About
The Austin Food Blogger Alliance (AFBA) was formed in early 2011 with the purpose of working together to set a standard of transparency and fairness by adhering to a code of ethics. AFBA supports each other and our community through classes, social events, and philanthropy. For up to date information follow AFBA on Twitter @atxfoodblogs. Those interested in subscribing to the AFBA e-newsletter can sign up here.
Membership is available to Central Texans who have a blog that is at least four months old when they submit their application and who blog at least twice a month on a food-related topic.
Benefits of membership include
- Invitation to members only events
- Discounted rates at educational and social events
- Exposure to your blog through the AFBA website
- Philanthropy and professional networking opportunities
Current board members of AFBA include:
- Natanya Anderson, Fête & Feast – President
- Kathryn Hutchison, The Austin Gastronomist – Vice President
- Rachelle King, Blinded by the Bite! – Treasurer
- Michelle Cheng, Foodie is the New Forty – Secretary
- Jodi Bart, Tasty Touring – Communications Chair
- Addie Broyles, Relish Austin and The Feminist Kitchen – Advisory Council Chair
- Jennie Chen, MisoHungry – Education Chair
- Michelle Fandrich, The Kid Can Cook – Philanthropy Chair
- Mike Krell, Austin Food Carts – Technology Chair
- Megan Myers, Stetted – Membership Chair
- Rebecca Otis, TheRebeccammendations – Social Chair
The AFBA Advisory Council includes:
- Cathy Cochran-Lewis president, Hill Country Wine and Food Festival
- David Ansel, Soup Peddler
- John Bullington, Drafthouse chef
- Vance Ely, Central Market cooking school
- Elizabeth Englehart, Foodways Texas, UT professor, author
- Lisa Goddard, Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
- Adam Holzband, nFusion
- Susan Leibrock, Sustainable Food Center community relations manager
- Mando Rayo, Cultural Strategies, Taco Journalism
- Jam Santichat, Thai Fresh
- Dave Shaw, Arsenal
- Brian Stubbs, FINO
- Toni Tipton-Martin, IACP host chair, food writer and SANDE Youth founder
- Marshall Wright, ATX Man, EatThisLens.com
The Austin Food Blogger Alliance 2011 Year-end Financial Statement can be viewed here:
