Foodie Penpals: February

I took a month off from foodie penpals, but I’m so happy to be back! The (once) little swap is growing so quickly and I loved seeing all the new bloggers that have joined in!

This month my penpal was from Kimberly @ Badger Girl Learns to Cook. As soon as I opened the package, I knew I would love everything inside.

Kimberly wrote an adorable Valentine’s card explaining what she included in her package and a recipe for “Aime Family Walnuts.” I haven’t made them yet, but I know from the looks of the recipe they’re going to be addicting.

Keeping with the nut theme Kimberly also included Cocoa Roast Almonds – dark chocolate & almonds?! She spoke straight to my heart.

Not to be out shined by the coco almonds, Craisins ( I cannot even tell you how many of these I ate growing up!) I have some big plans in store for these little dried cranberries – stay tuned for a cranberry oatmeal cookie recipe.

Darrell Lea black liquorice. Darrell Lea makes the best soft & thick liquorice. I think black liquorice is something you either love or hate … I love it! Takes me back to the days of getting a stomach ache from eating way too many Good n’ Plenty’s.

I have a feeling Kimberly’s refrigerator looks a lot like mine. She sent me two of her kitchen ’must-haves’ Sriracha and Beer’n Brat Mustard. I love (have I said that word enough yet) Sriracha and put it on anything and everything! I’ve never had Beer’n Brat mustard, but I’ve never met a mustard a didn’t like.

Thank you, thank you to Kimberly for sending such a wonderful package! If this post hasn’t convinced you to sign up for the foodie penpals program, I think we need to have a chat!

If you’re interested in participating in March, please send  an email to Lindsay at theleangreenbean@gmail.com by March 4th and include the following information:

• Your full name
• Your email address
• Your blog name/address
• Your twitter handle (if applicable)
• Whether you are a US or Canada resident

Don’t forget to send Lindsay an email by March 4th as pairings will be emailed on March 5th!