But first things first-Shelley's package was so shy that I couldn't see it sitting on the porch all day. The box was positioned so I couldn't see if from inside!

I opened the box and was intrigued by the packing material. It was shopping bags from:

Enjoy!

AM

I can't even think about anything else to say, now THAT's stuck in my brain. (grin)

Oh yeah, the salt cube is cool, I've never seen one of those and the honey pot is very "sweet" too.

Now, back to those appetizers. Cathy, I expect to see recipes and pictures when you're done doing....well....whatever you do with those appetizers!

Annie

Add me to the list of those that have never seen a salt cube before. I might have to get me one, now, tho!

Linda

I am glad you liked your package. I actually took a class with the author of that cookbook, and most of the people in the class were moaning when eating the appetisers that she cooked, hence the name. I like the fact that it pairs the wine with the appetisers as well. (I bought one for myself too, and she was kind enough to autograph both for me). The pottery dish was made in the interior, and the honey was collected in the interior (of BC) as well. The pottery dish once empty is oven and dishwasher safe, to be used over and over again. I thought it would be great for baking appetiser dips, brie etc. The salt cube I fell in love with and just hoped you would find it unique and differant. I had alot of fun shopping for your package Cathy!

Shelley

Ann

Bri

Good choices, Shelley and I knwo you'll have fun with them Cathy.

I am torn between hurrying to use up the honey so I can play with the pottery and savoring the honey.

I scanned the cookbook for Christmas party recipes; there's one for salt lovers but I think would have limited appeal as it's made with anchovies--yummm.

Great things come in small packages (that hide behind doors).

Lars

This is a wonderful package! The salt cube is something that I think would be nice to have on hand. LOVE the cook book!

Cathy enjoy your package.

Great job Bizzo my friend.

David

Great Job Shelley!

Love the little honey pot -- I see a theme lurking here LOL

Salt grater's a real unique item-- only place I knew salt blocks were useful was in feeding ( reading luring) critters in.

Fun pkg -- Shelly you did good .

Nice work, Shelly!!!

As for the cookbook ;)

Shelley

Salt lovers canapes (from Orgasmic Appetizers)

2 small red peppers
1 small yellow pepper
vegetable oil as needed

Anchovy butter

1 tbsp sweet fennel seeds
1/2 c unsalted butter softened
6-9 flat anchovy fillets, patted dry and minced
1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper to taste
24 diagonal slices or rounds of whole wheat baguette, 1/4 inch thick

Preheat oven 450F. Cut peppers in half and place on well oiled baking sheet. Coat the peppers with oil. Roast for 25-30 min until blackened. Place them in a paper bag and let stand for twenty minutes. Peel and seed them. Cut them lengthwise into 1/8" wide strips and set aside.

Toast the fennel seeds in a dry skillet over med heat, shaking pan until fennel is golden, about 3-4 min. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.

Grind the fennel seeds. Mix in the butter, anchovies, lemon juice and pepper. Combine the mixture well.

Preheat the broiler. Broil the baguette slice until golden about 1 - 2 min, on a rimmed baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Turn slices over and spread generously with the anchovy butter. Broil until the butter is golden and bubbling, about 1 min. Transfer toasts to serving platter and top each toast with a strip each of red an dyellow peppers. Serve warm or at room temp.

serves 4-6 makes 24 canapes.

Shelley S.

Sorry Jessica.