As usual, with everyone's hectic schedules and the unwanted assistance of various postal systems, the first Season's Eatings recap will be a partial one.
I did NOT say it was like herding cats.
I would never say that….
There were no strikes this year and no blizzards (that I know of) so I'm hoping there won't be any packages that have gone missing for several months.
Last season the last person to receive her gift had a Valentine's present, rather than Christmas. Makes one wonder just where it was all that time, doesn't it?
Simona, of Bricole was the happy recipient of Peruvian Chocolate and Bacon Marmalade from Jerry, of Jerry's Thoughts, Musings and Rants. The first thing Simona did was slather some chocolate over roasted pistachios. Dark chocolate covered pistachios… M & M's for adults. I'm waiting to see what she does with the Bacon Marmalade…..
Simona sent a gift to Kate, of Kate in the Kitchen….
Update: Kate received some buckwheat flour and fresh-milled local cornmeal from Simona. She tells me she's looking forward to pancakes this weekend. We're looking forward to them too……
Kate sent a gift to Jayne, of Jaynerly. Jayne, an American living in London, was delighted to find a bit of Minnesota in her package: Wild Rice and Cranberries. She made this gorgeous Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad as a treat and respite from heavy holiday foods.
Jayne sent a gift to Chris, of Mele Cotte. Despite having gremlins attacking her kitchen equipment, Chris managed to bake some beautiful Lavender Shortbread with the lavender buds Jayne sourced from a farm she discovered recently.
Chris sent a gift to Linda, of Ice Tea for Me. Poor Linda had to run off to Italy for Christmas at the last minute (I know, such a shame) but she's looking forward to some warming soups and stews with the supply of Bay Leaves she received.
Linda sent a gift to Erin, of Daydreaming Japan. Erin, in France, received a postcard tour of Arizona, along with some green chilies and home-made pepper jam. She used some of the chilies in a Green Chile Egg Puff that even the youngest family member appears to love.
Erin sent a gift to Dan of Dan Dishes. Living in Texas what could be more appropriate than a gift of Basque peppered salt – Fleur de Sel Guérande au piment d‘Espelette? Finding the fish to go in the dish was more of a challenge…. Something about 40 days and 40 nights???
Dan sent a gift to Kate, of Manningroad.
Update: Kate got all the fixin's for some hot enchiladas from Dan…. She's planning on enjoying a Tex-Mex dinner soon. We look forward to hearing all about it.
Kate sent a gift to Nancy, of A Winelover's Wanderings. Nancy found an array of Aussie Herbs and Spices (Wattleseed?). Now if she could only find her camera cord so we can see what she's making with all that fun stuff!
Nancy sent a gift to Kerry, of The Dry Garden. Kerry opened a package filled with apples, apple goodies and recipes for more. I love apples….. and warm sunshine…..
Kerry sent a gift to Stacy, of Stacy and Brian's Adventures in Life. Artisan olive oil and herbs and spices to mix into it…. Add 'a loaf of bread beneath the bough, a flask of wine, a book of verse and thou beside me…' Another lovely holiday respite.
Stacy sent a gift to Judith….. Another mystery waiting to be solved….
Judith sent a gift to Jerry…. yet another mystery.
That closes the circle of presents for this year.
The missing bits will be added as I receive them….
And if I should have them, and don't…. remember my computer went toes-up and died 2 weeks ago 😉
Happy New Year Everyone!
Happy New Year to you !
For this New Year I wish you a very good health , happyness and all that you want
And see you soon !
Happy New Year to all, and thanks to Katie for hosting this fun exchange again!
I hope my box makes it to Manningroad and isn’t being used as a prop in the filming of Cast Away 2.
Season’s Eatings is a lot of fun. Thank you for organizing it. Happy New Year.
Happy 2012 all !! I am awaiting my parcel from Texas but hold no hopes for imminent arrival – international postage services leave a lot to be desired !! I am thrilled though that my package got to Nancy in time to spice up her 2012 !!
Thank you so, so much for another fantastic year of deliciousness. So many fun finds….seasonings, blogs, etc. 🙂 Can’t wait until next year!
Happy New Year, my friend!
Sylvette, thanks you – and Happy New Year to you!
Happy New Year to you, Dan – I’m sure it will make it…. eventually 😉 (There is always one….)
Kerry, glad you could join! Happy New Year!
Kate, have faith…. – last year the last one arrived in Feb.
Chris, You are so welcome – and Happy New Year!
Thanks for the fun roundup Katie and, of course, for organizing it. I was thinking that you have 3 years of data about the shortcomings of the international postal service, interesting to anybody willing to do something about improving this type of communication that cannot be replaced by electronic means, at least until they figure out how to build a transporter. Based on my experience from last year, I can only say: don’t lose hope. The package will get to you eventually, possibly timed with another Holiday. All the goodies exchanged sound lovely and it is nice to see what the lucky recipients have done with them.
Simona, sometimes it’s the postal services, sometimes the weather…. Always seems to be something. But, yes, it all works out in the end. And still fun!