Last week when I was talking about my carrot cake jam, I mentioned that I was making it for a food swap our library was hosting. I knew that there would be some tasty treats there (we have a large population of excellent cooks in our community), and the results did not disappoint!
So… what is a food swap and how does it work? Well, basically you bake, can, grow, forage, or otherwise bring something to the proverbial (and literal) table. You taste. You talk. You trade. It was so fun, and a great way to engage with our neighbors! We had many curious patrons who expressed interest in participating in our next go-around. And I hope they do! What a fun way to try new things.
Here’s what we had today…
Cookies:::
Ginger-chocolate mini scones:::
(My) carrot cake jam:::
Granola:::
Fresh honey nut butter:::
Local eggs from happy chickens:::
Sriracha (better than anything with a rooster on it — trust me!):::
Handcrafted vanilla extract:::
Spicy Guinness Mustard:::
We shall eat well, indeed! I feel a little bit spoiled, and a lot bit lucky to be part of this.
I am already thinking ahead and deciding what to make for our next one. Perhaps some fermented sauerkraut or spicy pickled vegetables? I definitely think it will be something fresh and vinegary. But homemade hot fudge could be fun too… So many delicious possibilities!