Thankyou so much for the gifts you sent!I particularly like the handwritten letter with usage tips.

The Umami paste is actually something I've been eyeballing in the supermarket for the last few months, so I was really excited to try it. The packaging recommended that it was really good with cheese, and I have to say it's a winning combination for me. That stuff is absolutely packed with flavour, and I'm happy to say you were right about not being able to taste the anchovies!

The Harrisa Paste is already earmarked for use with one of the recipes in the brilliant cookbook you sent me. Going to try it in the Morrocan Seven Vegetable Stew, although that will have to wait until tomorrow, as I'm currently making the Baked Ham in Cola recipe from the same cookbook. It won't be ready for a few hours, but my house smells delicious!

I love the cookbook - there are so many recipes in there I want to try, and I can see it getting plenty of use. Even when both condiments are gone, I can see me using recipes from this book way into the future, so thank you.

I'll upload pictures of the ham once it's cooked!