Elaine W.

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  1. Anonymous Blogger Mrs. Q The Lunch Crusader Comes Out

    10/5/11 10:48am by Elaine W.
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    Mrs. Q

    Mrs. Q, the teacher and blogger behind Fed Up With Lunch who kept her identity hidden while she spent a year documenting her experiences eating the cafeteria lunches being served at the school where she worked, has finally let the cat out of the bag.  Read more >

  2. An Interview With Ruth Reichl

    4/7/11 8:04pm by Elaine W.
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    Ruth Reichl (Image courtesy blogger)

    I was on cloud nine when Ruth Reichl’s agent called me back to say she was interested in accepting my interview request. Granted, she was already going to be in my neck of the woods, but still, she’s one of the most influential female food writers ever, and it was something my little food blogging heart was excited about.  Read more >

  3. No Ordinary Blog Conference: News From BlogHer bet!

    3/25/11 12:48pm by Elaine W.
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    BlogHer bet conference

    There’s always something you can count on at every BlogHer conference: No matter what the subject, the energy is palpable and the women here are ready to share stories and get inspired.  Read more >

  4. Why I Gave Up on "Glee"

    3/9/11 10:56am by Elaine W.
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    Matthew Morrison and Gwyneth Paltrow in "Glee"

    I had such high hopes for the Fox phenomenon, Glee. As soon as I saw the promos introducing the crew of high school outcasts right before its splendid pilot episode, I was already hooked. The first season of the show didn’t disappoint; I was gleefully enthralled (sorry, I had to). But then came the second season -- and even Gwyneth Paltrow as Holly Holliday isn't enough to save the show for me.  Read more >

  5. Spam Breakfast Sandwiches Like Grandma Used to Make

    3/7/11 4:36pm by Elaine W.
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    Spam breakfast sandwich

    Every weekend when I was a kid, my maternal grandmother would make us our favorite breakfast: an egg and SPAM sandwich. She knew the affinity my brother and I had for Egg McMuffins, and decided it would be easier and probably better for us if she’d tried to make it herself instead. And it was.  Read more >

  6. A Guide to the Chinese New Year Table

    2/2/11 3:15pm by Elaine W.
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    Chinese New Year 2011: Tangerines for luck

    Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year because of the lunar calendar, but it’s usually in February or March. It is symbolized by different animals, on a 12-year cycle -- this year it's the Year of the Rabbit. It’s always filled with a whole lot of food and family.  Read more >

  7. Day 3: VirgoBlue's Mushroom Chicken Chili Soup-Stew

    1/9/11 5:30pm by Elaine W.
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    Chicken chili soup stew

    For Day 3 of BlogHer's Countdown to Soup Swap Series, Elaine Wu of Virgo Blue shares her recipe for mushroom chili chicken soup-stew: "it's super simple to make, tasty as hell, and yields enough for leftovers."  Read more >

  8. BlogHer Pity Parties: The Next Best Thing to Being There

    10/8/10 7:31pm by Elaine W.
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    BlogHer Food Pity Party

    Can’t get to BlogHer Food this year? Haven’t been able to make it to a BlogHer annual conference? There are plenty of us out there who were late to the game (like I was last year) or had a scheduling conflict of some sort. But there’s no need to feel sorry for yourself ... not alone, anyway.  Read more >

  9. (Video) Celebrate International Bacon Day! Exclusive Interview with Top Chef Finalist, Kevin Gillespie

    9/3/10 7:30am by Elaine W.
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    Kevin Gillespie - Top Chef

    I recently had the chance to interview Top Chef Season 6 finalist, Kevin Gillespie. On the show, he was known for his dedication to the craft of cooking and lack of dramatics, which also won him the title of “Fan Favorite.” As a food blogger and personal fan of Kevin’s, I was delighted to chat with him and was glad to find out that he was as friendly and personable as I’d hoped.  Read more >

  10. Chinese New Year: Do's and Don'ts for a Lucky, Prosperous Year of the Tiger

    2/12/10 2:39pm by Elaine W.
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    Chinese New Year this year falls on February 14, 2010: Valentine's Day. It's different every year, since the dates on the lunar calendar are different. Perhaps it's a good sign for this Year of the Tiger. picapp_gallery("55257","7522420,4159128,7856412,7856411,7875526,7856425,7856415,7875517,7865724,7522421,7856414","Chinese New Year 2010: Year of the Tiger","1","1","2")  Read more >

Elaine W.

Full Name
Elaine W.
Member Since
October 2009
About Me: 

I'm a wife, a mom, a foodie, a blogger, a shopper, a traveler, and a former tv producer/writer/correspondent turned PR, marketing and social media guru for BlogHer. I'm also a freelance food writer in my "spare" time.

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Northern California

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BlogHer Inc.

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San Francisco State University

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ethnic studies,healthcare,education,free speech,arts, asian american causes, racial equality, gay marriage

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