I’m inviting you to take a trip with me….an all american camping trip to the big sur.
The year is 1968.
Ready to go?
For this Project Food Blog challenge, we were instructed to pack “the ultimate road trip meal”…
And seeing as Almanzo and I have an almost unhealthy obsession with the show Mad Men (and the ’60’s in general…and theme parties/trips/meals in general), we decided to go with the whole retro theme.
Big Sur was (and still is) a huge camping destination back in the day, and we wanted to make the whole trip extra special, seeing as it my first ever camping experience and we haven’t gotten to spend much time together lately because Almanzo has been busy traveling for work.
As for the road trip menu, I obviously wanted it to accurately reflect the genre so we went with simple, easy-to-pack classics (all recipes to come!).
First up: a lightened up version of ambrosia salad with cucumber, celery, grapefruit, oranges and mini marshmallows:
“California” veggie sandwiches with blue cheese dressing, sprouts, jack cheese, cucumber, lettuce and avocado on rye bread:
Homemade pear upside down cake for dessert:
And, to drink, what else but coca-cola?
Simple…classic…delicious. The weather was a little cruddy, but we made the best of it!
Since we had another four hours of road trippin’ left before pitching our tent, I brought some raisins for a snack.
And there may or may not have been a few good & plenty’s chewed on along the way… Am the only one who still loves this candy?
May seem like a lot of sugar….but dude! It’s 1968.
We finally arrived at our campsite, Treebones Resort, around five thirty. We had a full ocean view campsite and despite the rain, wind and elephant seal barking, I managed to sleep on the ground in a sleeping bag for the first time ever!
I have over a hundred photos of the camping trip to come….it was absolutely amazing (although next time I totally need an air mattress to sleep on).
As for now, goodbye and goodnight from 1968.
Kelly
October 24, 2010 at 4:33 pmI LOVE Mad Men!! Cute theme!!
Kayla
October 24, 2010 at 4:42 pmYou guys are ADORABLE!! I love the video! 😀
Alexia @ Dimple Snatcher
October 24, 2010 at 4:44 pmlove the theme! adore 🙂
Paige @Running Around Normal
October 24, 2010 at 4:53 pmHow freaking adorable are you two? Very creative to incorporate a Mad Men/1960’s theme 😉
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
October 24, 2010 at 4:56 pmOH my gosh I LOVE the theme Jenna! So cute!
Meg
October 24, 2010 at 4:57 pmJenna, I rarely comment, but just had to tell you…you are so very creative! Very cool theme! And the video reminded me of the wonder years 😀 Thank you for staying true to yourself, not only with this post but with your blog. It is one of my favorites because it is just so real! Keep up the great work 🙂
Mara @ What's For Dinner?
October 24, 2010 at 4:57 pmVery cute 🙂
stacey-healthylife
October 24, 2010 at 4:58 pmHow fun, love the adventure and the video. You two are so creative and so cute together.
Suzanne de Cornelia
October 24, 2010 at 5:00 pmO.M.G! That is the most creative, hysterical thing you’ve done amid your ever fertile sea of funny, imaginative stuff!! Can’t wait to see more pix!
You look like Grace Kelly with the scarf, flats & pearls—so cute. You & Amanzo are such a great team. Posting on FB!
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Meagan
October 24, 2010 at 5:02 pmThat is the cutest video ever! I was seriously transported back in time! You are so 60s at home glam in it! So cute! Love the menu of course! You have my vote!
Eva
October 24, 2010 at 5:03 pmwow, i love this! so fun and so glad you finally made it to big sur!
you have my vote!
claudia
October 24, 2010 at 5:03 pmLong time reader and first time commenter because this post is just TOO cute not to comment. I think you did an amazing job and both of you are just adorable. I definitely loved the video, the music, and the sandwiches. Yums!! 🙂
Angie - My Life in Bites
October 24, 2010 at 5:04 pmSuch a cute idea! And seriously, when’s the last time any of us went on a picnic? It’s such a great date activity without breaking the bank.
And I love, love, LOVE that final picture of the tent lit up. Gorgeous!
Dorothy
October 24, 2010 at 5:05 pmLOVE it!
Shannon
October 24, 2010 at 5:08 pmAmazing! Loved the video! You two are just TOO cute!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey
October 24, 2010 at 5:08 pmI love the theme – and how you actually went on a road trip!
