The foodie bloggers took over Miami last weekend at the BlogHer Food 2014 conference! We attended the conference to represent all of our food sites at Prime Publishing LLC, including RecipeLion.com, AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com, MrFood.com, FaveHealthyRecipes.com, AllFreeCopycatRecipes.com, AllFreeCasseroleRecipes.com, TheBestDessertRecipes.com, FaveGlutenFreeRecipes.com, and FaveSouthernRecipes.com. We got to meet some amazing food bloggers and companies, learn about all aspects of food culture, and (of course) eat a whole bunch of amazing food!
The conference took over the Miami Hilton Downtown and was filled with new and veteran bloggers, foodies and companies. We kicked off the conference with seminars by Diana Johnson of the popular video recipe blog EatingRichly.com, as well as a discussion with David Lebovitz. When it came time for dinner, we enjoyed a taste of Miami in the amazing spread provided by the conference. Many of the dishes included Cuban-style fare, as Cuban culture has influenced the Miami culinary scene immensely!
We kicked off day two with an amazing breakfast provided by Jamba Juice, and had the pleasure of sampling their brand new fresh-squeezed juices. After breakfast we heard from The Little Kitchen, The Girl Who Ate Everything, and I Am Baker about what’s new with Pinterest. During The Flavors of Miami seminar, we tried some amazing dishes with the quintessential Cuban flavors of Miami.
When it came time for lunch, we went on an excursion to Miami’s Mary Brickell Village and ate at the amazing Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita.
The conference came to a close with an amazing closing party at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge. We were thrilled to meet Ree Drummond of The Pioneer Woman, Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen, and Elise Bauer of Simply Recipes. We enjoyed the entertaining flamenco dancers, the amazing venue, the food, and of course bonding with bloggers! The list of amazing women we met is long, but to name a few: Grandbaby Cakes, Cooking In Stilettos, Crazy for Crust, Lemons for Lulu, and Julie’s Eats and Treats.
When we weren’t attending seminars, exploring Miami’s food culture, and attending amazing events hosted by bloggers and brands, we were stuffing our BlogHer totes full of amazing swag to give to you! Be sure to enter to win this box of goodies below!
BlogHer Food Swag Bag Giveaway
Update: Congratulations to our winner, Elizabeth C! She said, “I actually have never tried Cuban food but I’m sure I would love it!!”
We’re giving this lovely swag bag to one of our lovely readers, and all you have to do to enter to win is comment on this post. It contains everything you see in the picture above. You’ll get an iron skillet, ice cream scoop, wooden spoon, spices, a ton of amazing food products, a fat stack of coupons for all of your favorite grocery products, and more!
The Fine Print:
- Contest open to US and Canada residents 18+.
- One comment per person, please answer the question below.
- Contest closes Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 11:59p CST.
- Leave a comment on this blog post to enter.
- The winner will be posted on RecipeChatter.com and notified by email.
Have you ever tried Cuban food? If so, what’s your favorite dish?
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I haven’t, but I’m always up to try new things if the opportunity presents itself 🙂
I have not tried Cuban food, I am willing to try it though with a recipe or two.
I love Recipe Lion. I’ve tried a lot of the recipes and the majority are great.
When I traveled to Miami a few years ago, we went to a Cuban restaurant – it was good but I can’t remember the name of anything I tried
I’ve eaten Mexican but not Cuban, I love tasting different ethnic foods. Always ready for a new adventure!!!
Not yet…. but it sounds delish 😉
I have not but would like to.
Love rice and beans
I don’t think I have ever tried any Cuban food, but there is no time like the present.
It’s been a while since I’ve had Cuban food, but I used to live near Miami. Cuban sandwiches are delicious…wishing I had one now! And Cuban coffee is an experience in itself!
I have not, but have been interested for some time in trying the different flavors and cuisines.
I’ve never tried Cuban food. Sounds good though!
It all looks so lovely it would be amazing to win it.
No I have never tried Cuban food, but I would like to. I like most other foods such as Thai and Chinese. I am always open to trying foods from other countrys.
Yes, I have tried Cuban food and I love all of it, but my favorite dish is Boliche!
I had oxtail once at a Cuban restaurant and it was fantastic!
No I haven’t will try it though 🙂
I don’t recall any specific Cuban food that I have eaten. I am sure that I would enjoy it though!
