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Every single month I wrestle with the thought of poking through my favourite foodie shop for another batch of goodies into the post for my Foodie Penpals. Every single month I am then overwelmed by the wonderful consideration my penpal - in this case the lovely Katie - takes to prepare a scrumptious packages of goodies for me in return. Every month I then write a post remembering just how much I adore Foodie Penpals.
This month was no exception. I always ask my penpals to send me a taste of home, and in this case it was a delectable selection from Katie's second home Espana. Full of spice, sizzling flavour, exotic recipes and very few particles of Gluten, my parcel was transformed into a scrumptious weekday meal that transported us back to our last visit to Barcelona - Paella, food of the gods.
Oh, and crowned with my absolute favouritest (is that a word?) flavour recipe ever!!
Not all of the ingredients quite made into the dish, but enjoyed in al fresco bite size chunks by my husband shaped mouse. Absolutely delicious - thank you again Katie it was the best slice of late summer sunshine I could have wished for from the Postie (though I'm a little worried that my packages might start being delivered with nibble marks - that's how good it smelt!)
How fun!! I learned to make paella while in Spain and I'm so glad I did. It is just that good! Now I'm craving some! ;)
ReplyDeleteHow fab, my penpal didn't ever get back to me last month, but I will have a new one this month :) I can't help but feel it would be better to be sending parcels throughout the whole of Europe, rather than just in Canada though - it is amazing that you get such exotic food every time!
ReplyDeleteI stopped my pen pal box over the summer but this makes me want to join up again. I love the thoughtful ones.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of foodie penpal but I love this idea! I need to check it out, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYum! Another great parcel, looks fab :)
ReplyDeleteThe smell was utterly divine!
ReplyDeleteIt's really great fun - you get matched with two penpals, one to sent to and another to get a package from. You make two new blog friends, get awesome mail AND delicious goodies!
ReplyDeleteOr, we could organise a parcel between us - do you fancy a few British treats?
Aww, it's always a shame when the odd one doesn't turn up. It is wonderful having such a variety of countries - the Canadian split from the American ones is because of customs, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt was heavenly!
ReplyDeleteI've been really lucky the last few months. I still get odd looks from the post office staff though...
ReplyDeleteYeah, so my foodie pal is from Alberta this time - I am still excited thouh nd this time she has made contact :~)
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