Blogging By Mail: From Ireland and To Estonia

Stephanie, the Happy Sorceress of Dispensing Happiness put together this wonderfully small world event called Blogging by Mail where she took on the huge challenge of playing musical mailbox with a huge list of people all over the world, all sharing their favorite "small things" with each other.  (Thanks, Stephanie!)

My Mail Blogging genie turned out to be Deborah of The Humble Housewife who lives and caters in       Ireland.  But get this:  her husband is originally from my town--Springfield, Missouri.  How freaking cool is that? 

By her choices, Deborah shows that we have lots in common! Baileys? Yum!  A good paring knife and a small pastry brush--YES!  Tea?  Boy, howdy.  Marmalade?  My FAVORITE!!!!  Candles? Love 'em.  Chocolate? Hiding it from Gene.  Shamrock cookie cutters?  Deborah must have ESP because I almost bought some this year and then decided to not be frivolous.  Grumpily frugal.  Now I can enjoy them next year and not feel one bit guilty--thanks Deborah! How did you know?

There is nothing like getting a present in the mail. It turns us all back into children with a pure joy of opening a surprise.  As an adult, it's also the entryway into a special bonding among foodies.  Isn't it nice to know there are "others" out there like us that share this passion?

Thank you so much Deborah for both your goodies and your kindness!  I'm now an avid reader of yours and a cheerleader in your corner on your catering business--best of luck.

Who did I send my box of goodies to, you might be wondering...

Evelin at Bounteous Bites is an adorable young woman who is 17-years-old and already an accomplished cook. I was so grateful to Stephanie for sending me her name. Her blog is so fun and impressive. I don't mean to hound on her age but I was blown away when I realized just how much experience she has under her belt.  In a way I related to her. I, too, was in the kitchen at a young age so by the time I went to college I was sort of the "Mom" in the kitchen to my roommates.  I noticed also, that like me, Evelin loves to bake and all of her desserts are beautifully done.  I thought she might enjoy a few of my favorite little things to cake decorate with so I put together a care package of Wilton pastry bags, couplers, tips, food colors, and then some fun candy jelly flowers and lollies.  I can't wait to see what lovelies she makes with these new kitchen toys. 

Comments

[Deborah]

Oh Glenna, I am so glad you enjoyed the package! I'm just glad it got there. I was only able to get to the rural post office and when I saw them stick stamps on it I was a bit worried, but thankfully it seems intact! I hope your Nannie is feeling much better!

Those knives are awesome... I use them for everything - hope you like! Take care! ;-)

[Glenna]

Deborah--I LOVED it! Thank you so much! The chocolate is gone and the marmalade has been opened and enjoyed...life is good. Thank you so much!

[jenny]

Mmmm make the most of that english breakfast tea! Its not the same as the one you can buy here!

[sher]

I can't beleive it! Her husband is from Springfield??? Amazing. And that's really cool loot!

[Glenna]

Jenny--Oh I know. I'm thrilled to have it!

Sher--I know! Isn't that the freakiest thing ever?!~

[Deborah]

Glenna - So glad you like so far! ;-) The even weirder thing is his Grandma's maiden name was also Muse, but became McDonnell when they married! Although they were from STL. His Uncle, her first son was just elected mayor of Krikwood! Such a small world! ;-)

[Deborah]

Argh! Kirkwood even! ;-)

[MyKitchenInHalfCups]

Gleena I thought the world was small but this story shrink wraps it! How amazing.
Wonderful package you got. Total terrific.

[Glenna]

Deborah--Okay, now you're freaking me out! :-)

Tanna--I know! Cool, eh?!