I love participating in swaps. Last month during my hunt for subscription boxes, I came across The Lean Green Bean's Foodie Pen Pals - you sign up before the month, get assigned a partner on the 5th, make contact and send out a package of food related items worth $15+ on or before the 15th of the month. The big reveal is done at the end of the month! Fun, right? Yes!!!
It was torture waiting to tear open the Ulker Cokonat candy bar from Turkey before I took pictures of everything. It was worth the wait though, wafers with hazelnuts! I was surprised it survived the Summer heat! 
I mixed about 1/2 cup Nacho Mom's Voodoo Queso with a can of refried beans and made burritos for myself and my 13 year old - it was so tasty! I made more the next day for me and him cause it was muy delicioso. I had never heard of Marks & Spencer because they are a UK company but I've been drooling at the online shop. I plan on making a pie with the Blackcurrant & Cassis Mousse Base. Mushroom Toastie Topper is exactly what it sounds like - a toast topper! I'm really curious about it because I have only used sweet toppers on my toast. Also in my package is Argyle Street Asian Blend seasoning from The Spice House. I taste tested this with my finger and loved the flavor - this is going on some grilled veggies! It smells so good! Diana sent a few packets of Pukka Licorice & Cinnamon Tea - I think I'll brew it and then drink it iced! I did forget to include a package of Grist Mill Chocolate Brownie mix in my pictures. D'oh at me! (Sorry Diana!) What's special about these are they are made with whole wheat pastry flour! Exciting! 
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