I love getting packages in the mail. Even if I know what I’m getting, I tingle with anticipation—tearing at the masking tape, prying open the box, ripping out the wrapping paper or rummaging around the packaging popcorn, wondering all the while what the contents will look like. Finally wresting my hidden treasure from its cardboard prison, I ooh and ahh, pleased that my new toy has safely found its home.
So it was the other day, when a box arrived, playfully sealed with colorful polka dot masking tape. What could this fun little package contain? I honestly had no idea. The customs declaration sticker gave me a clue: chocolate and a book. Aha! I had completely forgotten about the chocolate shop food destinations blogging event. The package contained the prize for the event, chocolate from Australia and a book about food. This is why I love receiving packages. Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.
Inside the carefully packaged box was my copy of Digital Dish, a little box of truffles from Melbourne’s Koko Black, and a lovely card from Emily, the event organizer.
The delicate truffles had melded together a bit, forming one large truffle. That’s to be expected though, truffles are so delicate. No matter. The chocolates are smooth, creamy, and delicious. Each bite is different, because it’s composed of a different truffle. I’m trying to make the box last by limiting myself to one luscious bite per day. Except for the day I got them, of course.
Thank you Emily, for the chocolates, the book, and the card, and for hosting this chocolatey event! And thank you for reading!
