Probably my favourite time of the month - Foodie Penpals reveal!
I've been so so sooooo excited about getting my package, there was a slight mishap with my partner meaning I was assigned to a new one a little late so this month I had to wait a little longer. Fikir my new penpal was very thorough in finding out what I liked & disliked, & even dropped my parcel off at Mango because we both live in Leeds!
What I received:
Homemade nut brittle
Homemade chocolate coated coffee beans
Lindt chocolates
Jerk Paste
Harissa Paste
2x glass ramekins
Crocodile silicone oven glove!
You would not believe how happy I was when I saw the nut brittle & chocolate coffee beans! Its the first time I've ever received something homemade! - So far I've had a little nibble on the brittle with a cup of tea & honestly its so yummy, I LOVE almonds so it's perfect as my evening snack. Not surprisingly, Creature likes it too, so I better get hiding my treats!
The coffee beans are also great as a little snack in my bag, for work tomorrow I have put a small handful of the beans in a reseal bag so I can crunch my way through them on my break.
The coffee beans are also great as a little snack in my bag, for work tomorrow I have put a small handful of the beans in a reseal bag so I can crunch my way through them on my break.
Fikir was kind enough to send me a few bits for the kitchen too, the ramekins were a lovely touch & will be great for when I make homemade mousses & desserts. & The oven mitt is just adorable, at first glance I thought it was going to be a baking mould but I'm so impressed with my new kitchen toy!
Finally in my bag I also received some great jars of marinade pastes & a couple of lindt chocolates (there were 3 but I sneakily eat 1 at work before I got a chance to photograph the contents) The pastes look great, I'm always looking for new flavours & ways to inject a little more life into meat & veg.
I think I'm most excited about the Brittle and the Jerk paste, Fikir kindly wrote down a few recipe ideas and the instructions on how to make my own nut brittle! So I can't wait to get stuck into some new ideas for snacks & meals.
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If you would like to sign up to Foodie Pen Pals (& I seriously recommend you do) click here for more information.
What do you think of the nibbles I received this month?
Is Foodie Pen Pals something you'd try getting involved with?
This looks fantastic,reminds me I need to re-email about joining.
ReplyDeleteSo jel of the home-made nut brittle looks yummy.
Sammie
Little Blonde Life
i love nut brittles <3
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Wow looks yummy. How did you get involved with the foodie swap? I'd love to take part too
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Elyse x
www.sweetelyseblog.com
You can find all the info <a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/”>here</a> chick, You basically just sign up through the blog & you receive a different match each month to send to.
DeleteIt’s a limit of £10 per package (not inc postage) & you get all the info to contact your partner on the 5th of every month ready to send before the 20th x