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May Foodie Penpals Reveal Day

May 31, 2012 by Lindsay 66 Comments

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Hi Friends!

It’s my favorite day of the month 🙂 Foodie Penpals reveal day!!

 
This month I totally lucked out getting matched with Lena from Lena on the Beach! She is one of FPP’s biggest fans and has been a constant source of support for me as the program grows bigger and bigger each month. Plus, she’s from Boston. I love Boston 🙂 Anyways…she knocked it out of the park with this box. Seriously. It was packed to the brim with delicious goodies. Wanna see?!

 

 
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Look at all that stuff!! Let’s make a list of what was inside:
  • Homemade Kombucha- delicious!
  • Homemade Energy Bars- perfect snack!
  • Homemade Savory Seed & Nut Mix- for topping soups and salads
  • Apple Butter- Delicious on toast
  • Bread- From her favorite bakery…inhaled it!
  • Single Serving Chia Seed Packets- perfect for my purse
  • Justin’s Nut Butter & PB cups- my fav 🙂
  • Trader Joe’s Green Tea Mints- awesome since I gave up gum!
  • Fun Foodie Magazines- LOVE foodie mags 🙂
 
Pretty good, right?! Well I saved my two favorite things to tell you about separately:
 
1) Ginger Peach Granola. OH.MY.GOSH. I am obsessed. It’s my new favorite thing. I LOVE the flavor pairing. SO so good you guys! In fact, I immediately emailed her and asked if she could write a guest post with the recipe so hopefully I can share it with you guys soon. I love ginger and peaches but have never thought of them together! Obsessed, I tell you! In fact, I”m gonna have Lindsay make me Ginger Peach Healthy Bites for my next order 🙂
 
 
2) She made me CDs! In her email she asked me what kind of music I like to listen to when I’m in the kitchen. When I told her country, she sent me two CDs…one of country jams on one with some Boston rock and roll 🙂 I thought this was the CUTEST idea! I’ve had the country one in my car since I got it. She got some of my favs on there but alson introduced me to some new artists. I’ve been listening to “Beer Money” by Kip Moore and “Georgia Peaches” by Lauren Alaina on repeat for the past 2 weeks. Love them!
 
Anyways, thanks so much Lena for an amazing package!!! I loved everything so much!

 

 
The Lean Green Bean
 
 

 

Now, don’t you wanna join in the fun?! Here are the Foodie Penpals details:
 

-On the 5th of every month, you will receive your penpal pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.
-You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal! 
-The boxes are to be filled with fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written. This can be anything from a note explaining what’s in the box, to a fun recipe…use your imagination!
-You are responsible for figuring out the best way to ship your items depending on their size and how fragile they are. (Don’t forget about flat rate boxes!)
-Foodie Penpals is open to blog readers as well as bloggers. If you’re a reader and you get paired with a blogger, you are to write a short guest post for your penpal to post on their blog about what you received. If two readers are paired together, neither needs to worry about writing a post for that month. 
-Foodie Penplas is open to US & Canadian residents.  Please note, Canadian Residents will be paired with other Canadians only. We’ve determined things might get too slow and backed up if we’re trying to send foods through customs across the border from US to Canada and vice versa. 

If you’re interested in participating for June, please CLICK HERE to fill out the participation form and read the terms and conditions.

You must submit your information by June 4th as pairings will be emailed on June 5th! You will receive a confirmation email from me within 24 hours if you sign up. IF YOU DON’T GET ONE, send me an email!

*If you’re from somewhere besides the US, Canada or Europe and want to participate, send me an email and I’ll see if we get enough interest this month!

 
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Jaren@Kiwi Fit Blog says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    All those goodies and CDs?! Win!

    P.s. I loveeeee Boston too! Spent two weeks there a few years ago and loved every minute of it.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:34 AM

      it’s such a fun city!!

      Reply
  2. Tania F. Walsh says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Great pack.. I love the idea of the music CD:) Gives me ideas. This was my first foodie penpal exchange, and I loved it. Thanks for the great concept.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:34 AM

      awesome! glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Karen G says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Well isn’t that CD idea just brilliant?? I love it! I may have to “borrow” it one month or two in the future. How creative! I agree, the ginger-peach combination is quite delightful. Kudos on another great month! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:34 AM

      definitely a good idea to borrow!

