What a whirlwind NYC was! The day finally came for the Hellmann’s 100th Birthday party, and I could not believe what all they had in store for us. It was incredible. Talk about celebrities everywhere! I was such a dork! ;)
We started the day at a taping of The Chew on ABC. I sat with Lacey from My Royal Kitchen and Shaina from Food for My Family and we sat right behind the tasters!
These two cuties were there! Michael Symon (left) served me a slice of the pizza they made on the show, and also handed me my copy of The Chew’s new book. Everyone in the audience got one! Clinton Kelly (right) tweeted me when I posted this picture, lol! :)
Kevin DVR’d the show and turns out you could see us in the audience a few times! Here’s Michael Symon handing us our books. :)
Next we made our way over to the pier where the big celebration was to occur. Hellmann’s set the Guinness World Record for Longest Picnic Table! What a fun legacy for their 100th birthday party. :)
So uh, guess who was sitting right across from me when we all took our seats at the picnic table?! Andy Cohen! From Bravo! From left to right here we have Chef Tim Love, Andy Cohen, and Aaron Sanchez from Food Network’s Chopped. Love Aaron and Chopped! I seriously died. Especially when they brought out the food. There was corn on the cob. Needless to say, I did not eat corn on the cob while sitting across from Andy Cohen, lol!
Funny story. So, I guess I was so starstruck, I totally did not put two and two together that Andy Cohen started the whole Real Housewives franchise. So when we were sitting across from each other, chatting, and he asked me what I did, and I just said, “Oh, I’m a stay at home wife, I started my blog as a hobby.” I wondered why he perked up after that, lol! No one else seems that interested, lol!! :)
GUESS WHO else was at the table! Katie Holmes, AKA Miss Joey Potter, lol! I didn’t get a chance to talk to her, since she came after the presentation had already started, but she was just a few seats down and as gorgeous as ever. :) Oh ya, Mario Batali’s back there too, lol! :)
Here’s where you can see us all at the table. I am fourth from the right in the white, sitting between the guy with the black pinstripe coat and the guy the the bright blue shirt. Across from me is Andy Cohen. You can see Katie Holmes sitting on the end by the bow! :) Mario Batali’s towards the middle of the table giving his presentation. :)
Have loved working with Hellmann’s for the past few years, and feel so lucky to have been invited to such an amazing event.
Happy Birthday Hellmann’s!! :)
What a fun day! I’m so jealous you met Katie Holmes. She is my favorite actress!
What a fun event to be a part of! Love a little celebrity run in!
So fun Amanda! Looks like you had a great time, glad you had fun :)!
This looks like it was an amazing party! How exciting to meet all of those celebs!! ;)
Am I the only one wondering why Katie Holmes would be at a Mayonnaise party?
She was there as part of her relationship with Feeding America. Hellmann’s is providing one million meals to Feeding America this year to help fight hunger nationwide. Hope this helps! :)
That’s so awesome Amanda. You look as cute as ever!! I’m sure they all were star struck by you!!
What an awesome event, Amanda! Looks like you had a great time!
Happy Birthday Hellman’s -always loved you always will! No one can ever take your place!
Love you Amanda thanks for all the places you take us! Cinda
So… what world record was being set?!
The only celeb who would’ve impressed me would be Clinton Kelly..very talented, charming man…the rest? Meh.
I remember when they aired this on The Chew…which I watch everyday. I bet you had so much fun! (=
What a great day (with unexpected surprises it seems). I love Andy Cohen and mayonnaise!
So much fun!!! Those celebs were lucky to hang out with YOU. ;)
So jelly. I LOVE LOVE LOOOOVE Andy!! Would have loved to have picked his brain about the housewives behind the scenes!!
How much fun!! I loved seeing the photos coming through on Instagram that day! I got an invitation to attend through working with Hellmanns but had to turn it down, now I’, kicking myself in the rear for it! haha Looks like a great time!
That is so cool Amanda! OMG Aaron Sanchez , I would have been totally starstruck :o)
Fun – what a gorgeous day and a beautiful setting.
You are so talented, you deserve to meet all these cool celebs – how fun, looks like a great party!
How fun! What a beautiful day you had to sit outside in NYC for this event! And you got to sit across from Andy Cohen? Love him!
Wow, that is great!
Amanda – this looks like a Blast!!! I’m so glad you had such a good time and got to see so many interesting people! Just so cool!!!
This had to be one of the coolest events ever!! Looks like so much fun Amanda!
Amanda, how cool! I can’t believe you down played your blog… shame on you! But so cool that you got to attend the event and get to meet so many influential people! :)
That is so cool Amanda!!!! And what a gorgeous day for the event! :D
Oh my – this must’ve been an amazing event! Hello?!?! with Katie Holmes?!
I hope you had a great time there :)
Julia (daysfullofglitter)
Oh my gosh!!! What a fun time.. And all my favorite cooking people.. I would have been star struck also. I love cooking shows . And please if Andy calls you say NO! Lol
Awesome highlight reel and totally love that story about Andy C. and his ears perking up after your SAHW comment!