My Exchange buddy strikes again!!

So today what do we have in the UPS? Two boxes were handed to me from "Cheryl & Co." I just couldn't open fast enough. I recieved a bunch of individually packaged cookies and some other treats.

I tried a butter cream sandwich cookie first. It was like brownie pieces with a slab of icing in the middle. Yummy. Thanks so much "Buddy".

My Exchange Buddy!

I have had the privilege of becoming friend's with Joelen over the last year. We decided a while back we would start exchanging gifts to mail to each other monthly. I have been delighted with some of the great gifts I have received. Most recently I received a box of McCormick Spices and rubs and a beautiful glass bowl from Crate & Barrel. (Who doesn't love getting that black and white box?). Well I had to figure out what to display in the bowl. I ended up finding the perfect decorative balls to go inside.

Since I love the flavors so much...

Well I like to think I am creative. But it appears that my love of tomato, basil and mozzarella shows me as not being creative. But I will highlight this pasta anyways. :)

I prefer whole wheat pasta over the traditional. We don't eat a whole lot of pasta. But I prefer the nuttier taste. This pasta actually is "super powered" with some extra flax seed too.

The ingredients

Whole Wheat Pasta (pre-cooked)
Cut up chicken pieces (pre-cooked)
Chopped Fresh Mozzarella
Chopped Fresh Basil
Diced Yellow Tomatoes

The chicken I coated with this "Butcher's Rub" from the Spice House. (Sorry for the poor picture). I was given a batch of spices from an "exchange buddy" a while back. It has been a nice treat and I have enjoyed using all the spices.

No real recipe involved. Mix all ingredients and serve cold.
Very good!

Mail/Internet Order Places

Hi I thought I would post some Raves of some of the places I have tried. Sometimes you wish to send something and can't think of ideas. Here are some. Enjoy!

Dale and Thomas Popcorn
I first saw this in Reader's Digest. I also found out that it was one of Oprah's favorite things. They have many flavors and are very tasty.
http://www.daleandthomaspopcorn.com/

Dancing Deer Baking Company
I was sent brownies from here before and they were delicious. They came in the coolest wooden box.
http://www.dancingdeer.com/

1800 Bakery
I purchased a birthday cake that I sent to someone. It came with the cake, utensils, candles. It got rave reviews.
http://www.1-800-bakery.com/

Pro Flowers
I have purchases flowers online for my Mom and Mother in Law often. I have found these to be the freshest flowers you can get. The prices are inline with the others.
http://www.proflowers.com/

PB Loco Peanut Butter
They have all sorts of different flavors. This also got rave reviews.
http://www.pbloco.com/

Serendipity 3 in NYC
I received a yummy frozen hot chocolate mix from here. It came in such a cute package.
http://www.serendipity3.com/main.htm

Garden Fresh Salsa Company
This is a Michigan company. Their products are in the mid-west. I don't know how far they go. But these are the ultimate tortilla chips.
http://www.gardenfreshsalsa.com/products.asp

1154 Lill Studio
Design your own handbags and wallets. These are awesome gifts. I was given one of these as a bridesmaid gift. I also have sent these out to others. So fun to design!
http://www.1154lill.com/home/