June Foodie Pen Pal Reveal!

On any given Foodie Pen Pal month, once the 15th comes and goes, I am anxiously awaiting a package in the mail. This month, my package came from Bridget Carroll, from Running Crumbs.  I always approach these packages with the anticipation of a child at Christmas.  It's such a lift to my spirits, and this month, the package came right after a particulary hard all-school funeral for a teacher friend of mine.  I needed a little lift!

               

I always love the cards, notes, or written portion of the gift.  I like to see people's handwriting - perhaps because I'm a teacher, and maybe just because I'm an old fashioned nerd who loves REAL mail instead of all text-im-email!  Just look at this handwriting!

                         This is the cutest card ever!
                                                       

The breakables were gently nestled in a sea of paper, and were completely intact! AWESOME.  Lemon Curd - I could write sonnets about the pure wonder that is Lemon Curd.  Oh, my - I could not have asked for a better gift!  I have seen it in the store, I have made it at home, and still - I have never bought a little jar of heaven for myself.  This was such a treat!  I haven't busted open the berry preserves, yet - but I know it will be equally marvelous.  I need to make some bread!

The Lemon Curd inspired me to make one of my favorite breakfasts...IMMEDIATELY!  Dutch Baby pancakes are the perfect vehicle for anything lemon, so I spread curd on it, sprinkled a little powdered sugar, and just rolled my eyes back in my head and sighed.  

One of the other things I love about the foodie packages is the tiny treats - tastes of things I've never had before.  I am wishing I lived near a Trader Joe's because I can tell I would be a regular customer!  We are using the Everyday Seasoning...well, every day, on everything!  It comes with it's own little built in grinder - adorable!  Can't go wrong with Sesame oil, or almond butter either.  I haven't tried the honey-almond butter before, and it's a big hit! 

Let me just say, the Chocolate Dipped Coconut Luna bar won me over.  It's like a Mounds Bar with much less guilt!   Oh - I have already purchased more of them for my pre-run snacks!  The Cherrie Pie Larabar was also a new snack for me - and I liked it a lot!  I have a sweet tooth, so finding things that fill my pie-hole without packing on fat and calories, make me happy!

Speaking of making me happy...this chocolate, salted caramel bar was like crack!  Oh my - it was just delicious!  Even the hubs got to share (then, when it was gone, I immediately regretted sharing!) and he loved it too.   

Okay - so the seaweed wraps are very much outside the box for me - so I will be experimenting with them, and looking for recipes.  I really do appreciate being sent products that I would not have thought of to try.  I hope Bridget has some recipes on her blogsite - I need to know what to do with them, and I'm bound and determined to figure it out!








So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU - BRIDGET!  This was an awesome package!

If you are interested in becoming a Foodie Pen Pal, just pop on over to Lindsay's Page to find out how!