WOW...........and there is more! Glad you are home and well to enjoy your treats riverrat! Those samples from trader joes have me slobbering on my work desk!

good job Gina

janet

There's more on the way?! Woohoo!! I'm wanting something snacky right now and those cheese puffs would fit the bill. Something else I've gotta try.

Can't wait for part 2...

part 1??????? wow, that is ALREADY a fabulous package - I'm looking forward to seeing why the second is delayed - love a mystery - lol.

Love the cookbook and dishes - that Cuban simmer sauce sounds yummy.

Great Gina!

Stacy

What pretty little dishes and the peach salsa looks really intriguing. And there's MORE?

Wow, I'm going to have to keep watch, I don't want to miss part 2!

Annie

Karen, hey, nice treat for your first day home (glad you're getting all better!).
Gina...everything is great...and there's more? Wow.

Jayne

I'm not posting till I see Box #2. Hee hee.

That is a very nice package...and cool that you get to open another one, also! You will love that timer. They are a "godsend." And almost anything from TJ's is fantastic!

This is only part 1?? You lucky duck. The timer is wonderful. I forget stuff on the stove more than I remember it. I could use it for a lot of things. Sure beats a string around the finger.

TJ's bruschetta is one of my absolute favorites from there. I just bought some.

Nice package, Gina. I can't wait to see Part 2!

Shut up Jessica!

So glad nothing was broken. Did I put enough bubble-wrap in the box? I have boxes and bubble-wrap and styrofoam coming out of my ears from ordering all this kitchen stuff from eBay and such.

I took some pictures but naturally I haven't uploaded them yet. The glass bowls are vintage and I loved them so much when I saw them I went and ordered some for myself. And I didn't even know I liked vintage stuff! Dang swaps. I am not a collector of "things!" - I am not a collector of "things!"... LOL.

But seriously now y'all, I am so happy that you're back home and mending riverrat. You had us worried there. By the way, your DH is a real sweetie!

Okay, yer whet me appetite, cans't wait ta see ther rest of it.

Love, did I say love, well I mean I LOVE the dainty pink bowls, perfect finger bowl for those cheddar puff fingers.

Karen, you rest up and do some readin and I'm heading to see the next post.

Bubbe

Very nice package, can't wait to see what is in the second one!

Hey Gina, I forgot to ask you to post your pictures you took! I love love love vintage anything! So naturally I'm glad to see your a collector now ;-)

I've already had green Jello in my pretty three footed bowl! But wouldn't ya know it...I forgot to take a picture.

Now THAT'S a package! And it's only the beginning!

That Mojito sauce and particularly the Salsa are wonderful.

Enjoy!

AM

Oh, I love that vintage dish! Cool timer, what a great idea! That Italian Bruschetta is a favorite of mine, sent Katie some in her package, but now I want to try that artichoke & heart of palm one. I love anything artichoke!

Linda

Very cool! Love all the Trader Joes stuff!! Can't wait to see package #2...

Gina, That was very thoughtful not to overwhelm RR on her first day home!

RR, As I mentioned to you a couple of weeks ago (private email), I got a timer for you. However, mine was one that would make you look more foolish...uuuuh I mean stylish!

Here is a link that might be useful: Attractive Timer!

The dishes are WONDERFUL. The other stuff is great too, but those bowls! Why is there more. Could we dispense with this mini idea? I'm not seeing any mini boxes!

Neat stuff! And there's more to come? Don't think I've ever seen white corn puffs?

Good job, Gina!
Teresa

Cathy, Keep that timer for me! I can always use another for the potatos that I always forget are baking in the oven.

WHAT?? There's more?

I adore those bowls and the mojito sauce is a fave of mine (sent some to my swappie, too).

Oh wow-- all those goodies & you had to eat jello ? Isn't post op fun ? Gina must have known you'd need a pretty little bowl . Happy to see you home -- behave & save the good stuff for later .

Great selections Gina-- love the sound of that book .

Sweet package! And very cool book. It's just a really nice package and everyone loves little bowls! Can't wait to hear what's next. Enjoy, RR! Hope it makes you feel better.