      Reply
  4. Farrah says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    My goodness! What a unique and delicious package! I have never heard of single serve chia seed packets!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      they’re so convenient when you’re on the go!

      Reply
  5. Christy says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    ginger peach, that sounds so summer and delish! the cd’s idea is making us all look bad, haha. I love it though!!! So thoughtful

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      i know! she really outdid herself!

      Reply
  6. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Ginger peach granola sounds delicious!! What a great package. I had so much fun participating this month. Thanks Lindsay for coordinating all of this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      yay! so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    CDs are such a fun idea!!! I can’t wait for life to calm down so I can jump back in this July with some Argentinean treats. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      lucky for whoever you get!!

      Reply
  8. Eating as a Path to Yoga says

    May 31, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Looks like you got some great stuff! Thanks for coordinating all of this month after month! It’s so fun!! XOXO

    Reply
  9. Julie says

    May 31, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    Love the CDs!

    Reply
  10. Miz says

    May 31, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    DANG this is so cool.

    Reply
  11. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    May 31, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Homemade kombucha!!! Everything sounds delicious. And you KNOW how much I love Justin. *swoon*

    Reply
  12. lindsay says

    May 31, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    she sent you homemdae kombucha?? I am so so jealous. thats awesome! And yes, ginger peach healthy bites are calling your name.
    xoxo

    Reply
  13. sarah @ sarah learns says

    May 31, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    so cute! i love that she sent you so many homemade snacks and the cd’s! what a fun idea! 🙂

    thanks for all of your hard work with fpp, my dear!

    Reply
  14. Aparna B. @ Not A Leaf says

    May 31, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    OMG. What a great package! that’s such a great idea to make a mixed CD! I need to remember that for the next package I send out 🙂 I’m bummed I won’t have time to participate in June 🙁 but I can’t wait for July!! Thx for keeping this thing going, girl! I love it 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      we will miss you!!

      Reply
  15. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    May 31, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    yum! i love ginger peach together, i’ll have to do some experimentation. and the mix cds…so fun!

    Reply
  16. Natalie @ FreshLifeFindings says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I love this idea of Foodie Pen Pals! I joined today and am so excited to be apart 🙂 Thanks for creating this program!

    Reply
  17. natalie @ southern fit foodie says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    The CD idea is great! I may have to include that in another box. Thanks again for putting all this together, Lindsay! You’re the best!

    Reply
  18. Calee (@chimes) says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Holy crap look at that! You got an awesome box. I’m kind of disappointed with mine this month (I got BEANS.), but she sent me some interesting spices, so that’s fun.

    Reply
  19. Lena (@LenaOnTheBeach) says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I’m so happy you liked everything! Yes — the ginger peach granola recipe is coming. Soon, I promise.

    The CDs were a random stroke of genius when I came across a pile of old CD-Rs while I cleaning and packing — and it definitely helps that we like so much of the same music. In fact – those are 2 of the most played songs from my 16+ hour drive! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      haha they were so good. i love them!

      Reply
  20. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says

    May 31, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Thank you for putting together this awesome Foodie Pen Pal Club. I love it!

    Reply
  21. Kelly says

    May 31, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    AH, that’s so cool that you got mix CD’s!! Thanks again for all of the work that you do to put this fun exchange together! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Caitlin says

    May 31, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I think it’s so cool that your package has such a personal flair with all the homemade food and the CDs! Also adore that she included foodie magazines. You really lucked out!

    Reply
  23. Kalee says

    May 31, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Yum! I have been wanting to try Kombucha!!

    Reply
  24. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Yay Lena! Awesome package 🙂

    Reply
  25. Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    The CD idea is so so thoughtful! I love that. And ginger + peaches sounds amazing. I might need to bake some and swap out my normal cinnamon sprinkle. Love FPP!

    Reply
  26. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Love these! Such a lovely package, so many delicious things! I love that kitchen jams cd, such a creative idea 🙂

    Reply
  27. Noelle at Noelle's Notebook says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Wow! Ginger Peach?! That sounds wicked good! Sounds like you had as good of a package as I did! I’m so glad I discovered this program! Great idea, Lindsay! Thank you!

