What an amazing time we had at the CHFA Trade Show yesterday!
My apologies for not getting a post up when I got home. We didn’t get home until 8pm and then I baked up Glo Bars until 11pm! I was literally exhausted by the end of the night.
I started off by putting on one of my favourite power suits:
It’s not even a matching set, but no one has to know! ;) Well, except you guys. haha. The pants were hand me downs from my sister Kristi. The suit jacket is from RW & Co (purchased in 2006) and the green silk shirt is from Jacob Outlet (got it for $8 this summer on clearance). Note: The dots on the suit are from my Cybershot camera, lol.
Of course, I wore it with my stilettos! Eric even dressed up too. ;) With minimal complaining. ;)
Off we went to Toronto…
When we got there, they almost wouldn’t let Eric in because he didn’t have a business card showing that he was part of the business. I had my Vendor Permit, RST/GST permit, Incorporation documents, everything, and they still wouldn’t budge. We had to speak to the manager and finally he decided to allow Eric in too.
So after about 30 minutes we were IN!
It. was. huge.
It took us 2 hours to get just 3 aisles complete! We knew we had to get a move on because it closed at 5pm.
When we arrived were were starving because we both hadn’t eaten lunch.
We sampled, and sampled, and sampled…
My motto was: If it was vegan, it was in my belly!
This is the best vegan, no sugar added sorbet I have EVER had:
The man was so nice and let us sample as many flavours as we wanted!
Look what I found! Amazing Grass :)
Brandon and Todd recognized me and gave me big bear hugs!!! It was so funny. They are super nice and down to earth. We could have chatted all day. We talked about The Green Monster Movement and how it is spreading like crazy. Brandon and I are going to be working on a special product together, so keep your eyes peeled for details in the next several months.
Of course, we did a shot of Grass together!
Eric was officially initiated into the Grass club. He did his first shot ever! :) I was so proud. They also gave him this fun shirt that says, ‘Don’t Pass On Grass’ on the back.
They had coolers filled with SWAMP WATER- Amazing Grass Wheatgrass + H20.
It was fun. They also sent me home with my favourite Amazing Grass Product (Chocolate Amazing Meal) and some samples. Thanks guys!
Eric was so sweet, he carried all of the stuff the entire day. He didn’t complain once. I was the happiest wife in the world.
Normally, when we go shopping he really hates it and we fight like cats and dogs. I knew it was asking a lot of him to attend a full day trade show filled with stuff he doesn’t really care about.
It meant so much to me that he came and was nothing but helpful. He even helped me promote the bakery, OSG, and Green Monster Movement! I think he really understands how much this means to me and he was nothing but supportive for the entire, long, exhausting day!
/end Sappy talk. ;)
Because I also love YOU guys so much, I am going to let you share in all the goodie bag fun. Stay tuned for quite possibly the COOLEST giveaway EVER on OSG!
As a special thank you to Eric for enduring one of the longest days ever, I treated him to his favourite- PIZZA, PIZZA and Coke!
He ate the entire pizza!!!!! lol.
As I said on Twitter, He was happy as a pig in shit!
My dinner was about as simple as it gets because I had some baking left to do.
I took 1/3 of leftover Neal Brothers Pasta Sauce and added about 1 cup of cooked chickpeas and 1 teaspoon of curry powder. I mixed it all together and zapped it in the microwave for 2 minutes.
And then I poured it into a pita spread with hummus. It was so not fancy, but seriously so delicious!
I followed the pita with this bar:
And a few other samples. Ok, a lot of samples! :)
TRICK OR TREAT?????? ;)
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All and all, it was a great experience. I met so many amazing contacts that I can’t wait to talk to again. I was able to connect with some companies whose products I use (e.g., Manitoba Harvest, Nature’s Path) and discuss bulk ordering options. The Nature’s Path rep is even going to try to get the President to agree to a special bulk sized of the Gluten-free rice crisp. Currently, they do not offer it, but I explained to him that the Eco paks just do not cut it for the volume I use. You never know unless you ask, right?
I also chatted with a few packagers and labelers and I will be following up on a few of them.
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TODAY is our FRESH restaurant MEET-up! 10 of us ladies are meeting at Fresh today for lunch! I can’t wait. Email me at [email protected] if you for some reason did not get the email I sent last night confirming everything.
Have a lovely Sunday!
I’m off to do some work on the Shopping Cart. US Shipping FINALLY begins this week. I will be announcing what day that will be in tomorrow’s post.
haha i love things like that for all the samples…it’s great to get to try a million new things for free!
The day looks like a dream!
Wow – You are SO lucky to get all those samples!!!! I would be in heaven :-) Sounds like a perfect day!
Oh my gosh, Angela, what a fun day! And the samples – whoa! I think the healthy food bloggers of the world should get together for Halloween and have health food trick or treating. :P
OMG That is so cool! I would have had the best day! I’m glad you had fun!!
That place looks like heaven!! Does this mean they now sell Amazing Grass in Canada?
Yup Whole Foods and other health stores…im waiting on a list from Brandon!
Looks like so much fun and what a loot bag. It’s nice that you let Eric know how much you appreciate him and that he supports you!
The CHFA looked like a great event, wish we could have been there! I like the look of the Veganique bars, the will probably be a hit with the right advertising.
P.S. the power suit was rockin’ and I voted for you on the BloggersChoiceAwards, if you would like to vote for my green education blog then you can cast a vote here;
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/78212
Thanks!
Martin
LOL that spread does totally remind me of Halloween when you would spread out all your candy afterwards! haha
Looks like a fun time and you were smokin’ in your power suit ;-)
wow what an adorable outfit!! love the pop of green :) You look like one powerful woman!
I’m so glad Eric was able to get in and help you out! That’s so cute about you and the AG grass guys! Sounds like a great time.
Stacey and Clinton would be so proud of you mixing seperates to make an entire outfit :-)
Your loot looks awesome!
First of all, you look like you could kick some business booty in that suit!
Second of all, the SAMPLES!!!! I think I would have died and gone to heaven. It looks like you had an amazing time!
Lastly, the photo of Eric is priceless. That is pretty impressive that he ate the whole pizza, props to him!
It’s sounds like you had a fabulous time!! The show sounds so awesome, something I’d love to attend one day.. and all your samples look cool aswell :D
Kudos for eric eating that whole pizza!! I could never do that lol.
Lovely suit by the way, it looks gorgeous on you.
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Thank you! I hope you will continue to enjoy the blog :)
Can’t wait to find out about the giveway! Looks like a foodie/blogger dream. That would have sucked if they didn’t let Eric in!!
That trade show looks great! I can’t wait to learn more about your giveaway :-)
I have never seen so many samples in my life!
I am too sad that I cannot be part of your meet up, since I live in Toronto. I was at an out of town wedding until late this afternoon. Hope you had fun and can’t wait to see your post on it.
Hey guys! I’m alive…just need some down time from the bloggin. Back soon :)