6.07.2011

Announcement and Giveaway

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This macaron and these roses are for you. It's my way of saying thank you for your support. It's because you're so terrific that I'm thrilled to share with you the launch of my photography portfolio. It's been a long time coming and I'm incredibly glad it's finally here.

In addition to the launch of my freelance photography business, I've also been hard at work updated and revising my website Fresh New England.

For those of you who don't know, I started Fresh New England about two years ago as a way to find and keep track of fresh, local and artisan food in my region. It's blossomed into something bigger than I could have imagined and it has become a wonderful resource if you ever visit the New England area.

In order to celebrate the most comprehensive update to Fresh New England in years, I'm giving away local New England treats everyday on Twitter. All you have to do is send out a positive tweet about @freshnewengland on any given day between now and Friday and you're entered to win that days goodie. New England chocolates, gift certificates, honey...I selected the items myself and I know you'll love them.




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How am I celebrating the launch of my new portfolio? I'm giving away some incredible ingredients I bought for you on a recent trip to Montreal.

I'm giving away a Macaron Package that includes:

1000 g. of marzipan
1 kg. of Almond Powder

and

2.5 kg of Cacao Barry Milk Chocolate Couverture (that's right a 5.5 bar of fabulous chocolate).

How to Win

Entering to win is easy.

- Leave a comment on this post before midnight on Monday June 13, 2011.
- Make sure your comment links back to a site where you can be contacted. Otherwise include a Twitter or email address.
- One entry per person.
- The winner will be selected at random and contacted on Tuesday June 14, 2011 before noon (EST).
- Be sure to check your inbox, messages or comments. If no response is received by Wednesday June 15, 2011 at noon (EST), another winner will be selected.
- I will ship anywhere in the world.


Don't forget to Tweet about @freshnewengland this week too!


Thanks again and enjoy.



Bon appetit!


62 comments:

Livia said...

February? That's quite a deadline.

Iris said...

Just found you and love the photos!

Tina V. said...

Oh, dear, the first photo is breathtaking... I love it! :)

Dar said...

I just caught the February too. :) Today I am going to try to make those Fudge cookies from the last post. Wish me luck! Also love you site, such pretty photos!

booksNyarn said...

Either I am really late or really early to the giveaway! :)

Those are gorgeous photos, and congrats on getting it all up. Looks fabulous.

My Little Expat Kitchen said...

Congratulations El. Your portfolio is excellent. I've always enjoyed your photography.
Good luck with everything!
Magda

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

Congrats! That is so great. I love your clicks.

A wonderful giveaway.

Cheers,

Rosa

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Congratulations, El! I've always loved your photography. I can't wait to look through your portfolio!

Emma said...

The marzipan sounds tasty, because I like marzipan...

liz said...

You have a lovely blog.

sarah @ two tarts said...

congrats! your photography is gorgeous. And I'm on my way to check out your new england resources. We were talking about bringing our site in a similar direction for the Colorado area, so I can't wait to see how you've done it!

Marnely Rodriguez said...

Definitely an awesome giveaway and your macarons look dreamy!

Adriane Van Bokkelen said...

So pretty!!! Thanks

Rambling Tart said...

I am SO proud of you, El!! That's just fantastic. :-) Can't wait for a free moment to peruse your images at my leisure. :-)

Coconut and Vanilla said...

Congratulations to your portfolio! I will immediately jump over :).

El said...

Thanks for the feedback. The dates are corrected. Sorry about that! El

Danielle said...

Congratulations El!! I'm so happy and excited for you, and absolutely love the photos. But you already knew that ;)

Austin said...

I've been making hundreds of macarons as of late and it would be great if you posted a recipe for them. That shiny smooth top is hard to get!

El said...

Austin, the recipe for macarons is in the recipe index listed at the top of the page. Enjoy!

squirrelbread said...

Stunning portfolio, and beautiful new website. Best of luck in your endeavors. Thank you for being so creative!

Cheers,

*Heather*

janeeeeeee said...

Loving your photos tremendously!

wholelifebalance said...

i love you and your blog, and wow, that giveaway looks fabulous!

Rachael @ Tokyo Terrace said...

Congratulations!!! I'm so happy to see your portfolio- it is just beautiful! I'm sure have been putting in a lot of long hours. You should be very proud :) Thank you for giving so many of us such a beautiful space to view your photos, read your writings, and drool over the food. Lots of love!

Lisa said...

Congratulations on your new business launch! I'm sure you are going to be inundated with work!

sliceofmylyfe said...

Congratulations and all the very best!!!

