Foodie PenPals #2 – July 2012

Foodie PenPals - July 2012

Foodie PenPals – July 2012

I’m so excited to share what I received in my Foodie PenPals package for July, 2012. I was matched with Rebecca who unfortunately, doesn’t have a blog. Rebecca is from Bath, England.

Links:

UK and European Foodie PenPals can sign up here,
US and Canada Foodie PenPals can sign up here.

If you’re interested in joining, the basics are that you get automatically matched to a person that you will be sending your package to. You need to contact that person asking some ‘probing’ questions. Wait until they get back to you with their answers and address. Then you get to go shopping for them (yay!) And spend items you think they’d like up to the value of Β£10/$15 excluding postage/shipping. Then send that to them to reach by the 25th of the month. During that time, you should receive an email from the person who will be sending your package and answer them and receive yours by the 25th too.

Enough of that, here’s my package *squeee!*

Foodie PenPals - July 2012

I was very impressed to see the size of the box, I guess I’ve been a lucky participant this month! πŸ™‚

Foodie PenPals July 2012

Products laid bare. I’m one happy lady!

Vanilla bean, white Belgian chocolate and toasted coconut marshmallows - Foodie PenPals July 2012

Vanilla bean, white Belgian chocolate and toasted coconut marshmallows.

Vanilla bean, white Belgian chocolate and toasted coconut marshmallow lollipop - Foodie PenPals July 2012

Vanilla bean, white Belgian chocolate and toasted coconut marshmallow lollipop.

Heavenly fudge - Foodie PenPals July 2012

Heavenly fudge.

Orange extract with lemon thyme lollipop - Foodie PenPals July 2012

Orange extract with lemon thyme lollipop.

Caramel, pecan and vanilla bean marshmallows - Foodie PenPals July 2012

Caramel, pecan and vanilla bean marshmallows.

In total, I received the following:

  • Book: A Taste of the Sun by Elizabeth David
  • Pretty/colourful cupcake cases
  • Valencian orange extract
  • Goji berry mix: A mix of natural raisins, fruit juice infused cranberries, green raisins and dried goji berries
  • Vanilla bean, white Belgian chocolate and toasted coconut marshmallows – received 3 in a bag and 1 on a lollipop stick
  • An orange extract with lemon thyme inside, lollipop
  • Lucky 7 chunks of what appears to be fudge
  • Caramel, pecan and vanilla bean marshmallows.

Thank you so much, Rebecca. I loved my package. In fact, I loved it that much that all of the edibles (all marshmallows, fudge, and the lollipop) have been devoured! I started on the last night then the giant man-baby returned home and helped me finish them off.

They were uber delicious and I so can’t wait to get my hands on the recipes so I can replicate them. Hopefully I’ll get these recipes up on the blog soon. I know *I* want to make them but do you?

Pssst, want to see what I received last month? Check out this post.

Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} - Decorated Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies, Desserts & more!

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18 Comments on “Foodie PenPals #2 – July 2012”

  1. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel β€” August 1, 2012 @12:48 am Reply

    Those marshmallows look TO DIE FOR. I would totally want to do this, but I'm an awful penpal. It's a known fact. I get super excited for like, the first package/letter and then become a total slacker. However, with marshmallows like that for incentive, it's pretty tempting!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” August 1, 2012 @4:21 pm Reply

      OMG they were to die for. I can't believe we ate them all in one night. I've been craving them ever since so hopefully I'll get a chance to make some and share the recipe.

  2. Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats β€” August 1, 2012 @11:01 am Reply

    How I wish Asian pan-pals could take part in this foodie pen-pal event? Too bad there are rules on shipping edible items.. It would be super duper fun.. Have a good one and I definitely can't wait to check out everyone who took part. Cheers, Jo

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” August 1, 2012 @4:23 pm Reply

      That's such a huge shame, Joanna. Such a pity you can;t take part in sending edibles. I suppose it could still be fun sending and sharing recipes or books but I suppose recipes can be shared via email.

      1. Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats β€” August 10, 2012 @2:59 am Reply

        Great idea! Or maybe props? LOL.. that we can share with anyone.

    2. Carol Anne @ Rock Salt β€” August 1, 2012 @10:06 pm Reply

      Joanna, check in with Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean blog, I know she was looking into branching out so it's worth asking her about an Asian FPP :)

      1. Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats β€” August 10, 2012 @2:59 am Reply

        HI Carol! Thanks for the heads up. Will check with Lindsay. Appreciate the suggestion :)

  3. whirl + whisk β€” August 1, 2012 @4:26 pm Reply

    I just signed up for something like this called Bakin' Friends and I'm so excited! I just might do this one, too =)

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” August 1, 2012 @10:39 pm Reply

      Ooo, the Bakin' Friends sounds cool too. Hopefully one day someone will offer to look after UK members for this so I can join in too.

  4. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal β€” August 1, 2012 @6:08 pm Reply

    You got an awesome package, some really cool stuff in there :) Those bars look sooo yummy

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” August 1, 2012 @10:40 pm Reply

      Thanks Kammie. :) Which ones? The mallows or the fudge? Whichever way, they were literally all devoured in one night, mainly by me *blush* and the mallows were sizeable too!

  5. Rebecca @beccasbonbons β€” August 1, 2012 @8:06 pm Reply

    So glad you liked them Lisa!
    I really enjoyed putting all the bits n bobs together for you :)
    Not sure about the lollipop - it was a first attempt but will definitely have another go at them soon.
    Enjoy making the marshmallows, look forward to seeing your creations!
    Rebecca

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” August 1, 2012 @10:43 pm Reply

      I loved them all so much, Rebecca, thank you so very much. The lollipop was yummy and tasted orangey enough for me.

      I've falled in love with both the mallow flavours you sent. In fact, ever since, I've been craving them like mad to a point of frustration. So thanks so much for providing the basic mallow recipe so I can attempt to re-create. I'm super excited now!

  6. Choc Chip Uru β€” August 1, 2012 @8:26 pm Reply

    What a delicious package my friend, everything is so sweet :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  7. Crystal β€” August 1, 2012 @8:29 pm Reply

    I'm so jealous!! Thats so freaking awesome β™₯

  8. Carol Anne @ Rock Salt β€” August 1, 2012 @10:05 pm Reply

    This was a really great parcel, you were lucky indeed! I especially like the sound of the orange and thyme lollipop, thyme is delicious in sweet treats. Lovely stuff :)

  9. Julie β€” August 1, 2012 @10:47 pm Reply

    Your package looks amazing! The marshmallows and even fudge look good - not usually a fudge fan but amazing!

  10. Kristina β€” August 2, 2012 @3:11 pm Reply

    umm.. you have the best pen pal! Jealous of that whole package, its so pretty! Love those little cupcake wrappers :)