1st Annual Brooklyn Pie Bake-Off Benefit
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 05:50PM 
Leslie is my publicist over at STC. We have an understanding. If an event involves food or beer, It also involves me. As in, don't even bother calling me just put my name on the flyer.
Technically I gave up beer a few years ago because of a very awkward exchange between myself and a trainer at my former gym, which was one of those places where employees openly solicit potential one-on-one clients. "I can help you lose that baby weight!" he said enthusiastically. I didn't need to tell him that I have never actually had a baby, he realized it before I was even finished carefully arranging the look on my face. TC thought this was extremely funny, and the next time he bought one of those little kegs that everyone was so wild about last summer he referred to it as "Our Little Blessing". Since that day I only drink beer when its for a good cause, or when its much much too hot to drink wine. Or if I'm poolside. Which is why, long story short, I go to Brooklyn a lot. Every single promotional event that Leslie gets us involved in over there there seems to include Pabst Blue Ribbon or a local micro-brew, always for a worthy cause. Occasionally, there are bagels. Pizza is often delivered. I usually try to eat beforehand. BUT, not this coming Sunday, when I am honored to have been asked to be a JUDGE at the 1st Annual Brooklyn Pie Bake Off Benefit at Spacecraft and for one of my favorite charities: Bags For the People. Beer will be served. Pie will be judged. I will look like I am in my third trimester by the time they stuff me into the cab and send me back to Manhattan. Actually, I should demand a private car so that I can lie down on the ride back. I may stop eating on Friday in order to take full advantage.
Take a look at the details, contest rules, and other specifics here, and I will see you there!
Reader Comments (9)
Beer and I have the same relationship! Thanks for the laugh :-) The bakeoff sounds like lots of fun, have a slice for me.
I cann...t... sto..p..... la.....ugh....innnnnggg!
Seriously. I think the images conjured up in this little post alone will keep me chuckle-sustained for at least a few days.
OMG...so funny! I could give up beer. I mean, if I really wanted to....
P.S. Your banner is so cute!
I am not a lover of beer, but I laughed out loud reading this. I think you should have made some little PJs for your beer barrel blessing! Ok, it is 1:30 in the morning as I am reading this so I am being silly and need to shut off the computer. Have fun with your pie and beer!
god you are funny. baby fat comment or not, i just don't think i could quit beer!
Heather, you are such a funny writer. You should write a book about your life! Congrats on the contest, have a great time. Next time, just tell that trainer that you're 4 months with child.
Heather, you know I don't mean to only involve you in things involving beer. But I know how you feel about Williamsburg, and I know I have to lure you over there somehow!!!! :)
You do not look like you're having a beer baby!
This is AWESOME--I mean, the pie is, but mostly that you've solved my problem: I'm about 4 mos along with baby #4, and we weren't planning another one, so we're kinda keeping it on the DL for now. I wasn't sure how to play it this Thanksgiving, but now I have a clear strategy: blame it on beer and pie! Am totally ready (just so long as that trainer steers clear, because, my WORD how rude...).
Have fun judging!
Darling - you know I can sub for any beer charity event