I haven’t tried it yet, but after seeing the movie Chef this week, I’m dying to try a Cubano sandwich! 😉
I haven’t yet but I will in the near future starting with a cuban sandwich featured on Diners, Drive ins and Dives a few years ago.
This would be such a fun swag bag to win!
I have never tried Cuban food, but I would be open too! Not many Cuban restaurants in NW Oklahoma 🙂
Ooh, I’ve been wanting an iron skillet! Fingers crossed!
I haven’t, but would like to
Never tried it but would love to.
I haven’t before, but would like to give it a try.
Thanks so much.
No, I have not…but iron skillets are awesome
I haven’t tried it, but it sounds wonderful. I’d love to find a good Cuban cookbook.
I tried Cuban at a restaurant in Lawrence, KS and it was wonderful! I would love to be able to try some Cuban recipes at home, too.
I have to hang my head and sadly admit I have never tried Cuban food. Living just outside of Malone NY, the most exotic they get up here is Chinese takeout.
I haven’t tried Cuban food and would like to. There isn’t a Cuban restaurant where I live but would be willing to travel to a good restaurant for a special meal.
I haven’t tried Cuban food, but I like to try new things!
I have never tried Cuban food but would like to.
I haven’t but Id like to!
I have not but I am sure i would love it because I love spices!
I haven’t tried it but I am looking forward to! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have never tried Cuban food but would love to.
I have never tried Cuban food before! I would love to try it sometime!
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Black beans and yellow rice with Cuban bread and Cuban coffee. I used to live in Tampa Florida and there are a lot of great Cuban restaurants there.
I have not tried it yet.
Yes, we were lucky to get on a Russian ship many years ago that left from New Orleans and ended up in Havana , Cuba. I am sure we ate there as we were at the outdoor nightclub made famous by Errol Flynn, but I can’t remember what we ate – it was dark.
Have never had Cuban food
Thank you
I haven’t, but would love to!!~
I haven’t tried Cuban food but want to
I actually have never tried cuban food but I’m sure I would love it !!
I have never tried Cuban food but I think I would like it. I make a lot of Mexican food. I’ll have to look into some recipes.
When I was yound one of my older cousins married a Cuban girl and she made many wonderful dishes for us but sadly I was too young and it was too long ago for me to remember the names of the dishes and I have not had them in many years.
I have not tried Cuban food, but I would like to
I have never but I am open to eating anything..
I have never tried Cuban food. I would not even know what to order, but it looks good.
All the time, when my grandmother makes it 🙂
I had a friend make me a layered sandwich she said was from Cuba once. It was delicious. I would love to try more.
I have never tried Cuban food but would love to.
No I haven’t! My cousin visits Cuba every year though and says its beautiful!
never have
I was raised in the Midwest on steak and potatoes, ha ha, so I have not yet tried anything Cuban. I would love to broaden my horizon though!!
I have not tried Cuban food, but I am always open to new experiences.
I don’t recall eating any Cuban food, but we like lots of things I just recently started trying.
Never tried Cuban food but want to
I haven’t tried it but would love to
I have not tried Cuban food yet.
I love cuban food, i especially like their corn dishes.
Yes. I like the citrus flavor of Cuban Pork served with fried plantains.
Hope to win!
I haven’t tried Cuban food yet…but I will
I have tried Cuban food any time. My fave is picadilla
I lived in Miami and I ate a lot of Cuban food. I love Ropa Vieja with black benas and white rice and maduros. YUM!
I have not had the chance to try cuban food yet.
No, I have never tried Cuban food.
I don’t think I have, but I would love to! All the food I saw in this post looked absolutley delicious and I’m always willing and eager to try new foods 🙂
Very nice giveaway, thanks for running it!
No I have never tried Cuban food but it sounds good and I would love to try it.
I have never tried Cuban food
I’ve never tried Cuban food, but would love to try it! Arroz con Pollo/ Chicken and Rice sound delicious! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I have never tried Cuban food but I plan on checking it out in the future.
I grew up in Key West, and had lots of experience with Cuban Food! I love flan and picadillo.
I have never tried Cuban food but would love to in the future.
I have eaten Cuban sandwiches and they are delicious.
I have never tried Cuban food
I have not tried Cuban food, but would love to!
