Today I get to share my first foodie pen-pal box from Lean Green Bean. I was sooo happy cos my foodie pen-pal so got me! Which honestly it's kinda nerve wracking trying to do the following....
1) Get something you think they will like. Granted even through the email interaction you have with them...it's still hard.
2) Your limited to 15$ on the whole thing. I had a hard time with that part...I mean come on we are foodies after all and you can do only 15$! But bonus you get to do homemade goodies.
3) Making the package. All of us foodies are artistic and well combine that with food and yeah...mind blank!
4) Hoping that they like your package as much as them hoping that you like yours.
So this how mine went...I got Mrs. Krystal and yes she has a food blog so check her out here! She must of know my fond...if not addictive love of Biscoff. I never mentioned it...never said a word but there in my box of love and food it was. I already declared war in my house if anyone dares to look, open, taste or even think about doing the a fore mentioned actions someone will get hurt!
Then the cookies...so big, so yummy....droll as sadly look to my left as I type this knowing that it's the lone survivor in the bag she sent me. I was nice I did share with hubby and my lil padawan. As have it she nailed the chocoholic's sweet tooth craving straight on. I love the combination of sweet and salty and padawan of course had to ask for the recipe. I did let Krystal know that they were kid tested and approved! So of course she was so kind to email me the recipe....which is for now going to be a new holiday classic or anytime classic in my house.
Then there was the bbq sauce...I have seen this brand actually many times. I wasn't aware that it came from Texas. Trust me Texans know their BBQ! I can't wait to try it some time soon...I am being nice and I will share it with hubby since he's the grill master of the house!
Then the chocolate bar...I"m not a fan of chocolate as you all are aware but I loved it. It's from a local chocolate company in...yup you guessed it TEXAS! It was awesome. It had the crispy texture like the nestle crunch...but not over powering like that brand. The chocolate was indeed milk chocolate. The best part it melts so nicely in your mouth and no your not chasing it with milk or in Krystal's and my case coffee. It was super sweet!
Then the apple butter...Now I haven't tried it but it's another my must have's in the pantry. I have 6 pint jars full of it that I personally made. But this one is a little different; it's chunky. I never heard nor tasted chunky apple butter and honestly can't wait to try it! I just gotta hide it in the fridge so the boys in my house don't devour it.
And of course paper liners for cuppy cakes or muffins which no baker or self respecting mom would/should be without. I love the bright happy colors and of course the padawan asks me if we can make cuppy cakes. So that will be another weekend adventure in the kitchen for us.
I can't thank her enough! Thinking about joining the foodie fun...well check it out here!
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Here’s some details about FPP in case you want to join in for March:
-On the 5th of every month, you will receive your penpal pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.
-You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal!
-The boxes are to be filled with fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written.
-Foodie Penpals is open to blog readers as well as bloggers.
-Foodie Penpals is open to US, Canadian & European residents. Please note, Canadian Residents will be paired with other Canadians only. Same with Europeans.
If you’re from the US or Canada and are in participating for March, please CLICK HERE to fill out the participation form and read the terms and conditions.
You must submit your information by March 4th as pairings will be emailed on March 5th!
-On the 5th of every month, you will receive your penpal pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.
-You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal!
-The boxes are to be filled with fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written.
-Foodie Penpals is open to blog readers as well as bloggers.
-Foodie Penpals is open to US, Canadian & European residents. Please note, Canadian Residents will be paired with other Canadians only. Same with Europeans.
If you’re from the US or Canada and are in participating for March, please CLICK HERE to fill out the participation form and read the terms and conditions.
You must submit your information by March 4th as pairings will be emailed on March 5th!
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