Last month I signed up for Foodie Pen Pals, a food box swap, through Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean.
Each person who signs up gets assigned to send a box of foodie items to
another person. The items should cost no more than $15 and can include
homemade things, gourmet, or just great local stuff. I sent mine to
Emily in Seattle and received a terrific box from Alli in Seattle.
Turns out they are neighbors and collaborated on my box. No wonder it
was so good!
The first picture shows everything laid out in front of the box. The first item was Strawberry Pepper jam that Alli got at the Market in Seattle. We cut slices of fresh baguette and ate the entire jar! This jam is one of my top two now—so good. The jam had a little hint of hot peppers in it, but was mild enough that my heat-hating family loved it. Thanks, Alli!
I got several bags of Cinnamon Orange Tea, also from the Market. I have not tried these yet, but have them at work to try, well, if the weather ever cools down. She included honey stir sticks to go with the tea; I just love honey.
My family and I love this next item, Space Noodles. The pasta shapes are just like the Space Needle in Seattle! It isn’t just pretty to look at, it tasted good with homemade marinara sauce on top.
If you are interested in joining the Foodie Swap for January, go to The Lean Green Bean and sign up.
My teenagers and I enjoyed the anticipation of receiving the box. The oldest is getting ready to head off to college soon and is saying that we need to get her on the list for a box.
The best part of the Foodie Box was the postcard of Seattle featuring the Space Needle. What a beautiful city!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
The first picture shows everything laid out in front of the box. The first item was Strawberry Pepper jam that Alli got at the Market in Seattle. We cut slices of fresh baguette and ate the entire jar! This jam is one of my top two now—so good. The jam had a little hint of hot peppers in it, but was mild enough that my heat-hating family loved it. Thanks, Alli!
I got several bags of Cinnamon Orange Tea, also from the Market. I have not tried these yet, but have them at work to try, well, if the weather ever cools down. She included honey stir sticks to go with the tea; I just love honey.
My family and I love this next item, Space Noodles. The pasta shapes are just like the Space Needle in Seattle! It isn’t just pretty to look at, it tasted good with homemade marinara sauce on top.
If you are interested in joining the Foodie Swap for January, go to The Lean Green Bean and sign up.
My teenagers and I enjoyed the anticipation of receiving the box. The oldest is getting ready to head off to college soon and is saying that we need to get her on the list for a box.
The best part of the Foodie Box was the postcard of Seattle featuring the Space Needle. What a beautiful city!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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