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#InspiredbyNature Progressive Summer Potluck #sponsored

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Every now and then, a sponsor approaches me with an idea that just makes my little foodie heart jump with glee. When Charles Viancin enlisted my help to help them reveal some of their new Summer products, I gathered a few of my favorite bloggers to celebrate the Summer Equinox with a progressive potluck. 

With the help of Charles Viancin, we've set a lovely summery table for you. And the Republic of Tea added to the fun with one of their brand-new iced teas, the Organic Black Currant Rosemary Large Iced Tea Pouches. Some of us have incorporated that into our recipes as well.

Here's our schedule...   
We hope you'll follow along as we share recipes for a delicious, five-course meal. The bloggers will share recipes, post their thoughts about the Charles Viancin product, and provide the chance for readers to win a prize package from our sponsor. Read about their drinkware line, the air-tight lids, the utensils, the cooking line, and the tea accessories. You may visit the Charles Viancin Amazon Store: here. And enter the giveaway below. One lucky winner will receive one of everything we're featuring. Good luck!!

Here's our Summer Equinox Progressive Picnic menu...

I.
Black Current Rosemary Chiller
by Café Terra
featuring the Drink Covers

II.
Pico de Gallo
by Amy's Cooking Adventures
featuring the Timber 5-Piece Cutting Board

III.
Garden Pasta Salad with Lemon-Oregano Dressing and
Summer Fruits with a Black Current Rosemary Drizzle
by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
featuring the Air-tight Lids

IV.
Strawberry Tiramisu
by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
featuring the Spatulas

V.
Black Current Rosemary Tea Ice Cream
by A Day in the Life on the Farm
featuring the Coasters, Bottle Stoppers, and Lids

Progressive Picnic Recipe Round-Up
by Culinary Adventures with Camilla

The Giveaway...
One of our generous sponsors has contributed a prize package for this event. 
The giveaway runs from June 19th and ends on June 26th, 2017
and is open to US residents only. No purchase necessary.
Individual bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Grateful to Our Sponsors*... 
and how you can find them around the internet

Charles Viancin
on the web, on Twitter, on Facebook, on Instagram, on Pinterest

The Republic of Tea
on the web, on Twitter, on Facebook, on Pinterest, on Instagram

*Disclosure: Bloggers received complimentary products from sponsors for the creation of this event. This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links. 
Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are our own.*
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  1. KateJune 18, 2017 at 1:00 PM

    Sounds like fun! I actually have some of the air-tight lid covers that I use over wine glasses...it is gnat season! :-) We love them.

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  2. jennifer.essadJune 18, 2017 at 7:54 PM

    I would love to have the trivets, pot holders and magnets and salad bowls

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  3. HardlyagoddessJune 19, 2017 at 4:50 AM

    I actually had no idea what CharlesViancin was! The products look great! I would love to try any of them!

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  4. AnonymousJune 19, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    I love that steaming lid on their site! I admit...I'm still using the "old fashioned" metal steamer in a pot...I like this one that sits on top much better!

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  5. AnnetteJune 26, 2017 at 11:54 PM

    I'm most excited about the MULTIFUNCTIONAL LIDS.

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