This gift couldn't have been more perfect and I think I may have squealed when I opened the box! Santa sent me cheese! Literally!! I mentioned in my notes to Santa that I'd love something special from where they live, and in my favourite foods, cheese always comes first. I love cheese! So what is the first thing Imsee when I opened my box?.... An ice pack... wtf? I was very confused for a few seconds and then I saw the cheese. Santa really truly sent me cheese. DId I mention that I love cheese? My Santa is from an area with a burgeoning artisan food community. Along with the cheese was some lovely cranberry-raspberry merlot jelly, and a gingerbread chocolate pop (which my daughters immediately claimed).

Now to understand just how perfect this gift is, my husband and I have made it a tradition every Christmas Eve to splurge on a variety of special cheeses and crackers, and that's our dinner for the evening. I look forward to it all year long, scoping out new kinds to try. I couldn't help but crack the package open for a sample. Amazingly delicious maple-smoked cheese! I popped the jam open, and got a whiff of merlot... some crackers, a sliver of cheese, and a dollop of the jam... perfection! Can't wait for a repeat on Christmas Eve.

For a little added bonus, my daughters are very clumsy and in regular need of ice packs. We just lost a couple that had sprung some leaks, and so even the ice pack will come in handy!!

Thanks for adding a very special touch to our Christmas Santa!!