RR, glad to know you are home! Just how nice is it that Gina managed to send Box #1 in time for a welcome home surprise.

Great timing and great goodies, Gina!

Nancy

Here's another pic of the bowls:
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Oh wow. Great pic Gina! You captured the very iridescent beauty of the bowls!

Karen, what a nice way to be welcomed home! Hope you are feeling better, and enjoying all your goodies. Love those bowls.

Glad you're home Karen. I can't believe there's more. That's a great box already. Those bowls are beautiful. Great choices Gina. Can't wait to see the rest.

Tracey

Karen, I love that timer! What a great gift! I love bowls, too. Those pink glass footed bowls are great! That white cheddar popcorn sounds delicious! IÂd love to get my hands on that Julia Child book, just to look at the photos, if nothing else! The Trader JoeÂs goodies look yummy! IÂd especially like to try the Cuban one! And thereÂs more to come??!! Lucky, lucky you!

Great job as always Gina!

Gina ~ those bowls are gorgeous - they look like carnival glass! Be still my heart!

Karen, enjoy everything. What a fabulous bounty of goodies!
(PS-the artichoke bruschetta helps in the poopy dept., if that becomes an issue during your recouperation-ask me how I know ;))

The bowls are darling! And that you had mentioned you had a fetish:)? All the better.
The book is such a wonderful thought too..Great package and I too am thinking..There's more?

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and there is more coming...... WOW! I have one of those timers here at the cottage and I love it. Saved my bacon more than once!

Great stuff Gina,

Okay, enough already. Who do I write to? I gotta get a Trader Joe's closer to me!

And those bowls are beautiful. I can't believe there's a part 2 to the package.

Karen, I was away so I missed that you were in the hospital. I hope everything is okay now and you're feeling well.

Karen, you scored with Gina's super swap package! I'm glad to see that she can't count either! I'm dying to read that book-- bring it to Canny Camp if you finish it in time. (just kidding...sort of)Beautiful dishes too!

Love the first box waiting with baited breath to see what is in the second!

I've got a question about the three footed bowls. Are the depression glass? Does anyone here know ANYTHING about it? I have a sister who collects pink depression glass, but being totally stupid about it, I'm very afraid of buying something for her and then finding out it is a reproduction. How do you tell? (Sorry for the hijack, but it is sort of on topic!)

Susan

Hi Susan - is your email working? I'll try to email you.

Gina,

Yes it does. You should have a message from me if yours works.

Susan

Karen! What a great Welcome Home gift that was! I just love the timer and the bowls...... would love to try that Mojito Sauce too!

Can't wait for Box #2! I hope there's a puppy in it! hahahahahahha!!!

I LOVE that Julia book!! The timer would save my butt or would that be cookies more than once and the glass bowls are very cool! And there is more?! Great package so far Gina!! Lucky you Karen!

David

I can't imagine what will be in the next box, this one is great. Those little bowls are calling my name and I need a timer I can wear around my neck.

Karen, glad you are home from the hospital and doing well.

Gina, looking forward to seeing what is in box #2.

I'm trying to catch up on the swap posts and it is so fun to see what everyone is getting.

I'm glad that you're home Karen.

Gina, those bowls are gorgeous. I love that Italian bruschetta.

Tikanas

The timer looks wonderful and I know you'll love the TJs treats too. Have fun with the cookbook; maybe Charles will use it!

Great box Gina, can't wait for number 2.

Lee

I have been using my little bowls for EVERYTHING!! I love them. I'm finding they are perfect for individual servings of ice cream, Jell-O, boiled potatoes, soup, broth, sweet banana pudding and pasta. Today I'm jumping in there with a little boiled chicken! Whoo hoo! I'm going to start adding a little substance to my diet this week and I can't figure out if I want to use the peach salsa on a Tuna steak or just eat it out of the jar. I can't wait!

Gina, I love these little bowls! They look so pretty just sitting on the counter....they match my kitchen because of a soft peachy glow they have. The book is a very interesting read. I'm almost halfway finished with it!

Oh wow, I love those little candy dishes. Gina are they vintage? They look it.

I can just see Karen on the computer with her timer around her neck.

Ann