Liz @ Blog is the New Black
October 24, 2010 at 5:08 pmAbsolutely incredible!!!!!!!
Lisa (bakebikeblog)
October 24, 2010 at 5:09 pmWhat a wonderfully themed road trip!!!
Lacey @ Lake Life
October 24, 2010 at 5:11 pmLove the idea of a “retro road trip” and love your video as well! Very cute.
Anna S. @ History Running Girl
October 24, 2010 at 5:11 pmHow adorable!! I love your sun glasses.
Kath
October 24, 2010 at 5:12 pmJust brilliant.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat)
October 24, 2010 at 5:12 pmI LOVE the retro tint in all the photos. I don’t know what time period you belong in…early 19th century or 1960s but definitely NOT 2010 🙂
Tina
October 24, 2010 at 5:13 pmI absolutely LOVE it!!!! And the retro feel of the picture effects totally makes the post. 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite
October 24, 2010 at 5:14 pmGood-n-Plenty is my favorite candy 🙂
Errign
October 24, 2010 at 5:15 pmCute idea! I’m glad you enjoyed your first real camping experience – it’s pretty nice when it’s nice weather! 🙂
Errign
October 24, 2010 at 6:04 pmand I have to comment again to tell you – cutest video EVER. Made my night.
Ida
October 24, 2010 at 5:16 pmCute video. And is that a bottle opener on the cooler?! I love Big Sur- Hope it didn’t rain on you all weekend.
Nora@LifeLifeEatRight
October 24, 2010 at 5:19 pmI am convinced I need to be in this era..and watch mad men! This was glorious, completely made my day 🙂
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
October 24, 2010 at 5:20 pmthis may be the coolest post in the history of ELR!!
who does the photo editing – you or Almanzo?
you’re one creative, CUTE gal 🙂
jenna
October 24, 2010 at 10:33 pmAlmanzo is the director….I am just the muse…or the cook.
K
October 24, 2010 at 5:25 pmOnce again, another wonderful, creative, adorable video from the two of you!
Brooke
October 24, 2010 at 5:25 pmOh gosh Jenna, you are so adorable! I just loved that video and could not help but sing along! I love your road trip, throw back style!
Tara
October 24, 2010 at 5:27 pmawesome!!! I live in Monterey county and go down there a lot. we are actually going hiking in big sur tomorrow morning. It was so fun seeing scenes of places I have been to/live close to. Great idea with the video!
LindseyAnn
October 24, 2010 at 5:28 pmGood And Plenty FTW!
And air mattresses are essential for tent camping, I don’t care what anyone says.
Looks like you had fun!
Natalia - a side of simple
October 24, 2010 at 5:30 pmLove and beyond 🙂
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write
October 24, 2010 at 5:31 pmWow. I’m so impressed. What a fun video. This blog is great. I really do hope you win this Project Foodblog, because this is a FANTASTIC entry. 🙂
Looks like so much fun!
Natalia - a side of simple
October 24, 2010 at 5:32 pmAnd you have my vote, simply because of your song choice…
Katharine
October 24, 2010 at 5:34 pmThat has to be the CUTEST post I have ever seen! I love that you really focused on the entire theme and not just the food. I will definitely be voting tomorrow!
bits
October 24, 2010 at 5:34 pmA.W.E.S.O.M.E.
ashleigh
October 24, 2010 at 5:38 pmThis is awesome! I love the video.. SO cute!
Allie
October 24, 2010 at 5:38 pmLoved this! That video just had me smiling the whole time!
grocery goddess jen
October 24, 2010 at 5:40 pmOh my gosh that looks like soooo much fun! I was just at Big Sur this past January, it’s so gorgeous. Loved the video, too!
Susan
October 24, 2010 at 5:43 pmAwesome – gotta respect you for keeping it so real…. genuine smiles, genuine warmth – nothing forced or posed here…. love it. Ambrosia salad – brilliant!
Shanon
October 24, 2010 at 5:44 pmRidiculously cute!
Stephanie Rose
October 24, 2010 at 5:47 pmi was having an iffy night and this put a huge smile on my face.. awesome job jenna!
April
October 24, 2010 at 5:50 pmLove the video! You guys are so cute – it looks like you had fun doing this!
alison
October 24, 2010 at 5:51 pmI love this! Your 60s inspired road trip/picnic looks like tons of fun.
