It’s here! It’s live! It’s Good Bite!
We interrupt our regularly scheduled dinner program to announce that Good Bite has gone LIVE! Yes, finally, the Big Secret Project is not a secret anymore. And phew – what a relief, after two months of not being able to talk about it! I’m terrible at keeping secrets. (Just kidding – you can totally tell me stuff. Please do.)
So here’s the gist – I nearly hit the floor when the DECA producers, the ones who brought us Momversation, called in April (from LA) and asked if I would be interested in being a part of this new online cooking conversation, putting me alongside the likes of David Lebovitz, Matt Armendariz of Matt Bites, Deb from Smitten Kitchen, Elise from Simply Recipes, Shauna and Danny from Gluten Free Girl, Diane and Todd from White on Rice Couple, Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen, Jeanne Kelley from her self-named Kitchen, Catherine McCord from Weelicious, and…. me. I’m still pinching myself, sitting here at my desk in pink flannel PJ pants, as I write this.
Billed as “top food bloggers, fresh ideas – making cooking fun and easy”, Good Bite features weekly conversations and shows you new recipes that are demoed by Good Bite’s in-house chef. We are all given a topic and told, like Mike Meyers in Coffee Talk, to talk amongst ourselves. We all then go off and chat about our ideas using portable HD cameras in our own kitchens. How much fun is that?
Did I mention the “top food bloggers” part?
And I’m pretty sure I said on the phone that um… this is Julie? Julie Van Rosendaal? And when it became evident they were confident they had reached the right person, I went with it. Still, I am getting near-constant flashbacks to junior high school when I finally managed to sit at the right table for lunch with the cool kids but fully expected to be bumped unceremoniously off the end at any moment, spilling fries and gravy all over my Benetton rugby shirt.
Above is my very first segment, done with Elise and Shauna, on the very appropriate topic of lazy meals. (I never realized how much I hate my ears.) I can’t wait to do my next, and to bring the camera to Tofino this summer. (I think if regular cameras add 10 pounds, HD cameras add 30…)
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margo on 23 Jun 2009 at 9:45 pm #
How cool to see you, and what a great segment you ladies did!! Loved it!! Congratulations, Julie; looking forward to more Good Bites.
Tagyn on 23 Jun 2009 at 9:12 pm #
Congratulations Julie!
You look great in the video and you are a natural in front of the camera.
I made your blubarb jam today and my family loves it!
Erica B. on 23 Jun 2009 at 9:16 pm #
That’s Great News! Congratulations Julie!
(btw I had a Benetton rugby shirt in those days too)
Mairi on 23 Jun 2009 at 9:30 pm #
Woo hoo….how exciting. Congratulations on this latest adventure. Can’t wait to see more of your Good Bites.
Also that lipstick shade looks fantastic on you!
Cathryn on 23 Jun 2009 at 10:22 pm #
Congratulations Julie! Such exciting news. You’re the coolest of the cool!
Buddiegirl on 23 Jun 2009 at 10:55 pm #
Congratulations!! I listen to you every Tuesday morning on the Eyeopener, but it’s nice to see your smiling face and hear your voice at the same time.
I can’t wait to see your next segment. I will be telling my foodie friends to watch as well.
Keep up the great work, every thing you do is amazing!
robin on 23 Jun 2009 at 11:19 pm #
shut up! you are the cutest thing ever! congratulations… this sounds like an exciting new venture :O)
Grace Wong on 24 Jun 2009 at 12:38 am #
Oh, this is too kool for words – congratulations, Julie!!
Carolyn on 24 Jun 2009 at 3:19 am #
Congrats, Julie! You look fantastic in that segment…It will be nice to see you in the eastern part of Canada. I can’t wait for more!
Lauren on 24 Jun 2009 at 3:28 am #
Aw, Julie! That was so neat! It was so fun to see you and HEAR you. I’ve been a fan of yours for so long, so it was nice to finally be able to hear your voice. You looked lovely!
Pat from Ontario on 24 Jun 2009 at 4:10 am #
Congratulations, Julie! Your daily blogging for us and then being asked to do this is truly a wonderful example of how “paying it forward” works. I’m so thrilled that your dedication and many hours spent on your computer sharing your expertise has been rewarded!
Nancy on 24 Jun 2009 at 4:53 am #
Wow! Congratulations!! And you looked AMAZING on the clip! You are SO worthy!!
Cheryl Arkison on 24 Jun 2009 at 5:43 am #
Yay! So excited to see this out.
PS Bennetton Rugby shirt? You are so dating yourself.
Aimee on 24 Jun 2009 at 5:51 am #
Congratulation! You’re representing us Canadian bloggers! No pressure, OK?
Looking forward to following along in the fun.
