What can someone find in the IFBC gift bag? There are plenty of
things that you could guess like a recipe book, a cheese cutter
and an ice cube tray. But there are some items that are random and unrelated to
a food blogger, like the pair of sun glasses and the odd selfie sticker.
I love gifts. Unlike others who feel maybe intimated or
overwhelmed from the unexpected box or just like to "play" humble, I have always
welcomed them small or large. A gift is a manifestation of generosity in any
shape or form: from a red apron to a freshly-baked cookie, I grab it with an
open heart and the smile of a little girl. I don’t feel any guilt and have no regrets.
It is not a coincidence that the gift chose to appear in this particular
moment, in this particular bag. Maybe there is a reason for that. Maybe it’s
time to embrace it and learn something new.
What I can possible
learn from Krusteaz's apron? Well, maybe to cook more often and keep the dough away from my shirt. The cheese cutter? To cut cheese better by indulging in cheese
more often. The ice cube tray? To make ice cubes with different ingredients and use
them for iced coffee or cocktails. Not all the items in the bag have an
educational purpose like the gluten free crackers or the notebooks; they will still
serve me well but I know how already. Manitoba Harvest's hemp seeds will pair well with the Stonyfield yogurt and the
recipe books will generate new ideas for cooking. My check list is in good
order.
Opened and almost gone! |
My thanks to all those who accepted to give away their unique
and useful products. I am certain that they found a place in our homes already.
Now let me find my selfie stick. Time to take some selfies.
I have to learn to take better photos.... |
1 comments:
Gift bags are amazing!! Gotta love getting exposed to all the new fun stuff :)
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