My mom and husband both love Good N Plentys. Sometimes I think they’re the only two people who eat them. After reading this, I guess there are three! 🙂
Arianna
October 24, 2010 at 5:51 pmI love this 🙂 So sweet and dreamy! Where did you find those sunglasses?
Mastering Public Health (@MasPublicHealth)
October 24, 2010 at 5:52 pmAmazing. So believable and professional-looking. Mind-blowing how you put it all together!
kate
October 24, 2010 at 5:52 pmYou guys are son stinkin cute!
Camille
October 24, 2010 at 5:59 pmThat video was the cutest thing ever.
I am really gunning for you to win PFB!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss
October 24, 2010 at 6:01 pmHow cute!! I love this! 😀
April
October 24, 2010 at 6:01 pmFLIPPING ADORABLE! you are so creative and fun i LOVE it!
Amanda (Eating Up)
October 24, 2010 at 6:05 pmThat Coca Cola bucket is adorable! Where do you find things like this?
jenna
October 24, 2010 at 10:30 pmthanks! Pretty much everything from this video (bucket, scarf, beads, picnic blanket, plates…) I found at a local thrift shop. I got everything for under ten dollars!
katy @ a shot of life
October 24, 2010 at 6:07 pmSO cool 🙂
Jennifer Demartini
October 24, 2010 at 6:10 pm100% amazing, incredible, I love it!
Rika
October 24, 2010 at 6:12 pmyour creative energy zapped me! soo original!
notyet100
October 24, 2010 at 6:15 pmsuch a nice theme,..:-)
good luck,..
Kerry
October 24, 2010 at 6:17 pmI can’t even handle it. perfect video, perfect theme. love,love,love.
Hope
October 24, 2010 at 6:17 pmAwesome, simply awesome!
Marie @ ReciPeas & Musings
October 24, 2010 at 6:22 pmHaha this is excellent! More videos! 🙂
eatmovelove
October 24, 2010 at 6:24 pmI really need to check out this Mad Men show….I don’t think I have that channel – but where there’s a will, there’s a way!
LOL – “Retro”, “YouTube”…and Coke…hmmm…:)
Never mind though – I want that “Coke and Cookies” tub! Too cute.
tieghan
October 24, 2010 at 6:26 pmThis totally put a smile on my face!! You are AWESOME!
Jillian @ Reshape Your Life
October 24, 2010 at 6:31 pmThat video made me smile the whole way through! I can totally see you living in the 60’s.
I love this and it looks like ya’ll had so much fun!!
chelsea
October 24, 2010 at 6:31 pmOMG that is the cutest video ever!!
Becca@start over from scratch
October 24, 2010 at 6:32 pmI loved the video! So cute! Its been awhile since I’ve been camping, I don’t think I could sleep on the ground either!
Leigh
October 24, 2010 at 6:32 pmLife was so much better when it was grainy, dontcha think?
Beautiful video – you captured the time perfectly. Love it.
Leigh
October 24, 2010 at 6:38 pmP.S. Almanzo is the one.
Michele
October 24, 2010 at 6:41 pmI love love LOVE the video!!!! Everything retro is just fabulous to me!!! Good job!!
Lindsay @ Summit Sandwiches
October 24, 2010 at 6:48 pmThis made me so so so happy. I love that you took the time to make such a fabulous video and post. Well done, Jenna! 🙂
Meaghen
October 24, 2010 at 6:49 pmI adore Mad Men. I am so behind on this season though. I hate coke, but I’m pretty sure I would love it if I got to drink it out of those cute bottles. And that cake looks lovely!
sisters running the kitchen
October 24, 2010 at 6:51 pmsuch cute photos! i love good and plenty– give me! give me!
valerie
October 24, 2010 at 6:53 pmI love this! I was smiling the whole time. Thank you and best of luck!
Katherine @ Left Coast Contessa
October 24, 2010 at 6:55 pmYou and Almanzo are basically the cutest ever. I love the 1960’s theme! Great post!
Karena
October 24, 2010 at 6:59 pmabsolutely LOVE the video! so cute!
Kim
October 24, 2010 at 7:01 pmOh my God. You guys are so adorable. Please get married and have babies. In the meantime, I will definitely be voting for you.
