I am so excited to tell you about this program I have become a part of. It’s pen pals for the foodies and food bloggers! Yup, just like when you were in the third grade, but this one is actually fun (maybe yours was fun then, but mine was lame). Hosted by The Lean Green Bean, it’s really fun because you get paired with someone who sends you something, and someone different to send things to. You have a $15 product spending limit and can make homemade gifts too, as long as you’re respectful of your pal’s dietary needs (I requested gluten-free options). This was my first month participating and I loved it. Here’s what I received from my foodie pen pal, Renee, from New York City:
With the gluten-free cake mix, I knew I wanted to do something unique, so I used it for baking individual cupcakes, so I wouldn’t have to use the whole bag at once! Here’s two quick and easy ways to use gluten-free vanilla cake mix:
I love Mary’s Gone Crackers! They are so good and such a great low cal snack if you love chips/crackers.
Oh me too! I loved them! And I love alternative crackers and chips. I love how nutty these taste.
Oh man… this is dangerous! LOL! Sounds good!!
Yeah knowing how to keep cake mix at exactly the calories it comes with in the box is a pretty dangerous but on knowledge! For a whole cake, one box of mix combined with one CAN of soda is the perfect ratio. Then bake for the time and temp on the box!
Fun! I’ve done vegan package swaps with other bloggers before, and they’re sooooo much fun!!
I had so much fun with it! And if you have dietary parameters your Pal for that month is supposed to follow them!
Looks like a great package!