Holiday Treats From Faraway Places
I recieved this lovely little package from my friend Cris at From Our Home To Yours. Cris blogs from Brazil and she knows how much I love coffee, so one day she told me that she’d send me some coffee from Brazil someday. Well it arrived here the day before my birthday! Which was perfect! Not only did it include the delicious coffee, but also a beautiful kitchen towel that her mom made and a beautiful ornament made by the Native people of Brazil. This little gift was so thoughtful and really touched my heart!
Not only do Cris and I share the love of food, but we are also both former AFSers. We were both exchange students through the same program years ago. She went to Maryland, in the US (My home state) and I went to Norway. The internet sure can be a small world!
Feliz Natal to you Cris and all your family! Thank you for being so sweet.
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holler - December 16, 2007 at 1:08 pm
What a lovely gift! Happy Birthday Jenn!
Windy - December 16, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Very thoughtful of your dear friend. Hope you will get some gifts from your wish list for X’mas. Happy birthday! 🙂
Cris - December 16, 2007 at 2:22 pm
🙂 My pleasure! It has been 20 years since I was an exchange student and finding you and knowing that you were a former AFS student brought me so much joy! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!
Emiline - December 16, 2007 at 4:11 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
The gifts look nice!
Did you have wonderful food when you lived in Norway? Ligonberry preserves and….
Anali - December 16, 2007 at 4:28 pm
What a wonderful gift! And have a Happy Birthday! ; )
Maryann - December 16, 2007 at 4:44 pm
What a kind and thoughtful gift!
Kat - December 16, 2007 at 8:03 pm
what a lovely surprise! Happy Birthday!
núria - December 17, 2007 at 4:56 am
Feliz Cumpleaños, Jenn!!! What a beautiful surprise… really lovely.
Peter G - December 17, 2007 at 9:25 am
Sweet surprise! Happy b’day Jenn. Wishing you all the best.
The Leftover Queen - December 17, 2007 at 9:50 am
Hi Holler! It was such a nice surprise! Thanks for the bday wishes.
Thanks Windy! Happy holidays to you too!
I know Cris, how strange the world of coincidences are! I know, I can’t believe how long it has been since I was in Norway – an unforgettable experience!
Thanks Again!
Thanks Emiline! Why yes I did – most notable were the waffles, brown cheese, delicous bread and of course the salmon. Then there is lefse, romme grot, so much hearty goodness!
Thanks Anali, it was so wonderful.
I know Maryann. Too sweet.
Thanks Kat! It wasa great surprise!
Thanks Nuria! 🙂 It was so sweet of her
Hi Peter! I know! Thanks so much!
MyKitchenInHalfCups - December 17, 2007 at 10:35 am
I really love the simple thoughtfulness that shines so brilliantly from this gift making it a treasure.
Patricia Scarpin - December 17, 2007 at 10:41 am
She’s my friend, too, and she’s just amazing!
Great package, dear Jenn!
The Leftover Queen - December 18, 2007 at 7:44 am
Yes, it was so thoughtful and you are so right, Ktichen, it is totally what makes it such a treasure.
Hi Patricia! I know, she is just such a sweet and thoughtful person.
Suzana - December 18, 2007 at 10:20 am
Cris is such a sweetie! So nice it arrived close to your birthday – BTW, happy belated birthday!
Linda - December 20, 2007 at 6:02 am
I am amazed at how being an exchange student many moons ago both keeps me connected with the people I met plus is still opening doors for me! I went to Denmark 20 years ago and am still in touch with all my families/friends there, we have also had many visits with each other. I think it was what really kicked off my interest in food, it is amazing the memories that are attached to food isnt it?
The Leftover Queen - December 20, 2007 at 9:27 am
Thanks Suzana! She really is.
Hi Linda, it is absolutely true what you say. Being an exchange student opened my eyes to the world and really changed the way I saw things, even myself. Such a wonderful experience!