    Reply
  28. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    homemade goodies are the best!! your box was awesome!!

    Reply
  29. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    May 31, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Wow sending a CD is super creative!

    Thanks for hosting Lindsay! I had a fun first month! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      awesome!!! glad to hear it!

      Reply
  30. kristy @ gastronomical sovereignty says

    May 31, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    foodie magazines and cds?? i love it! and how great of her to include so many gorgeous home made items! she obviously cared 🙂

    Reply
  31. Danielle says

    May 31, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    This looks like so much. Can’t wait to join in.

    Reply
  32. Bailey @ Onederland or Bust! says

    May 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    This was my first month doing the Foodie Penpal and I really enjoyed it! Thank you for taking so much time and organizing this every month! 🙂

    Reply
  33. Lorna says

    May 31, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I need to start making stuff to send!

    Reply
  34. tljordan says

    May 31, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Such a great idea! I just joined, looking forward to getting started on this for next month!

    Reply
  35. Leonor @FoodFaithFitness says

    May 31, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I can’t believe how many people participate! This looks like fun!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      i know!! it’s getting crazy big 🙂

      Reply
  36. Dashinista says

    May 31, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I would LOVE to take part but I am based in the UK, please let me know if Foodie Penpals branch out to Europe 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 31, 2012 at 11:03 PM

      there is a european branch!

      Reply
  37. Heather @ Better With Veggies says

    May 31, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Wow – you really got an amazing box! Although I think you have to step up your game when you send a box you YOU – you are the FPP queen, after all! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    May 31, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Awesome goodies! Jealous of the home brewed kombucha 😉

    Reply
  39. Kailey says

    May 31, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    looks like you hit the jack pot with your penpal loot! Justins makes the best nut butters 🙂

    Reply
  40. Vesna says

    May 31, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Wow, you definitely scored with all of those goodies! I’m especially curious about the kombucha… I’ve yet to try any kind as I’m not a huge sweet tea person. I think I may just have to bite the bullet!

    Reply
  41. Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says

    May 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    You like country music?!?!!? We can be friends.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      duh. it’s my fav 🙂

      Reply
  42. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    How fun!! As soon as I get a not so crazy month, I so wanna join you all!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:38 AM

      yes! we’d love to have you!

      Reply
  43. [email protected] says

    May 31, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Wow, what a fantastic box! I think I’d be feeling the pressure to get matched with you. I’m kind of sad this month – my penpal didn’t seem to blog about her box. She did send me a sweet thank you email, so there’s that.

    Thanks again as always for all the work you put into Foodie Pen Pals. So fun.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      June 1, 2012 at 12:45 AM

      OK, I need to retract my last comment. I’m just impatient and my Pen Pal did post about her box. And, she even liked what I sent – yay!

      Reply
      • Lindsay says

        June 1, 2012 at 9:32 AM

        wonderful!!

        Reply
  44. Alison says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Thanks for all your hard work organizing this Lindsay! I love that you got some fun homemade gifts too.

    Reply
  45. MCM Mama says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    What a great package!

    I love this exchange! Thanks so much for running it!

    Reply
  46. Michelle (Better with Berries) says

    June 1, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    That CD is such a cute idea!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:30 AM

      i know!!!! i loved it!

      Reply
  47. Annie@afterwork5k says

    June 1, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Hi! Just finding this foodie pen pals – what a fun idea! I signed up & am excited to join! Thanks for your effort, I am enjoying your blog. You seem to be good at web design/tech stuff. I am impressed, I am new to blogging and learning but realying on what’s there for me, cannot write html code!

    Reply
  48. Diana @ VeggieNextDoor says

    June 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    WOW! What a fantastic above-and-beyond awesome package! The CDs are SUCH a thoughtful extra. That Edible Boston magazine looks beautiful. It reminded me that we have an Edible Chicago publication too that I love, but it can only be found at very few shops in the city – I need to go on a treasure hunt to get myself a copy!

    Reply
  49. Lesley says

    June 5, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Just found out about this & had to sign up right away! This is SO cool! I can’t wait to start!!!!

    Reply

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