A Night to Remember…James Beard Foundation Awards 2010
What a night…what a special night. I keep reflecting over the past 9 months since launching food. curated., and attending the James Beard Foundation Awards this year, as a first time nominee, truly made me realize how far I’d come in such a short amount of time. I put so much personal joy and passion into the food stories I tell, that I couldn’t ask for a better start to a journey that means so much.
Thanks again to everyone for all of your outpouring of love and support. A toast to Always Hungry, a group of really nice food-loving folks who shared this nomination with me. And a HUGE congratulations to Ed Levine and my very good friends and editors at Serious Eats for winning Best Video Webcast. There’s nothing like seeing you peers succeed, and I couldn’t be happier for a team I admire on so many levels: Erin Zimmer, Robyn Lee, Adam Kuban, Alaina Browne and Carey Jones.
So cheers to a great James Beard Foundation Awards and to my little food series that could. I cannot wait to bring you more inspirational and quirky documentaries from the field in 2010.
Make people happy. That’s my mission. Make people happy.
(PS – that last photo is a quick shot of me as they were announcing my series and name on the big screens. It’s my favorite photo from the night. I’ll never forget that moment.)
That must have been so fun, congrats again Liza! Well deserved!
That must have been so fun, congrats again Liza! Well deserved!
Congrats Liza! You have such an amazing site… I seriously doubt this will be your last nomination…
Thanks Luke! Thanks for the support. I’m crossing my fingers for it
Congrats Liza! You have such an amazing site… I seriously doubt this will be your last nomination…
Thanks Luke! Thanks for the support. I’m crossing my fingers for it
Liza, you absolutely DO make people happy. It’s been thrilling to see these thoughtful, carefully-crafted videos get the recognition they deserve. Has it really only been 9 months? Here’s to your future! Clink!
Thanks Adriana. I try to bring my sunny Florida personality where ever I go! I will certainly ‘CLINK’ back. I too am excited for what’s to come…gotta get shooting!
Liza, you absolutely DO make people happy. It’s been thrilling to see these thoughtful, carefully-crafted videos get the recognition they deserve. Has it really only been 9 months? Here’s to your future! Clink!
Thanks Adriana. I try to bring my sunny Florida personality where ever I go! I will certainly ‘CLINK’ back. I too am excited for what’s to come…gotta get shooting!
Your videos are great, just like the woman behind the camera lens!! Thanks for making me laugh so much!
Cheers Liza
And thanks Ross for the fart noises at the end of YOUR video. You’re the one that makes me laugh! NO, but really, I appreciate it. I’m so glad to help good people get their fun stories told. It makes a difference, no?
Your videos are great, just like the woman behind the camera lens!! Thanks for making me laugh so much!
Cheers Liza
And thanks Ross for the fart noises at the end of YOUR video. You’re the one that makes me laugh! NO, but really, I appreciate it. I’m so glad to help good people get their fun stories told. It makes a difference, no?
Congratulations! You’ve got a great concept. Look forward to continuing to watch the site grow.
Congratulations! You’ve got a great concept. Look forward to continuing to watch the site grow.
SO EXCITING! you and B have the best expressions in that last photo.
SO EXCITING! you and B have the best expressions in that last photo.
I just discovered you recently and am SO enjoying your blog.
Your sunny personality shines through and cheers my day! 
Congratulations on being recognized for all your hard work. 
Hey Krista! You are so sweet, really.
Glad to put a smile on your face. I wouldn’t do this if I couldn’t! I hope to keep telling stories like this for a long time, so really appreciate your lovely support. Any topics you’d like to see?
I just discovered you recently and am SO enjoying your blog.
Your sunny personality shines through and cheers my day! 
Congratulations on being recognized for all your hard work. 
Hey Krista! You are so sweet, really.
Glad to put a smile on your face. I wouldn’t do this if I couldn’t! I hope to keep telling stories like this for a long time, so really appreciate your lovely support. Any topics you’d like to see?