Swap Package Received!

I signed up for a secret swap on Ravelry called "Soul Food Swap." The idea is to swap yarn, food goodies, and kitchen gadgets with another like-minded Raveler. I sent a package to NY and got one from VA! It was VERY fun! My spoiler turned out to be Amy (a.k.a. DeathByYarn). Here are some pictures of me opening my box and all the goodies that were inside!

I arrived home from work on a rainy, cruddy night to find a surprise swap package!

I couldn't wait to get my package open! Cunningham was excited too.

Everything was wrapped in pretty pink tissue.

Mmmmm! Choco covered beans!!

The yarn is BEYOND gorgeous! Amy got me Cascade Heritage hand painted sock yarn in hues of red and dark purple. I love love love it!

My swap pal sent a mix of some of her favorite songs - what a nice idea! I also received recipes for Amy's Super Bean Chili, Cous Cous-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars, and Fried Potatoes & Veggies! Thanks so much for passing along your favorite vegetarian recipes Amy - they sound awesome.

Sorry buddy, only treats for me this time.

Other goodies included Earl Gray Tea, a tea scoop, a pretty pattern called Loopy Laces Toe-Up Socks, adorable licorice scottie dogs, pumpkin scone mix and a nice card. My first swap experience was beyond what I expected - thanks SO much Amy!

Sole Food Swap Q&A

I'm participating in my first swap on Ravelry! It sounded like so much fun I couldn't pass it up. These questions and answers are for whoever gets my name:

1. What weight of sock yarn do you generally prefer (fingering, sport, or DK?)
   I've only worked with fingering and sport weight but I'm open to anything.
   

2. What is your favorite type of yarn to knit with?
   I tend to lean towards superwash wool with nylon but like cotton as well.
   

3. Are there any brands of sock yarn that you have wanted to work with but have not had the chance?
   I'm easy - if it's pretty I'll use it!
   

4. What colors do you like?
   Blue, purple, dark reds and greens but I have a lot of this in my stash. I enjoy variegated and self-striping, as well as solids for intricate patterns.
   

5. What colors do you not like?
   I can't imagine I'd ever like orange socks and I have issues with some browns / golds.
   

6. What type of recipes do you usually cook with?
   I'm a vegetarian (no meat / fish) so I enjoy cooking pasta, rice, and vegetable dishes.
   

7. What type of recipes do you usually bake with?
   Baking is my favorite!! I love love love to bake. I enjoy making cookies the most, but bars, muffins, pies, tarts, bread are right up my alley too.
   

8. What is your favorite food?
   Bread and pasta with chocolate cream pie for dessert. *ok, I'm drooling now*
   

9. Are you a tea or coffee drinker?
   Tea and hot chocolate! I don't touch coffee but for some reason don't mind eating the beans when they're smothered in chocolate.
   

10. What type of sweets do you like?
    mmmm - I have a serious sweet tooth. Chocolate is my favorite (especially dark) but anything goes.
    

11. Does your kitchen have a theme?
    Nah - my kitchen is very eclectic.
    

12. Do you have any allergies (to food, fibers, pets, etc) or diet restrictions?
    Just that I'm a vegetarian. I eat cheese but only bake with eggs and milk (for example, I don't eat quiche or milkshakes). I pretty much have a 4 egg limit on baked goods - else they start tasting too "eggy" for me. I also stay clear of anything that has gelatin because it's an animal product. Unfortunately, this rules out everything with marshmallows, Skittles, Starburst and almost anything gummy (bears, worms, etc). Although swedish fish are fine - strange!
    

13. Is there anything else you would like your pal to know?
    I'm super excited to be participating in this swap! I can't wait to get to know you and see what kind of cool stuff you've chosen for me! You can find loads more about me from my Ravelry profile, projects and stash.