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| Weeeheeeee!! I had a not-so-great day today and came home drained. And what was waiting for me? A large box!! Perfect for chearing up the downtrodden!
Julie (aka Sidnee) sent me some yummy wonderful things. The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was part of the word "chocolate" peaking through. That was a sign of good things to come. Her letter mentioned buying things for me from Trader Joes which really sounded great cuz there's not one around here!
Julie sent me a LOT of chocolate (one who loves chocolate as I do can never have too much of this food of the gods!)
She also included a jar of her homemade salsa -- gonna put that together with chips & cheese tonight for a decadent nacho dinner for myself! Can't wait!
Next, check out this black truffle oil from Trader Joe's -- I'm excited to try that!! And a beautiful grape oil dispenser -- looks great in my "grape" kitchen wouldn't you say?
Knowing I'm a molten lava cake virgin, Julie sent me 4 ramekins and her recipe for MLCs. Ok, now I have no excuse to remain a virgin! Ramekins, recipe and all that chocolate!! I promise to make it soon!
And finally, Julie included a GRAPE tootsie pop - how cute and clever! Here's everything. Thank you so much, Julie, for a wonderful swap package. Now I'm off to enjoy some of it, and don't worry, I'll definitely be munching chocolate tonight!!!
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| Mae, That is a lovely package from a vry lovely lady. I met Julie last year at Babes and Beefcake. Let us know how your MLC's turn out! |
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| Very nice Julie. I love how ramekins are really popular this swap. That oil bottle looks perfect on your counter May. Enjoy your salsa dinner. Ann |
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| Ohhhhhhh--I bet that black truffle oil is good ! And another virgin's going to bite the dust! Nice selection Julie. |
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| Virgin, no more. At least, when it happens, you have to tell us all about it. We'll respect you in the morning... Nice package! |
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- Posted by terri_pacnw (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 06 at 0:49
| Nice package, and your bottle is so greape! (LOL) I love that Ghiradelli Chocolate. I make chocolate chunk cookies with one "wrapped" piece. |
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| Great package. All virgins should get one just like it! |
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| Mae, I am so glad you liked the package, you were so much fun to shop for. Now, get busy and lose that virginity! I can not think of a better weekend dessert than a MLC. As for the truffle oil, let me know what you tried it with. I have a bottle of white truffle oil that Ken turns his nose up at. I guess I am going to have to sneak it into something. LOL Oh Terri, the ghiradelli makes wonderful chocolate chip cookies. Once again Mae, I have a great time shopping for you and am so happy that you like the package. Hugs, |
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| How thoughtful all the prezzies are! |
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| What a great assortment of goodies! The grape bottle will go perfect in your kitchen. Instead of a MLC virgin, you'll become a MLC hussy like the rest of us! |
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| Wow Julie what a great parcel for May! Love the tootsie pop! |
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| Julie, Great job and I am so glad to see you post--missed you. Cathy |
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- Posted by momto4kids (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 06 at 8:42
| Mae- What a terrific box to receive! The homemade salsa is so special! I'd love some of that! I'm afraid I'd eat all that chocolate in one sitting if that came my way!! I love the oil bottle. Beautiful! Truffle oil! Lucky you! The ramekins are always good to have! Great box! Julie...great job!! |
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| oooh, homemade salsa! YUM! What are you gonna do with that truffle oil, May? Julie, what a nice package you put together for May. Stacy |
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| Julie, wow, this is a great box for May! Some of Mays favorite things wrapped up in a box! Good investigation on your part! May, Let us know how wonderful the truffle oil is. Enjoy! |
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| OOOH!!! I have that truffle oil!!! My favorite way to use it is drizzled over slightly wet scrambled eggs-its devine!!! Great swap box!! Cheers! |
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| We ate almost all of that jar of salsa last night! (It was just me & DS eating it too!) It was really good. I hope to make the MLCs next weekend (I'll be out of town this weekend) and will let you know how they turn out. And choco chunk cookies -- mmmmm. My kids will go nuts!!! Thanks for that suggestion! May |
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- Posted by maggie2094 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 06 at 12:03
| Oh, that is decadent. I love the grape oil bottle! What a lovely package. |
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| May, enjoy all those goodies. I've been lucky enough to receive Julie's salso...yum! Julie, nice going! Stick around and let us hear from you more often! |
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| Julie, I'm glad to see you too, I hope you are doing well. I love that bottle with the grapes on it, and who could possibly go wrong with chocolate? That's a great swap box! Annie |
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| Oh, those bittersweet chocolate wedges are SOOOOO good! I got them in a swap this last year....MMMM I have been meaning to pick up that truffle oil when I make my trip to TJ's in Chicago, but I never do. I always talk myself out of it because I don't know what I would do with it. Next trip and it is going in my cart! Decadent package, Julie and it all goes so nicely in your kitchen, May! linda |
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| Great package you have there Mae! I would have been all over that chocolate and homemade salso too. I bet the DH and other DS are a little jelous they missed out on the salsa. Enjoy! Great swap box Julie! David |
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| What a great group of gifts. That truffle oil is always on my list for the few times a year I can shop at TJ's. You'll be in chocolate heaven with that big hunk. Can't wait to hear about your MLCs, Mae. I haven't made them yet either. I am in awe of anyone who cans. The salsa looks yummy. I could have called that dinner too. It's a lovely package Julie. |
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| Wonderful package Julie. Homemade salsa sounds great. I have to disagree about making cookies with the chocolate though. I think I would just eat it, LOL. Enjoy Mae! Tracey |
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| Oh Nice! Take pics of your MLC's so we can see them! |
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- Posted by coronabarb (My Page) on Sat, Mar 4, 06 at 12:40
| Wow! Lots of chocolate! Who could ask for more? I think for the next swap, I'll just suggest LOTS and LOTS of chocolate...make it easy, LOL!! Barb |
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- Posted by deanna1949 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 4, 06 at 17:54
| OK, what do you do with truffle oil? Sounds too expensive to use. But such pretty bottles. Glad there's not a TJ close. LOL Chocolate, WOW. That is certainly a heavenly package! Enjoy. |
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| Mae, I love the MLC's so I always buy a hunk of chocolate when I go to Trader Joe's. I know there's been a lot of discussion about the MLC's in the past, but don't be intimidated to make them. Mine came out perfect the first time. Enjoy that salsa! Enjoy ALL your wonderful goodies! |
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| Nice ramekins, Sidnee (wink)! That truffle oil: Deanna, one of my favorite things to do with it came from Paulines: RE: ISO ideas for Black/White truffle oils On asparagus! Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well. Toss asparagus with enough truffle vinaigrette to lightly coat. Arrange asparagus on serving platter or individual serving plates. Makes 4 to 6 servings. |
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