Summer Random Instagram Bites & a Giveaway!


For those of you who don't follow me on instagram, you may be feeling left out.....so here's what's been going on this summer.

The local farmer's markets have been filled with gorgeous produce! It is very exciting.

I go at least 3 times a week to different markets, and create recipes with the booty!


NJ is the "Garden State" for a reason!

I made this beautiful beet carpaccio, with the gorgeous beets you see above......



and this pretty purple sprouting broccoli salad, old school, with bacon and almonds.....recipe here.


A quinoa salad with roasted purple cauliflower, dates and pistachios, based on this recipe.


The Girls of Summer:

You may remember my friend Sharon Santoni from My French Country Home blog.

We visit her gorgeous chateau in Normandy each September.

Well, this time, Sharon came here to the US for her 2 week book tour to promote her new book MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME (giveaway at the end of the post).



We went to her NYC signing and had a wonderful dinner with her to catch up.


I love the friends I have made these past 10 years thru blogging. :)

Good Ideas:

I pack these quinoa jars for easy lunches at the beach, and for Henry's lunchbox. The options are endless, but here is the basic recipe.



And this Provencal tian is everything.......here is the recipe. It's reserved for summer only.


and to thank all of you wonderful LOYAL readers for sticking around for 10 years and all those heartwarming comments this week (I wanted to cry, it made me so happy).....I am giving away 2 signed copies of Sharon's gorgeous book, MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME.


Just leave a comment, you know the drill.

More summer fun to come!

Tomato season coming soon!

Enjoy!
xo

Comments

Stephanie said…
Somehow I missed that beet carpaccio picture. It is beautiful. Beets are visually stunning but I'm still developing my taste for them.
JDSDB said…
Love the look of the new site Stacey!! Much easier to search for recipes!!
Leslie said…
I love Sharon (and I love your blog!). Would love to win her new book!

Thank you,
Leslie
Anonymous said…
LOVE the new look! I look forward to your posts daily (also follow you on Instagram)! It would be a real treat to win My French Country Home book! Thanks for the opportunity!
Flo said…
I’m not much of a commenter, but the Delois’s things with all the fresh things look great. The jars are a good idea. Thanks.
Bebe said…
Stacey, I’ve loved your site for years since seeing one of your recipes and your blog featured at Cripes Suzette. We’ve all gone through a lot of changes. Along the way I found Sharon Santoni’s lovely blog. Daily treats…

I’d love to have a copy of Sharon’s book… I’m sure it is - like her and like you - a stunner.

Living in France was my dream. Now I live there vicariously via my blogger “friends"...
Anonymous said…

Stacey,

I have been reading your blog for the past few years
and I have learned so much !
Congratulations on 10 years !
With sincere appreciation,
Paula
NATHALIE B said…
Hi Stacey ,
Im very glad you decided to keep your blog ....
Love your healthy recipes, specially your cakes...
Thank you sooo much for sharing all these past years
Nathalie B
The JR said…
Those are all beautiful dishes
Luv those veggies you are getting
Beautiful produce
I don’t instagram so thanks for sharing
Portia825 said…
Gorgeous photos! And a touch of France here in New Jersey. What could be better?
Lisa K Winkler said…
I love the new look, Stace, and would love the book! xo
Anonymous said…
Thanks so much for the wonderful recipes and for the restaurant recommendations! Would love to have this beautiful cookbook on my coffee table (I have a stack!) to use and enjoy all summer...... Thanks for the opportunity!
Amen Kahwajy said…
You are so inspiring! We depend on you yo keep us trying new ideas. Many thanks, as always.
annette said…
Love your recipes and your witty comments. So happy that you will continue your blog. I would love to visit Sharon Santoni through her beautiful book.
Anonymous said…
Leslie:
Thank you for doing the giveaway. I have been enjoying your posts for a long time. Thank you for healthy delicious recipes.
leslieannstevenson@yahoo.com
Anonymous said…
Thanks, Stacey. The book looks tres bonne, or belle!
Dennee
Sarah said…
Hello Stacie,
I would love to win the book -- but also appreciate the opportunity to tell you how loyally I follow your blog. You have some of the best recipes online! I also really like your new "look"!
Thanks!
Best,
Sarah
Amen Kahwajy said…
And seeing all the Insta poststogether gives me a new appreciation for all the very hard work you do for us. Thank you!
Nancy said…
Love the new look of your new blog!
Steph said…
The photos look amazing ! Would love the book @stephr669 (twitter)
Ann from IL said…
I continue to admire your energy and I love your new format!!
Bebe said…
Not trying to stuff the ballot box (I’ve already posted on this thread) but waiting and hoping re your book giveaway. Longtime fan of Sharon’s….and yours…