immediately. Since 1997, Pacific Foods, which is based in Tualatin, Oregon,… Continue reading Pasture to Plate and Fresh Tomato Salsa
Harry and David Pear Giveaway
How about one more giveaway to celebrate the Four-Year Blog Anniversary of Go Gingham? How about a box Harry and David pears? Harry and David is famous for their Royal Riviera® Pears and the winner of this giveaway will receive one box of beautiful pears. The pears are grown in southern Oregon - in a… Continue reading Harry and David Pear Giveaway
Le Creuset and Bonne Maman Giveaway
Let's get this Four-Year Blog Anniversary Party started, shall we? How about a giveaway with Le Creuset and Bonne Maman? Yes, please! The giveaway has ended. Thanks to all who entered. Here's what one lucky winner will win: three each, 13-ounce jars of assorted Bonne Maman (retail value = $13.50) + a 3 Quart… Continue reading Le Creuset and Bonne Maman Giveaway
Happy Four Year Anniversary Plus a Reader Survey
Where does the time go? It's been four years since I first pushed the "publish button" here at Go Gingham! Four years plus one month - I'm actually not sure where the month of October went - but we'll celebrate now. When I decided to launch this site, I didn't really know much about websites,… Continue reading Happy Four Year Anniversary Plus a Reader Survey
IFBC Conference Tips
The International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC) begins today in Seattle, Washington. It's an exciting event full of tasty food - of course! With food bloggers and food writers from across the country - as well as around the world - there are lots of attendees. IFBC Conference Tips Here are 3 tips for attending the… Continue reading IFBC Conference Tips
Travel to IFBC
I'm leaving today for IFBC - The International Food Blogger Conference - in Seattle, Washington. It's a very 'foodie' event full of food and friends! Here's how to travel to IFBC and save. Train: If you're headed to IFBC, which takes place in downtown Seattle, and traveling from the Pacific Northwest, consider taking the train.… Continue reading Travel to IFBC
BlogHer Recap
If there's one thing I love to do, it's get out from behind my computer screen - and go to a conference! If you think I'm crazy for enjoying a conference, then you've never been to conference with a bunch of bloggers. It's fun! Put on by BlogHer, this was the 10th anniversary conference for… Continue reading BlogHer Recap