An ex-girlfriend used to make some pretty amazing Cuban food for me. There was an adobo chicken that I particularly liked.
I love those big Cuban sandwiches with the crispy exterior.
No, I’ve never had Cuban but I’d love to try it.
haven’t tried Cuban food (yet)
I have never had cuban.
I have had Brownie Brittle though.
ftw 🙂
I have never tried it but i’m always willing to try something new!
I love Cuban food! I love Tostones with Black Beans and Rice!
I have tried Cuban food, but not enough yet 🙂 My current favorite is Bunuelos
I have never tried cuban food.
no I have never tried Cuban food
I’m not familiar with Cuban food. Thanks.
I have not tried Cuban food but would love to. Thanks for the chance!
I have never tried Cuban food but I am always up for trying new ethnic flavors.
We have a local Cuban restaurant that we love going to but I have yet to try cooking any Cuban recipes at home.
I haven’t tried Cuban food. I live in the middle of the podunk Midwest. I’d try it if I had the chance, though.
I have only tried a cuban sandwich, and I don’t know how authentic it was.
I love Cuban food! I always get their pulled pork with red beans and rice.
I have never tried it. I would really like to!
I have never tried Cuban food, but I am up to trying most anything!
I have never tried cuban food but my husband eats this pork sandwich that is.I need to try it some time.
Yes I have eaten Cuban food, my favorite is Palomilla Steak with tostones with mojo.
no, can’t say I ever tried Cuban food but would definitely love to!
I have tried a few Cuban seafood recipes to which I love. One of my favorites is the Shrimp in Garlic Wine Sauce (Camarones al Ajillo).
I have never eaten Cuban food but would love to
I haven’t, but I think I would really like it!
I don’t think I’ve ever tired cuban food.
I would like to try spicy Cuban food.
No i haven’t.
I’ve never tried Cuban food, but I’ve always wanted to try their coffee
I have never tried Cuban food!
we have a couple Cuban restaurants in the area and i love the cubanos the pork pickle pressed sandwich with black beans and rice
I have tried Cuban food and it is sooooo very yummy. I love the black beans over rice the best. I am now craving it..lol..gonna have to cook some
I don’t think I have ever tried Cuban food but I would love to try it!
I LOOOOVE Cuban food. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but if done well it has to be papa rellena.
No I have not tried it yet but I look forward to it.
I have not tried it before. I see it all the time on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. It sure looks good. I’d love to give it a try.
I’ve never tried Cuban food before
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I haven’t really had any Cuban food. A Cuban sandwich once, but that’s all.
Thanks for the contest.
I tried some Cuban food and i really liked it – it was rice and chicken and also some plantain or banana chips served with a mustard dip – I try to recreate this at home but doesn’t taste as good as it did there!
I have not tried Cuban food, but I’d like to
I have tried it once. One thing I really liked was cooked yucca tuber. The texture was like mashed potatoes, but the taste was unique and good.
I have not tried Cuban food,
I have tried Cuban food and my favorite is Cuban-Style Ropa Vieja with olives and capers.
I haven’t tried Cuban food yet, I love trying out new cuisines and foods so I’d love to try some out!
I have NEVER tried Cuban food and I don’t even think that there is a restaurant that is near here. I would love to try the food someday.
Has to be the Cubano I have a hard time finding it right locally though.They want to dress it up with lettuce or tomatoes and that will not do.
No, I haven’t tried Cuban food yet!
I live near Miami so yes, I have tried Cuban food. You can’t beat a cafe con leche
Oh yeah, breakfast pastries are amazing too. Particularly guava and cheese
I have tried some Cuban food, but not as much as I’d like to. My favourites are Cuban Pressed Sandwiches and Arroz con pollo.
I haven’t tried any, but I always like to try recipes from different countries, although I tweak them to make them vegetarian & gluten free.
I did try Cuban food many, many years back. I remember that was my very first time having fried Banana and to this day I love it. It’s been so long I can’t remember the names of anything else I tried. I guess I better get back to a Cuban place quick.
I would really love to have another iron skillet. Looks great.
OMG I love EVERYTHING in this picture. 🙂 Would be great. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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I’ve had Cuban food a time or two. Great prize package!
I have been never tried Cuban food.
I LOVE Cuban food! my favorite is Cuban Lechon Asado
I haven’t, but sure sounds good right now.
