Mar 12, 2011

My first Vlog entry: Easy Pasta Salad!

Categories:  Poultry, Side Dishes, Skinny

You may not know this, but in real life, I’m a fairly shy person. I love blogging because my voice comes across in my writing, however, the subject of vlogging has always made me nervous.

I will say, though, I really do love watching vlogs from bloggers I’ve followed for a while. I always have an idea in my head about how people’s voices sound, and usually I’m wrong. It’s always a fun surprise to actually hear a blogger for the first time, you know?

Well, I definitely had to bite the bullet when Foodbuzz informed me that a recipe idea I submitted for their Tastemaker’s Program was accepted! The criteria was to make a vlog featuring my simple (30 minute or less) recipe that uses Newman’s Own products. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the package at my door!! It included quite a few salad dressings, pasta sauces, and ::gasp:: a FLIP CAMERA!! So, thank you so much Foodbuzz and Newman’s Own for this amazing opportunity. You helped me take the giant leap into vlogging. :-)

Hope y’all don’t laugh at me too much. I stumbled on my words a few times, but I think I actually want to do this again!

FTC disclosure: I was supplied Newman’s Own products and a Flip camera for free, but my opinions of this recipe are completely my own.

16 Comments to “My first Vlog entry: Easy Pasta Salad!”

  1. your loving sister | March 12th, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    awwww i love your vlog!! you’re great in front of the camera! and the recipe sounds yummy!

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    The Nifty Foodie Reply:
    March 12th, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    <3 you!! Thanks so much sis!

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  2. Nodakademic | March 12th, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Holy crap! This vlog is awesome!! You did an amazing job and this looks so tasty! (Who moved the camera for you–your hubs? )

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    The Nifty Foodie Reply:
    March 15th, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Thanks! Yes, the hubs was the camera guy. Took a lot for me not to laugh into the camera…he was being silly. :-P

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  3. serena @bigapplenosh | March 12th, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    You did awesome! :)

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  4. The USA Kiwi (lKylee) | March 12th, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Great job, Amy!
    You look wonderful on camera, and it’s lovely to hear your actual voice.

    Hope you do more in the future.

    K

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    The Nifty Foodie Reply:
    March 15th, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Thanks! :-)

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  5. Terri | March 13th, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Go Amy! :) Watch out Food Network. I thought that you were quite the natural. Good job!

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    The Nifty Foodie Reply:
    March 15th, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Thanks!!

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  6. Tara @ Smells Like Home | March 13th, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I freaking love it, Amy!! You did such a great job and congrats on being chosen to do this! I give you lots of credit for wanting to do a vlog again b/c I’m pretty sure my first experience was my last. :)

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    The Nifty Foodie Reply:
    March 15th, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Hahaha! Well, it may/may not be food related. I will say this was nerve-wracking. I kept telling myself, “don’t drop the bowl, don’t cut yourself, be careful”. LOL!

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  7. Kelsey@mintedlife | March 14th, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    You did so well!! Loved the vlog!

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  8. Anne Marie | March 18th, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I love this!! I’m super jealous of your flip-cam :)

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  9. Abby | March 19th, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    You are seriously so adorable — especially when you said “I am so messy, y’all!” :) (I’m a messy cook too, so I’m with you!) Also, the recipe looks delish!

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  10. latoya | March 21st, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    hmmm…i might try this….MIGHT…

    you sound so grown up…aww….

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  11. Anna Johnston | March 22nd, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Your amazing, easy to connect with and the recipe sounds yummy too. I say keep the vlogs a comin’. :)

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