I love your blog and your photographs are brilliant. I would like to participate in the giveaway and am so excited about it since for the first time a blogger has decided to be adventurous and is ready to ship anywhere in the world. Usually its only the UK and US blogger community that benefits from giveaways.

Thank you so much for the opportunity.

X
Anita

Deeba PAB said...

What a great achievement El...so thrilled for you tht you launched your photog business...WOW! Your blog is inspirational, and your photographs and food treats AMAZING! I love macarons and I love this giveaway! Anywhere in the world? Woohoo ... count me in my dear! HUGS & good wishes!!

Ana-Maria Popescu said...

Congratulations for your websites! Lovely works you've got there! anamaria.popescu1@yahoo.com

Anna said...

Congratulations! Your photos are amazing and I hope that your new endeavor is successful and joyful!

Karen said...

You have a soulful talent, El. All best wishes on pursuing your passion!

Chez Us said...

Congrats! I am so excited for you. This is not the news I was thinking but it is equally as exciting!!

bexbakesandcakes said...

Love the photos! The macaron looks delicious!

Cindy said...

Beautiful photos, can't wait to try making the macarons. Thanks!

carrie said...

Nice photos! I've been meaning to try macaron-making for a while!

Mikki said...

oh wow! Great giveaway! I hope to be lucky for once. I'd love ingredients like that to have on hand :D
coeur.de.verre@hotmail.co.uk

Jaime said...

That sounds wonderful - congratulations. I'm such a fan of this site - if I win I'll have to finally have the courage to make macarons!

Just me. said...

Yeah! 5 kilos of chocolate! YOur photography is beautiful, keep up the great work.

Sally said...

El, Your portfolio is stunning--can't wait to see more. Congratulations for getting it out there and online!

Wendy said...

Your photos are beautiful, congratulations!

Esme said...

The photo of the roses is quite stunning.

Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen said...

Congratulations, your portfolio is beautiful. You do really stunning work.

Mika said...

Congratulations on your launch!!!!!
Your picture are amazing...

Kathie Manchester said...

Congratulations! Your photos are amazing...

Sara said...

Congratulations! Very excited to see your new portfolio. As someone who lives in the Boston area, I love following your discoveries. And...I am trying to learn to make macarons...

elle marie said...

Hello there my friend. Congrats on spinning off your portfolio, boy do I know how hard it is, I've been working on my fashion portfolio for a long time, and it's not nearly finished yet.

I wish I was stateside so I could enter, but that is a very generous offer.

Emily said...

I would love to win your gorgeous foodie photography. It constantly makes me drool! CONGRATS! emilyfette@gmail.com

lostpastremembered said...

You take such fabulous photos... good for you! I gave a look to your portfolio and loved the shots... especially the fish! Simply brilliant.

Verónica said...

gorgeous photos!!! love these roses and macarons...
serranoydemiguel@gmail.com

Anh said...

Congrats on the portfolio El! It's beautiful :)

Jenn Chan said...

i would absolutely LOVE to win! i have finally got a chance to try a macaron and fell in love instantly! would love to try my hand at making them at home (haven't found almond flour anywhere in town :()


Jenn
jcpoo@hotmail.com

Deepali said...

Amazing photos! Congratulations!!

yzhuhuong said...
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yzhuhuong said...

lots of love from australia!

yzhuhuong@hotmail.com

Lynn @ I'll Have What She's Having said...

I read this post a few days ago and just realized I never commented. I've always loved your photography, congrats on the new business!

Jo said...

Hi El, congratulations and this is wonderful news. Now more people will be able to enjoy your fabulous photos.

veron said...

Congratulation, El! you deserve it, you take such lovely photographs!

ikkinlala said...

Congratulations on your portfolio launch!

ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

Mimi said...

Congratulation El!
Mimi

Julia @Mélanger said...

El, well done on your portfolio. You have such beautiful photographs so it's wonderful to see you kick off a freelance business. Can't wait to hear all the great projects!

Fresh Local and Best said...

El, congratulations on launching your photography business! It has been inspiring to follow your work through the last year, and I am thrilled to hear that it is being taken to the next level. Your passion and talent is very evident in your work.

a tasteful garden said...

What incredible news! Huge congratulations El :) I'm so happy for you. Your talent is definitely deserving, so best wishes to new adventures!

Sharon said...

I'm too late for the giveaway but wanted to give you a big hug and say congratulations. I love your work and could not be happier for you.

Anonymous said...

lovely photography & even lovelier recipes :)
melanie2421@gmail.com