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Greetings friends! I hope you’re Monday is off to a good start! I had a rough night last night so I’m really dragging. But, all is fine now since I have a big, steaming cup of coffee in front of me and I’m writing. I’ve got a lot to cover, including the introduction of two pretty amazing ladies, Stephanie and Meghan, as well as a giveaway! So let’s begin, shall we?

Friends? Meet Stephanie from Steph’s Bite by Bite, soon to be your new bloggy bff.

Stephanie is, seriously, one of the sweetest girls I know (well, virtually) as well as one of the toughest. This girl runs marathons, does intense plank poses and just pretty much kicks ass and takes names in the workout arena. She’s also pretty amazing in the kitchen too! Steph’s constantly reinventing traditional recipes to make them her own and I would be lying if I said I didn’t start drooling every time I went to her site.

Be sure to check out Steph’s blog here, say hi to her on Facebook here and give her a tweet on Twitter here!

These two recipes, especially, have my mouth-watering at just the mere mention of them! I can’t wait to try them out in my own kitchen!

Strawberry shortcake pancakes. I mean, how absolutely divine do these look? Perfect for summer brunch, don’t you think? Check  out the delicious recipe here!

Cookie dough rice krispie bars. Yep, you read that right. I would love about 60808 of them right now, please. Check out the recipe here!

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Now it’s time to meet another sweet as pie blogger, Meghan from Stir and Scribble!

Meghan is a Seattle transplant who lives in Atlanta Georgia, one of my favorite cities! Her photos are beautiful and she’s got such an eloquent way of writing. Her recipes are simple, but delicious and her photography is light and airy. I’m a new fan of her site but it’s one I now go to frequently! Plus, she makes drinks likes Bourbon slushies, what’s not to love?

Check out her site here, pin away with Meghan on Pinterest here and send her some Twitter love here!

Also, be sure to check out these two amazing recipes that I’m dying to try.

A strawberry shrub, which is the perfect drink for summer. Made with fresh strawberries and champagne vinaigrette, it’s tangy but sweet! Check out the recipe here!

Grilled bruschetta. Seriously, doesn’t this make your jaw drop? I want to lick my screen it looks so good. Another perfect summer meal. Check out the recipe here!

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NOW! It’s giveaway time! Now, summer is all about fresh produce, right? Plump strawberries right out of the field, juicy tomatoes plucked straight from the vine, sweet as candy watermelon that drips down your mouth as you eat it. Even though the fresh bounty feels like it will never end, soon enough fall will be knocking on our doors and our stash of delicious fresh produce will be gone until next June. Well, that is only if you don’t can. Canning is super trendy in the blog world right now and for good reason! Canning allows you to save your favorite fresh vegetables and fruits for whenever the heck you want to eat them, regardless of season! So, to further kick off the canning season, I’m giving away a few canning essentials from Williams – Sonoma!

What you’ll win:

Set of 4 perfectly pickled pickling jars.

Canning funnel.

AND!!

Canning lid lifter.

So, how can you win this awesome loot? 

Mandatory:

  1. Leave a comment telling me your favorite thing about summer. Food, life, whatever!
Extra:
  1. Follow my shenanigans on Twitter (@realnutritioncg)
  2. Follow me on Pinterest.
  3. Follow me on Instagram.

That’s it! Giveaway ends July 18th at midnight. Good luck!