Barb on 24 Jun 2009 at 5:53 am #
Bursting with pride right now. You go girl!
ladyloo on 24 Jun 2009 at 5:55 am #
Congratulations, Julie! This is awesome! You are totally a top food blogger – I’ve read a lot of food blogs, and yours, Deb’s and Chocolate & Zucchini are the ones I keep coming back to.
Cindy on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:01 am #
Congratulations Julie. I’m a big fan and have learned so much from you. I, too, have always cooked real meals. It saddens me that so many people I know buy pre-packaged food – ugh! The biggest thing I’ve learned from you is to keep good ingredients on hand and be confident to create something on my own instead of always needing to find a recipe. That was HUGE for me and made meals a lot less stressful. Thank you for always sharing your successes and failures – your honesty is refreshing.
Manon from Ontario on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:06 am #
So Cool! I loved it!
Congratulations Julie, isn’t life wonderful, you just never know what tomorrow will bring, thankfully at times
I’m not surprised they asked you, with all your knowledge and your witty blog, what a great combo for their show, they are lucky to have you.
Can’t wait for the next segment.
Love,
MFO
Theresa on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:17 am #
Hey Julie,
GREAT video blog. Pink’s your color and your ears look fine!!!!!!!!!
It’s obvious how comfortable you are in front of the camera. Cool!!!!
rea on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:25 am #
baby, you’re a star!
seriously, my friends and I all agree that your success is inevitable. it has to do with authenticity and voice.
Dana McCauley on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:31 am #
Yeah, I always meant to mention those ears to you but I just didn’t have the heart. (I kid because I love, you understand?) Truthfully, though, congratulations! This seems like a great opportunity. I hope it makes you rich, rich, rich!
Another thing that I hope makes you rich, rich, rich, is your new release of Grazing. Thanks for letting excerpt from it today in my blog!
http://danamccauley.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/perfect-weather-for-grazing/
June on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:32 am #
Congratulations! How fantastic. You look how you write..full of fun, laughter & personality. You’re GREAT. You go girl!
Hanna on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:39 am #
congrats!! I agree that you are a top food blogger…yours is the first food blog site I have really gotten into, but since I have checked out some others….you win, hands down! and it’s not just cause I know you either!
Ya, you look great on camera!
Kathryn on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:41 am #
Julie! Congratulations: you are a top food blogger. Great video too. (I love that we get to see the kitchens)
Ann on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:56 am #
Congratulations Julie!!!! You did great!! You looked and sounded lovely.
Well done.
I love your blog, read it faithfully everyday, and recommend it to others regularly. I’ve made many, many, many of your recipes – from your blog and from a couple of your cookbooks. All turn out well each and every time. I’m a timid cook, so when I have company over, your recipes are the ones I turn to because I know they’ll turn out.
Thanks so much for generously sharing your life, your expertise, and your recipes with us. We love you.
JulieVR on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:58 am #
You guys! You’re making me all sniffy. I love you too! What a wonderful surprise to wake up to.
Cori on 24 Jun 2009 at 7:40 am #
Wow, that is so amazing! Congrats!!
Clea on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:00 am #
yay! congratulations!
Clea on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:01 am #
ps – have you ever made chocolate eclairs?
Clea on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:04 am #
ha! never mind, I found it. I tried searching. it worked.
Kathy on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:22 am #
Yay for Julie! Congratulations that is way cool.
Sue (London, ON) on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:25 am #
Its awesome Julie! Congratulations. I am making that Lemon Meringue Pie tonight. You’re a natural for this kind of stuff. Its no surprise to any of us that you were chosen to be a part of it.
We’re all proud of you and you look terrific.
K, gotta run and check out GoodBite again!
PattyCake on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:42 am #
Kudos, Julie!
Adrienne on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:53 am #
Congratulations! Don’t sell yourself short – you deserve the job and did a wonderful job. I’ve been following you and Gluten-Free Girl for awhile now, so it was fun to see you both “live.” (And I’m sure you’ve Tofino pegged, but if you need some insider’s tips on what’s up foodie-wise, let me know!)
Elaine on 24 Jun 2009 at 9:05 am #
This officially catapults you pretty deep into “intimidating” territory.
mmac on 24 Jun 2009 at 10:00 am #
You know of course that some of the others said, “Me? With the likes of Julie Van Rosendaal? I’m so not worthy.”
Hats off to you. So interesting and exciting. Looking forward to seeing it unfold.
Amanda LeNeve on 24 Jun 2009 at 12:33 pm #
Congratulations Julie! This site looks awesome.
thepinkpeppercorn on 24 Jun 2009 at 12:41 pm #
SO awesome!!! Congrats on the new project, and a super awesome project at that!!
Vivian on 24 Jun 2009 at 12:45 pm #
You do SO ABSOLUTELY BELONG in that group of food luminaries! Great that your talent, wit and commitment have been recognized. Guess I had best step up to the plate, leave the troglodytes behind and get a dish for high-speed video loading! Much continued success, m’girl!
