Blogging By Mail

What a delight!! A package just arrived all the way from Hollywood. This package is part of a wonderful event called Blogging By Mail which is run by the woman behind Dispensing Happiness. Upon opening the box, I was delighted to find an array of wonderful "little" goodies and a postcard from Rachael of Fresh Approach Cooking.

The first thing I found in the box was the cutest little kitchen timer I've ever seen. Not only is it going to be oh-so-useful, but it even has a magnet on the back so I can attach it to the fridge or oven. How did she know that I needed one of these...my oven timer is awful because you actually have to turn the oven off and then turn it back on to get it to stop beeping. So, a big thank you to her for this great tool!

Next I found an adorable egg whisk. This item is sure to be useful as well as work wonderfully in my little helpers' tiny hands. I can't wait to whisk up some eggs and let the little guy give it a whirl. He's going to love it!

Next was a yellow swivel peeler and 3 tiny pinch bowls. These are also going to be quite useful. I currently only have one peeler and I find myself digging through the dishwasher to find it, wash it, and reuse it. I swear she knows what my kitchen needs!!!

She also sent me a variety of terrific goods from Farmers Market and Sur la Table (my favorite store!) there in LA. There is a bag of trail mix, strawberry jelly (can't wait to have this on some biscuits!!), fresh cinnamon (made the whole box smell lovely!), white truffle oil (mmmm, maybe on risotto), marshmallow carmels(notice only 2 out of 3 made it into the picture!!), Pocky sticks (these are a blast from the past...I don't know when I had them or why, but I know I've eaten a whole box sometime in my life!), and finally two of her favorite not-dentist-approved candies - Chick-O-Sticks (I'm eager to give these a try...they look interesting!!!)

So, what a fun, fun package to get in the mail today. Thank you so much to Rachael for putting together a killer box of tiny goodies. I'm totally thrilled with everything in the box and I'm so glad that I signed up to Blog By Mail. I can hardly wait for the next round!!!