Came home to discover two packages waiting for me. I opened the small one first. I read the letter that was enclosed and learned that most almonds come from California. But there is a special almond that comes from Spain called a Marcona. Enclosed was a generous bag containing smoked Marcona almonds. I had to try them. My first recognizable taste was rosemary. Then the texture. Somewhere between a Macadamia nut and an almond, but closer to a Macadamia. Just outstanding! I couldn't stop eating them and even shared with my son as we opened the second box.
The first thing I notice is there is another familiar style box inside the box. A box I have seen many times containing adult crafted beverages. I also recognize the Goose Island logo. There was also another smaller box. Talking about being Nuke proof. This box was packed so well it could survive a nuclear meltdown in Iran.
After taking all of the bottles out and trying to contain my excitement, my son and I finger tested the Carolina Mustard sauce. When he saw the color, he said I hope that's mustard sauce. He is 14 and already has good taste. We both loved it. As for the other items here is the list.
Q BBQ Carolina Mustard Sauce
Q BBQ Texas Spicy Sauce
Q BBQ Q-Rub
Carribean Cooking Magic Hot Pepper Sauce
Cd from Jerry Lee Lewis
I can't wait to try everything. My son said, "dad you got to smoke those eggs again, that carolina sauce would be awesome on them" I have to agree. Then I told him to leave my sauces alone!
The beers are in the picture. Please forgive my long winded post but you have to understand that my first crazy passion and vice is beer. I have sampled over 1,000 different beers, and have documented them all. My sender sent me some of the best breweries in the country. 3 Floyds, Bells, and Two brothers. Those are all breweries I have tried and loved. The beers themselves are some of the best from those breweries. I am drinking the Robert the Bruce from Three Floyd's. I chose that one because it doesn't need to be ice cold, and is so tasty. I put it in an ice bath for 10 minutes to get it cool. A couple of the breweries I don't recognize, and that makes this even more exciting. I can't wait to try those.
I am going to thank my sender personally, But this is by far the best box I have seen. And since it's the last box, it wins. If that means anything.
Thanks to David (dls) You hit this one out of the park! I think I owe you a beer or two. And since we share a passion for good beer, you can expect I will be shipping something your way very soon.