I have tried Cuban food and love picadillo and cuban coffee
As far as I know, I haven’t tried it.. but I’m open to any foods!! <3
I would love to try some cuban food!
I have never tried Cuban food, but it does look good. If I get a chance i will.
I have never tried Cuban food, but I would like too.
I have never tried cuban food, unless you count a cuban sandwich : )
I have not.
No i havent tried it yet.
Living in Tampa we have a large cuban community so it’s hard to avoid eating cuban food! I just love a big bowel of black beans and cuban toast.
I love the classic Cuban sandwich with fried plantains!
Yes, my husband is half Cuban. I’m not sure if it’s considered a strictly Cuban recipe but his grandmother makes a fantastic Pork at it’s Peak which she serves with black beans and avocado salad!
yes I have had cuban food I love the mixed rice with chicken and the soups are amazing
I have not, but I love to try new foods from around the world.
i have never tried cuban food.
I haven’t yet tried Cuban food but would love to. Our family try to try different recipes all the time!
My friend made us Cuban Christmas dinner a few years ago, I have no idea what it was called but it was dang good!
I’ve never tried Cuban food even though I’d love to.
I’ve only tried a Cuban sandwich, but I love them and definitely want to branch out into more Cuban cuisine.
I love Cuban sandwiches.
no
not yet, this would be a great time to try it!
I have never tried Cuban Food. If its spicy i don’t know if i would like it.
I like Cuban sandwiches. That looks like cool prize pack! I like trying new things.
I have never tried Cuban food, but I would love too.
I love seafood paella.
I have not tried Cuban food but everything pictured looks so good that I would love to try it!
I haven’t tried Cuban food, but I DO love mojitos and strong Cuban coffee. I’ve just started cooking more, and would love these goodies. Thanks for the chance!
i love cuban food. i like black beans and rice.
I actually haven’t but would really love to try.
No I have never tried Cuban food but it would be something that I want to try.
Cubano sandwiches are awesome and I also love black beans and rice and plantains
I have never tried Cuban food, although I would love to change it up and try something new and awesome!
I HAVE NOT, BUT THOSE PICTURES SURE LOOK DELICIOUS TO ME.
I have never tried Cuban Food, but I’d love to. I have had lots of Tex-Mex but not true Cuban.
I have not tried Cuban food yet.
I have never tried Cuban food but would be interested in giving it a shot!
I have not tried Cuban food but would like to. It all looks delicious.
WHEN WE TRAVEL TO FLORIDA EACH YEAR WE GO TO A RESTAURANT THERE THAT IS AMAZING…CUBAN FOOD IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITES 🙂
My kitchen is filled with my mother’s old pots and pans. This would be my own :-). Thanks for the chance to win it.
I’ve never had Cuban food but I’ve wanted to try it – it all looks so delicious!
never tried it.would love to try it.looks great
Love rice and beans
Yes, I have, and I love Ropa Vieja.
I have never made a homemade Cuban dish but would love to! I absolutely love cooking new dishes and I heard Cuban food is very scrumptious!!
I can’t recall ever having Cuban food but I love to try new things!
I have never tried Cuban food yet, but would absolutely love to. Being that we don’t have any Cuban restaurants anywhere near my area, i think i might just have to brave attempting to cook a Cuban meal myself 😉
I’ve only had beans and rice, the sandwiches, picadillo and tostados.
I haven’t tried Cuban food, but I’d love to. This prize pack looks DELICIOUS!
A lot of nice items in that bag! I have never tried Cuban cooking, but those dishes look very good. Thanks!
I have never tried Cuban food before, but that food looks absolutely amazing!
i have never but that food looks yummy.
I have never tried cuban food and would love to give it a try
I’ve had Cuban coffee!
Thanks for the giveaway… I have never refused a plate of Boliche !!!
not yet but I am open for trying new things
I don’t think I’ve tried Cuban food, but I’d love to.
I haven’t but would be willing to try it.
Yes, I have because one of my childhood friend’s parents were from Cuba. I love ropa vieja.
Yes, I’ve tried it. I went to Bongos. Wasn’t a fan of what I ate… Meh.
I have had it a few times, I have loved everything but fried plantains
I have tried Cuban food. I love Cuban pork chops!