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  1. Posted by Angela Howard on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    My favorite thing about summer is the berries!
  2. Posted by Amanda on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I love to grow tomatoes, and come up with recipes for eating all of them. :)
  3. Posted by Dallas on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    Going to the cottage with the family and trying new summer dishes.
  4. Posted by Viereck93 on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    Having time to blog stalk and try new recipes....always love sharing a new recipe on the grill with family and friends. 
  5. Posted by Charissa on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    Volleyball and suntans!
  6. Posted by MaryBeth on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    My favorite thing about summer is road trips!
  7. Posted by Kara D on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I love all of the BBQing!
  8. Posted by MaryB on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    Love the fresh veggies and fruits from the garden, eating outside and time at the beach
  9. Posted by MaryB on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I follow you on Pinterest.
  10. Posted by MaryBeth on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I follow you on twitter!
  11. Posted by MaryBeth on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    And I follow you on pinterest!
  12. Posted by Baronwaser on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I love the fresh fruits and veggies in the summer.
  13. Posted by Baronwaser on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I am following you on twitter
  14. Posted by Angela Howard on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I'm following you on Pinterest (angiewashu)
  15. Posted by Sarah on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    My favorite thing about summer is the variety of seafood available in the midwest. Did you know you can't even get halibut in April?
  16. Posted by Amy Beth Marantino on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    i love the long, hot days of summer. cold= bad.
  17. Posted by Amy Beth Marantino on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    i Follow  @realnutritioncg  on Twitter @onitnaram
  18. Posted by Ashley V on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I have always wanted to learn how to Can! Maybe I will win and I can try it out. These are just too cute!
  19. Posted by Stephanie Hellweg on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I love summer heat! For the PNW, true warm weather is few and far between. I love the sun!
  20. Posted by Stephanie Hellweg on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I follow you on Twitter.
  21. Posted by Stephanie Hellweg on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    I follow you on Pinterest.
  22. Posted by Meganp208 on
    Monday, July 9th, 2012
    My favorite part of summer is all the amazing fruit to make smoothies with!
  23. Posted by Lois on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I like watermelon and fresh tomatoes.
  24. Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I like gardening in the summer. 
  25. Posted by Melissa Wright on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    Watermelon, watermelon and more watermelon!
  26. Posted by Melissa Wright on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I followed you on all :)
  27. Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I follow on Twitter @hippiedogco:twitter 
  28. Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I follow you on Pinterest too.  :)
  29. Posted by grammie2maddie on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    Definitely yellow squash - fresh off the vine!
  30. Posted by grammie2maddie on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I follow you on Twitter!
  31. Posted by grammie2maddie on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I follow you on Pinterest!
  32. Posted by grammie2maddie on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I follow you on Inistagram!
  33. Posted by Lindsey on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I'm enjoying my last summer as a free woman (before I have to get a big girl job)!
  34. Posted by Lindsey on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I also follow you on Pinterest :)
  35. Posted by Laurie on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    My favorite thing about summer is just to be able to eat outside!!! It is so nice :)
  36. Posted by Lauren on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    watermelonwatermelon <3 Best summer food.
  37. Posted by Lauren on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I follow you on twitter!
  38. Posted by Drea on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I love going camping!
  39. Posted by Sarah Hawkins Pinchers on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    My favorite thing about summer is definitely the food! All the fresh juicy produce makes me feel so good!
  40. Posted by Lclee59 on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I like the fresh summer vegetables you can pick from your own garden.
  41. Posted by Lclee59 on
    Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
    I follow you on twitter
  42. Posted by Kristin Jones on
    Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
    My favorite thing about the summer is the heat! It means I can wear dresses, sandals, enjoy the outdoors, eat on patios and roofs and parks, and I enjoy sitting outside at night watching the stars!
  43. Posted by heather on
    Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
    Best thing about summer: loads of fresh fruit and vegetables!
  44. Posted by heather on
    Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
    Now following on Twitter (@squirrelbread).
  45. Posted by heather on
    Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
    Following on Pinterest as well!
  46. Posted by Zatscooking on
    Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
    Favorite thing about summer... all the fresh produce!!
  47. Posted by paige on
    Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
    Farmer's Markets! All the produce you can buy for cheap. Plus it is a nice way to get together with friends and family.
  48. Posted by katie on
    Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
    Spending time outside with friends and family at the beach.  I also love all the fresh berries and produce that's available this time of year! 
  49. Posted by Julie on
    Friday, July 13th, 2012
    I go home for a visit  to see my mom/sis-I do this once a year thansk
  50. Posted by Hezzi-D on
    Friday, July 13th, 2012
    I love grilling out in the summer-especially with fresh veggies!
  51. Posted by Meghan Finley on
    Saturday, July 14th, 2012
    I love fresh apricots!
  52. Posted by Meghan Finley on
    Saturday, July 14th, 2012
    I follow on pinterest immortalb4
  53. Posted by Say Gee on
    Sunday, July 15th, 2012
    Ohh summer, so many favorites... probably my most favorite of the favorites is carefully tending my tomato plants then delighting in the amazing deliciousness of nonstop fresh tomato heaven come august. Fireflies are a close second. 
  54. Posted by Winemaker23 on
    Monday, July 16th, 2012
    Summer Fun to me is camping at the lake, all the fresh produce from our garden, canning the best spaghetti sauce & jelly exchanges! 
  55. Posted by Jeffrey on
    Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
    I love swimming with my kids and cooking on the grill!
  56. Posted by Jeffrey on
    Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
    I Follow my shenanigans on Twitter.
  57. Posted by Jeffrey on
    Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
    I Follow you on Pinterest.
  58. Posted by Mermont84 on
    Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
    my favorite thing about summer is flip flops!
  59. Posted by Mermont84 on
    Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
    i follow you on pinterest
  60. Posted by B on
    Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
    My favorite thing is gardening I love fresh vegetables.
  61. Posted by Emily on
    Sunday, April 14th, 2013
    Eating dinner on the deck! And more sunlight at night!!
  62. Posted by Erica Boscio on
    Tuesday, July 17th, 2018
    My favorite part of summer is barbecues with family.
  63. Posted by Erica Boscio on
    Tuesday, July 17th, 2018
    I follow on Twitter