I came home and headed for the mail boxing knowing that my gift was here. A lumpy, slightly beaten, and somewhat heavy box awaited me. A re-purposed Amazon box, as I have come to learn, often holds hidden treasures. Wasting no time I had the parcel torn open. I don't know what I expect during these exchanges, but for some reason I always say, "That's not what I'd have gotten me." I don't say this to be rude, but I'm always happily curious when piecing together my gifts.

I'm a snacker and proud of it, and the fat kid inside of me is very pleased. Local and handmade are two phrases that I love reading, hearing, seeing, and most of all eating. Being Dutch Pennsylvanian myself with my maternal Great-Great-Grand-Mother Hepler being raised in an Amish orphanage herself.

Starting with two jars that I can't wait to pop the tops off of. Apple Butter, which I always enjoy but never seem to have all that often, that is made with 3 ingredients like it should be. And something I've never seen before, Bacon Dressing which appears to be bacony mayonnaise. The jar suggests it warm on salad or vegetables or used in potato salad. Can't wait.

Accompanying those are a sack of Amish Country Popcorn. Which, claims to be a special strain that's tender and special for popcorn. As well as a sampler jar of popcorn seasoning with 4 varieties.

All and all a nice surprise that I will enjoy for some time to come.

Thank you Madam