I don't even know HOW to start. My Santa is so considerate and kind, it's unbelievable. This is an absolutely incredible Secret Santa gift to receive, and perhaps one of the most thoughtful presents I've received. So my thanks goes out to /u/BrandiPHarv and her wonderful gift-packing skills.

Even before receiving the package, /u/BrandiPHarv told me that the gift would be a two-parter, and I was so excited! The fact that there were two packages that were coming just meant so much to me. Especially after being shafted four times in a row, this was sort of a healing moment for me. This is when I realized that /u/BrandiPHarv packs and ships her gifts with care and great concern.

Today, Canada Post came and I was able to pick up the package. If I had come to my apartment building an hour late, I would've missed it as they can't leave the item by the doors. So I was so thankful for being able to pick up my packages. Upon seeing that cute little Snoo on the box, I couldn't close my jaws because I couldn't believe it had arrived. It felt like I was back to being five years old, waiting for Santa to come and drop off my gift. I also had to rush to take out my DSLR because I knew crappy cell-phone coverage wouldn't be enough for all this biblical piece of work.

I proceeded to open the smaller box first, and it was a HUGE surprise. It was Peace by Chocolate that suddenly made my mouth water like crazy. I was in the middle of my diet, but this was my one guilty pleasure I just had to experience tonight...

Then came the second box. Even before opening, I noticed that there was another Snoo on the side in a sailboat which is actually super cute. Love the custom drawing, and it made my gift even more personalized. Inside was with couple cards, one of them being (I assume) /u/BrandiPHarv's dog! That was super awesome to see. Another was a post card with helpful notes because she couldn't send the food called "Donair" but she included the links to the recipe which is incredibly helpful. I will make sure to let you know how that goes, if I can get around to making it!

What I had asked my Santa was for foods that represent their culture or ethnic background. I thought it would represent their location well, and /u/BrandiPHarv have just done that exactly. My Santa being from the Maritimes, thought of snacks that would represent where she lives the best.

It was at this moment when I was flooded with gifts that I didn't even expect to be this plenty. One of the first things I had noticed were couple cans of Sussex Golden Ginger Ale along with Blueberry Pepper Jelly jar that would satisfy my hunger for a long while. But then I knew that wasn't it because in the middle were bunch of goodies covered in pretty red plaid patterns. Some of the stuff that were also in the pile were:

Old-Fashioned Kettle Cooked Chips Herring Fillet Snacks in a Can (that I've never seen before!) Dulse Natural Sea Vegetable (Used as snacks or garnish in soups) Maple Roasted Peanuts Pickled Beets from /u/BrandiPHarv's PERSONAL GARDEN!!! Peppermint "Nobs" Chicken Bones (Chocolates covered in Cinnamon) Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Egg!

Overall, /u/BrandiPHarv is an excellent Secret Santa and words STILL cannot describe enough the gratitude I have for all these AMAZING gifts she has sent me. Anyone that is to be receiving a gift from /u/BrandiPHarv is definitely in for a "treat" (haha I'll stop).

Again, many thanks for all these wonderful snacks, and your homemade pickled beets will definitely be put to good culinary use! :D