LisaMer on 24 Jun 2009 at 1:07 pm #
Okay, I seriously teared up a bit when I saw you in the contributors video. I’m soooo excited for you! This website looks like a really interesting venture.
Congrats, Julie! You totally deserve it!
Lesley on 24 Jun 2009 at 1:50 pm #
I’ve been a lurker for months now, but just wanted to tell you I loved the piece! Your spinach comment was funny and right on… it’s the greatest thing to wilt down a bag of spinach, and know you’re eating tons of vitamins and nutrients in like two tablespoons. Plus you sincerely seemed excited about food. It was infectious.
Looking forward to the next one!
lovetocook on 24 Jun 2009 at 4:29 pm #
Juuuulieee! You’re beautiful! And you don’t look a bit sleep deprived. How do you do all that and blog it too? I think your secret is a good sense of humour.
Melanie on 24 Jun 2009 at 5:14 pm #
Congratulations!!! What an amazing opportunity – and you totally deserve to be there!!
Elizabeth L. on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:22 pm #
Fabulous!! You look so beautiful and confident…and your ears are just fine! Your kitchen looks so nice. This is the perfect vehicle for you to reach a large audience with your sparkling personality.
We all have been lucky to have you to ourselves for so long–it is time for everyone to find out how great you are. I didn’t see–are there links to your site?
ps–what a simple and healthy soup recipe. Thanks!
doula aj on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:29 pm #
Congrats Julie! The spot was great – very chatty, but also packed with good information. That’s not as easy as you made it look. Well done you.
pauline on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:31 pm #
Julie I am so happy for you. You totally rocked. Yipeee you so deserve this break. You have kept many of entertained with your blog so now its pay back time. Pretty soon you will have the paparatzie (can you tell I can’t spell ) camping outside your house. LOL
supersu on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:41 pm #
woo hoo….’pretty in pink’
love it!
congrats
Cory Lievers on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:42 pm #
This is great. I’m so looking forward to going through this site. It’s already part of my Feeds.
Congratulations Julie!
Nancy G on 24 Jun 2009 at 6:46 pm #
Wow! Congratulations Julie! That is a really neat segment and you headlined with one of my favourite soup recipes which is truly a delicious easy meal our family loves and can make in a real hurry.
Lesli on 24 Jun 2009 at 7:34 pm #
This is absolutely exciting! Good luck in your new adventure! The segment was definitely fun to watch!
glenda on 24 Jun 2009 at 7:43 pm #
Congratulations Julie! how exciting for you …and us. ‘Home girl makes good’and all! but then, we always knew you were great!
Jenbird on 24 Jun 2009 at 9:14 pm #
You rock, girlfriend! Thank you so much for this fabulous new entree to food blogs everywhere. Can’t wait to try out whatever’s cooking…
sue.d on 24 Jun 2009 at 9:27 pm #
Absolutely no one better than you!
I’m so happy for you, and I know how excited you’ll be to be a part of this.
Bonnie on 25 Jun 2009 at 3:24 am #
Congratulations Julie — you really deserve it! You look fabulous in the video.
Natalie (Michigan) on 25 Jun 2009 at 6:57 am #
How cool is this??? You did an awesome job. I can’t wait to see more.
Dajana on 25 Jun 2009 at 7:13 am #
Congratulations Julie! You deserve this!
You and your blog have changed the way I feel about cooking. For the better. I started trying out your recipes in February of this year and have astonished myself with my kitchen success! I feel empowered and I owe part of that to you.
Grazie!
Carol SB on 25 Jun 2009 at 10:30 am #
You look mahvellous, dahling. Absolutely mahvellous. (Billy Crystal’s line)
And you are right. Food is so important. How we produce it, prepare it and eat it.
It doesn’t have to intimidate to the point that we distance ourselves from everything but the eating bit. (And sometimes feel ashamed about even that). You, oh bright spot in my day, bring it all together in a fun, accessible fashion. I concur with what Rea said. Authenticity and voice.
Tina on 25 Jun 2009 at 11:40 am #
Congrats!! And your ears are fine, cute even!
Avery on 25 Jun 2009 at 12:59 pm #
Gasp! I love Momversation, and I love your blog, and now its THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!! I’m totally going out to buy a can of lentils now…
Lorissa on 25 Jun 2009 at 2:18 pm #
very exciting Julie!
Katharine on 25 Jun 2009 at 9:31 pm #
OMG!! You are fantastic, my girl! And for the record, your ears are super cute! Lentil soup is a staple in our home. Thank you so much for introducing it to us a few years ago! We put everything in it. Carrots, celery, parsnips – root type veg. So good and so quick and easy. Even better the next day! Keep it up, Droolie! We are super proud of you!
Les on 29 Jun 2009 at 10:11 am #
Good going, its a great video! Your eyes look fabulous!