Carly
October 25, 2010 at 7:11 amSo glad I’m not the only one who had this thought! So adorable! Swoon … Mad Men wedding??
Sana
October 24, 2010 at 7:04 pmToo cute for words!
louise
October 24, 2010 at 7:06 pmI like your outfits. Made the same trip, brought back fond memories.
Olivia
October 24, 2010 at 7:10 pmSO cute and creative! The video is awesome 🙂
Lindsay
October 24, 2010 at 7:19 pmOh my gosh – I love this!! SO cute. And I love Good & Plenty’s too 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
October 24, 2010 at 7:21 pmGreat video…
Sleeping on the ground for the 1st time ever. Bravo!!!!!
🙂
Daisy
October 24, 2010 at 7:36 pmwell that was freakin incredible.
MMiller
October 24, 2010 at 7:47 pmLoved this post! So cute!
sofia
October 24, 2010 at 7:48 pmwow. truly adorable video. looks like fun! channeling kerouac, no? 🙂
Sassy Molassy
October 24, 2010 at 7:58 pmAh, I just love everything about this post! So cute that you went all out and even dressed the part. I love the photo with the tent all lit up. And yes, an air mattress when camping is a MUST.
Erin @ Small Things
October 24, 2010 at 8:09 pmAnd it just keeps getting better.
LindsayK
October 24, 2010 at 8:22 pmLove it! Too cute!! How do you get the cool vintage quality to the video?
jenna
October 24, 2010 at 10:31 pmit’s a feature/effect in imovie
lauren @ laurenINlawrence
October 24, 2010 at 8:31 pma-dorable. your creativity kills me! keep it coming.
Chelsie
October 24, 2010 at 8:40 pmamazing. as we are in the middle of a mad men obsession ourselves, this is right up my alley.
Amber K
October 24, 2010 at 9:02 pmThat is such a great idea. 🙂 Love it!
Dee
October 24, 2010 at 9:07 pmThis was such a cute idea! I loved everything about it! 🙂
Kathleen
October 24, 2010 at 9:16 pmAmazing! Congrats on such a fab video, lots of work and it definitely shows. You’ve got a vote from me for sure.
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf
October 24, 2010 at 9:18 pmOH MY GOSH. You are so adorable!!!!
If I was a guy, I would have just fallen in love with you after watching that video.
/awkward.
jenna
October 24, 2010 at 10:31 pmhehehehehe
Jaime
October 24, 2010 at 9:28 pmJenna. I need to thank you. Sincerely. I have had a horrible day- am now icing my IT band in three places and this video made me smile from ear to ear. LOVE this.
jenna
October 24, 2010 at 10:32 pmoh goodness!! So glad this could bring a smile to your face 🙂
Jaime
October 24, 2010 at 9:50 pmJenna! You and Almanzo are so creative. To me this is one of your most memorable posts EVER. Great job! Thanks for the little trip back in time.
Marina
October 24, 2010 at 10:10 pmI’m speeches after this post and this video. you are incredible Jenna!
Amanda
October 24, 2010 at 10:38 pmYou really are too cute…… so awesome. In so many ways…
maya @ finding balance in tokyo
October 24, 2010 at 11:16 pmI love the way your processed your photos. It absolutely adds to the overall mood of your post and theme!
Lindsay
October 24, 2010 at 11:20 pmCharming! Good luck this round, Jenna!
Jessi
October 25, 2010 at 12:33 amWhat a great idea!
Marie
October 25, 2010 at 2:26 amto echo everyone else’s sentiments….amazing!!!!!!!
Lola
October 25, 2010 at 3:00 amgreat job capturing the retro essence. short, sweet, simple, and left me smiling…. what more could you ask for?
Natalie of (Nat Attacks a Balanced Life)
October 25, 2010 at 3:12 amthis post is adorable.
Cailin
October 25, 2010 at 4:16 amM. and I are also Mad Men fanatics…. Love this!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin
October 25, 2010 at 4:40 amThis is so cute! I love the idea for a retro theme. 😀
Anna
October 25, 2010 at 4:41 amI spent the summer camping for my thesis research…an inflatable mattress makes ALL the difference.
Kelly
October 25, 2010 at 4:49 amAbsolute genius! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!!
