As Jake (
TNJAKE
) has already noted, he and I did a gift exchange this year, and it was nothing short of amazing. He somehow managed to get both of his packages from me on the same day. He sent me three packages, two of which showed up close together. Unfortunately the third package he sent me got hung up with the USPS and just arrived. The pics will be in multiple sections, but that's ok. That will not take away from the amazing array of stuff he bestowed on me this year.
Some exotic sausages, the likes of which I've never seen. Also a duck breast Proscuitto (or however the heck you spell that)
Pork, duck, and duck liver. This should be fantastic
Rabbit, pork, and ginger. I posted a thread with these in a garlic Alfredo sauce over pasta. So good...simply spectacular
Venison, pork, and cherry...what's not to love?
The duck breast prosciutto and wild boar sausage. Mmmmmm
The label says uncured but that's a misnomer. It is cured and ready to eat. Cannot wait to dive into this
Now to package two. Some really cool cuts of various meats. The bounty of this package including the stuff from the first package
Specialty raised pork spare ribs...and my left foot. At least my socks are clean
Beef Picanha roast. I've had the CPB Picanha but this thing is absolutely gorgeous
Lamb T-Bones....Katy bar the door. These will get some super special attention
And some lamb ribs. Never tried them but I can only imagine how good they are gonna be. Funny story behind these. Maybe Jake will chime in and tell how this came about
Now for package number three, which just arrived a little while ago. The whole bounty again
A couple of different TN roasted coffees. I do love my morning coffee
Moonshine peaches. Can you say "French Vanilla ice cream"? These should be off the charts
Smoked hickory syrup. Never heard of it, never tried it, but I can't help but think it's gonna make some great French toast and the possibility of a slab of bacon flavored with this is running through my mind.
And finally a really interesting candle. Have not lit it yet but the aroma of the candle itself is enticing.
The only two things I can really say are WOW and thank you VERY much Jake. What an incredible array of things to delve into. You without a doubt nailed the concept of the gift exchange: share things that the other person either has never tried or cannot get where they live. I've had the honor of doing a lot of gift exchanges with forum members. All have been great but I'd put this one right at the top of the list. It was fun, it was creative, and amazingly thoughtful. Wishing Jake, his family, and all of my SMF extended family a happy and safe holiday season!! This forum and it's members are the best on earth!!
Simply awed at the generosity,
Robert
Some exotic sausages, the likes of which I've never seen. Also a duck breast Proscuitto (or however the heck you spell that)
Pork, duck, and duck liver. This should be fantastic
Rabbit, pork, and ginger. I posted a thread with these in a garlic Alfredo sauce over pasta. So good...simply spectacular
Venison, pork, and cherry...what's not to love?
The duck breast prosciutto and wild boar sausage. Mmmmmm
The label says uncured but that's a misnomer. It is cured and ready to eat. Cannot wait to dive into this
Now to package two. Some really cool cuts of various meats. The bounty of this package including the stuff from the first package
Specialty raised pork spare ribs...and my left foot. At least my socks are clean
Beef Picanha roast. I've had the CPB Picanha but this thing is absolutely gorgeous
Lamb T-Bones....Katy bar the door. These will get some super special attention
And some lamb ribs. Never tried them but I can only imagine how good they are gonna be. Funny story behind these. Maybe Jake will chime in and tell how this came about
Now for package number three, which just arrived a little while ago. The whole bounty again
A couple of different TN roasted coffees. I do love my morning coffee
Moonshine peaches. Can you say "French Vanilla ice cream"? These should be off the charts
Smoked hickory syrup. Never heard of it, never tried it, but I can't help but think it's gonna make some great French toast and the possibility of a slab of bacon flavored with this is running through my mind.
And finally a really interesting candle. Have not lit it yet but the aroma of the candle itself is enticing.
The only two things I can really say are WOW and thank you VERY much Jake. What an incredible array of things to delve into. You without a doubt nailed the concept of the gift exchange: share things that the other person either has never tried or cannot get where they live. I've had the honor of doing a lot of gift exchanges with forum members. All have been great but I'd put this one right at the top of the list. It was fun, it was creative, and amazingly thoughtful. Wishing Jake, his family, and all of my SMF extended family a happy and safe holiday season!! This forum and it's members are the best on earth!!
Simply awed at the generosity,
Robert
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