Heather
October 25, 2010 at 4:56 amthis actually brought tears to my eyes…i remember going to big sur every summer with my family when we’d go on roadtrips, and my parents made a mixed tape out of their old record albums…and this song was on there! you have my vote for sure, i’m emotionally invested in this post 🙂
Liz
October 25, 2010 at 5:05 amLove it! I also love the fact that you posted a video. I recently thought I might post a comment saying that videos would be a good addition to your blog.
I thought, though, that you had gone camping in another post?
Tracy
October 25, 2010 at 5:06 amThis is amazing! It’s been so fun to watch your blog develop over the years. Well done!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down)
October 25, 2010 at 5:06 amWhat an adorable theme!!
And your menu is classic. Sometimes you can’t mess with perfection. 😀
Babycakes
October 25, 2010 at 5:18 amjust darling! 🙂
AmyJoGo
October 25, 2010 at 5:31 amAwww. I love it. It made me happy just watching the video. I really do think I was born in the wrong decade. I love anything from the 60’s. Ever watched the movie ‘Shag’? You would love it. It’s a total chick flick, but is my favorite movie ever.
jaclyn
October 25, 2010 at 9:24 amOMG – Shag is one of my favorite movies ever! No one ever knows what movie I’m talking about. I think my sister & I wore out the VHS growing up.
Kasey
October 25, 2010 at 5:44 amWhat an awesome video!!! How fun 🙂
Kasey
October 25, 2010 at 5:44 amWhat an awesome video!!! How fun 🙂
Jenny
October 25, 2010 at 5:48 amYou always come up with really cute ideas! I love it! Good luck:)
Brooke
October 25, 2010 at 5:54 amJenna, you are so flippin’ ADORABLE! Love it! Definitely put a smile on my face this cloudy Monday morning.
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble)
October 25, 2010 at 5:55 amadorable. i’ll vote for it!
Sarah @ Daily Nibbles
October 25, 2010 at 5:55 amJenna – this is so awesome. You two should do more videos. That was adorable! I’m heading out to SF for the Foodbuzz Festival. It will be my first time in California and this post got me super excited to see it.
megan @ whatmegansmaking
October 25, 2010 at 6:16 amthis was incredible. Loved the theme and loved the video even more. You are very talented Jenna! And very creative. I’m so happy for you – you seem so happy with Almanzo 🙂
Karen
October 25, 2010 at 6:16 amHow clever…you two are so incredibly cute and creative! What a team! Almanzo has some serious directing talent! And, I share your obsession with Mad Men…working my way through season three at the moment.
Thanks for the cheer on a Monday morning, Jenna!
chand
October 25, 2010 at 6:22 amPure Prairie League- Amie 1972 Although it is possible they were singing it in the late 60’s. Fav from my college days!
Anna
October 25, 2010 at 6:27 amI haven’t commented in a while but I just had to say, this is absolutely FANTASTIC. You are so creative and I look forward to reading your posts every single day. Thanks for keeping things so interesting 🙂
Amanda
October 25, 2010 at 6:31 amSuch a creative take on the challenge! Looks like such a fun time. I was just in Big Sur (I’m from PA) for a bit during our trip to California. Have you ever been to Nepenthe? So cool!
Kris
October 25, 2010 at 6:46 amLove the video!!!!
Amelia from Z Tasty Life
October 25, 2010 at 6:54 amso perfectly thought of, cooked, executed … and lived!!!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
October 25, 2010 at 6:58 amThis video is the reason you’re my favorite blogger. So adorable!
Katy
October 25, 2010 at 7:04 amJenna, the level of professionalism and creativity that you bring to your blog is absolutely outstanding. Thanks so much for a wonderful post– I loved the video and have a hankering to wear a headscarf now 🙂
aubrey
October 25, 2010 at 7:06 amADORABLE!
Jamie @ Food in Real Life
October 25, 2010 at 7:12 amYou are awesome. This is so creative!
Tonyne @ Unlikely Success Story
October 25, 2010 at 7:15 amAmazing post, I love the retro vibe!
Colleen
October 25, 2010 at 7:25 amSo very wonder years of you, so creative. You and Almanzo are making some beautiful memories together. You def. have my vote.
Carla
October 25, 2010 at 7:35 amThat video was amazing! It reminded me of the Wonder Years. I loved loved loved it! In fact I read your blog daily and never comment, and have not voted once for Project Food Blog, BUT I absolutely had to after seeing that video! You really went all out!!
Jess
October 25, 2010 at 7:40 amThis is so cute!
Kathleen @ More Than Easy Mac
October 25, 2010 at 7:54 amThat was amazing. So creative and I loved the 60’s feel!
Alina @ Duty Free Foodie
October 25, 2010 at 7:55 amYour first couple of photos totally made me flash back to the movie Pleasantville (with Reese Witherspoon way back in the day, remember?)
LizLivingVegan
October 25, 2010 at 8:01 amOh my gosh. This might be the CUTEST picnic I’ve ever seen!!! That looks like so much fun!
cathy b. @ brightbakes.com
October 25, 2010 at 8:07 amthis is too adorable! And I want WANT that scarf. Although I also wouldn’t complain if you wanted to gift me that upside down pear cake. 🙂
love ya,
cathy B. @ brightbakes
lena
October 25, 2010 at 8:10 ami think your video’s totally awesome! the vintage look plus the music! you deserve a mini film award!!!!! i’m serious!!!! cool!!!! (:
Maribeth
October 25, 2010 at 8:17 amWow, so adorable! You are a creative genius!
Lida
October 25, 2010 at 8:21 amwhat a great idea! i love the antique photo effect. did you use iphoto or photoshop or what?
Clare @ Fitting It All In
October 25, 2010 at 8:32 amI am obsessed with that video, even if the fast forward eating part is super weird to watch!! I just texted me boyfriend and told him we must go camping. or at least sleep in a tent in the backyard.
You make a wonderful 60s girl:)
sherri
October 25, 2010 at 8:32 amyou make me feel like camping! you need a therm-a-rest sleeping pad.
Heather @ Side of Sneakers
October 25, 2010 at 8:33 amI love that you made your photos match the “retro” theme. You are too cute!
Moni'sMeals
October 25, 2010 at 8:38 amThat was awesome and refreshing! You will do great with this!
I Heart Big Sur .
Lizz @ Leading the Good Life
October 25, 2010 at 8:42 amToo cute. Love the scarf!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
October 25, 2010 at 8:46 amI want your head piece! That is the cutest thing ever.
Amy
October 25, 2010 at 8:54 amAwesome! Of course I love that song. You can never go wrong with a Coke, especially one from a glass bottle. Genius!
laurie
October 25, 2010 at 8:55 amAlmanzo, how can you not marry Jenna?? You two are made for each other!!
eliza
October 25, 2010 at 9:22 amahh so cute!!
Sarah
October 25, 2010 at 9:22 amso, so, so cute and creative. i love the video. i am also slightly obsessed with mad men!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
October 25, 2010 at 9:23 amYou two are so adorable! I LOVE Mad Men and definitely have had a few themed parties, myself. Your road trip looks lovely!
a photographic trip to big sur — Eat, Live, Run
October 25, 2010 at 9:47 am[…] I say that I could maybe, just possibly, almost become a (gulp) camper? […]
rose
October 25, 2010 at 10:03 amMy mom’s first husband founded Treebones (back then that’s just what he called his land, but the resort is on the same property, and kept the name). I was born in Big Sur. I hope you guys made it to Jade Beach.
Runeatrepeat
October 25, 2010 at 10:56 amBen and I went to Big Sur the night after we got married. It holds a special place in my heart 🙂 Love this. Love.
Lauren Grier
October 25, 2010 at 10:58 amJenna- I am huge fan of your work and have never commented on your blog until now. I am absolutely blown away at your creativity! Your positive light really shines through on this post! Keep up the amazing work and congrats on such a job well done:)
Katelynn
October 25, 2010 at 11:05 amSo cute Jenna!
I have never gone camping either. Maybe one day…
Betsy
October 25, 2010 at 11:17 amNever has camping looked so glamorous! And you’ve already done 2 fantastic videos throughout PFB, I’m excited to see what you do for the *video* challenge next!
Ashley Craft
October 25, 2010 at 11:42 amLove the idea of a retro roadtrip!! Your food looks delicious and the photos are beautiful!
Annalise
October 25, 2010 at 11:53 amLove the Mad Men theme! You have my vote!
Laughter-Loving Stacy
October 25, 2010 at 12:18 pmsuper cute!
Bonnie
October 25, 2010 at 12:29 pmGreat post! The views (and FUN little movie!) really made me miss home – I’m from San Francisco, love Big Sur, but now live in Calgary, AB with my husband…Thanks for making me smile on a Monday! Just heading over to vote for you now. 🙂
sippitysup
October 25, 2010 at 2:15 pm1968. It was a very good year. And I’m not kidding because I remember it and you nailed it. GREG
ediblecville
October 25, 2010 at 3:37 pmAdorable! Only one problem. The Marshall Tucker Band didn’t even form until 1972, so no way that “Amy” could’ve been played at a picnic in 1968. <———-MUSIC GEEK ALERT!!!!!! 😀 Nevertheless, I voted. So cute!
Heidi - Apples Under My Bed
October 25, 2010 at 4:22 pmI absolutely loved this! Great photography, food and clothes!
Heidi xo
Abbey
October 25, 2010 at 4:34 pmToo fun! Maybe someone already asked (too many comments to read through), but where did you buy your cute camera strap?
jenna
October 25, 2010 at 4:47 pmfrom Etsy! Just search for “dslr camera strap” and they will all come up.
Kristen
October 25, 2010 at 5:18 pmI love the whole retroness of it all. The whole thing looks great.
taylor
October 25, 2010 at 5:47 pmlove the video!
Courtney Craig
October 25, 2010 at 5:51 pmAlright….you’ve inspired me! I just booked my husband & I a trip to Big Sur to stay at the same spot the weekend before Thanksgiving! Yahoo! Thanks a bunch!
Emily
October 25, 2010 at 8:24 pmI LOVE THIS SO, SO MUCH.
Erin
October 25, 2010 at 8:45 pmMad Men is the best! Such a cute twist on this challenge!
s
October 25, 2010 at 9:49 pmfreakin’ awesome. ’nuff said…
Mary (A Merry Life)
October 25, 2010 at 9:56 pmThis was great. 🙂
Spicy Green Mango
October 26, 2010 at 12:06 amI thoroughly enjoyed your little video roadtrip and caught myself smiling throughout 🙂 You are so cute (actually you BOTH are) and the retro is just plain awesome! Great job and I voted!!!
Vicki @ Wilde in the Kitchen
October 26, 2010 at 7:00 amLove it! I’ve never heard of having vegetables in ambrosia, probably a little healthier than the pink stuff you get from the store.
Kailey (SnackFace)
October 26, 2010 at 8:00 amUm, amazing. I LOVE that video and the Mad Men era.
pear cardamom upside down cake — Eat, Live, Run
October 26, 2010 at 8:00 am[…] I knew in my soul that I had to make this cake as soon as humanly possible…and serve it during my retro road trip picnic. I only made a few adjustments to the original recipe and the result was sheer bliss on every […]
val
October 26, 2010 at 9:41 ami just ate good + plentys this am! sad, but true.
Brittney
October 26, 2010 at 10:02 amVery cool! I still love Good and Plenty’s too- you are not alone!!
Angela
October 26, 2010 at 12:18 pmLoved your video! Good luck!
natalie (the sweets life)
October 26, 2010 at 12:22 pmlike you, i’m all about mad men…this was such a fun take on the challenge. you two are so cute!
and i loooove good & plenty!
Jennifer
October 26, 2010 at 1:04 pmI LOVE Mad Men. What a cute idea for a road trip/theme. And your pictures are wonderful. Looks like you had a blast!
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Joie de vivre
October 27, 2010 at 9:34 amIncredibly charming! I love this idea.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
October 27, 2010 at 10:36 pmI loved your road trip video and your theme! You have a vote from me!
For my entry, I wanted to create a road trip and picnic for my boyfriend, who had recently given me a “do over” of one of my childhood memories. I decided to give him his own “do over” — a special birthday picnic with a heart-themed meal. Come see if you’d like 🙂
Peggy
October 28, 2010 at 5:09 amWhat an awesome post! I loved the video and it sounds like you all had an amazing time! I’m going to have to start hitching a ride on the Mad Men bandwagon because everybody I know seems to love it!
Quay Po Cooks
October 28, 2010 at 8:23 amI love everything I see here. I voted for you and hope to vote again for you the next round. Best of luck!
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