Recently I got to review a box of MARY’s secret ingredients (MSI). MSI is a limited edition culinary surprise box containing unique gourmet, artisanal ingredients along with small kitchen products. Each season, a box of surprise goodies will be delivered to your door to enjoy. If you don’t know what to do with the products, don’t worry as each ingredient in the box will be used in a recipe on the LOVE blog.
I love box ideas because 1) I really like surprise gifts in the mail. 2) I love to discover new snacks and cooking items. Getting a new sauce or herb will make me think outside of my regular kitchen box and be creative. Also I love that 10% of profits get donated to Feed The Children Organization.
If you’re interested sign up at Mary’s Secret Ingredients. For all the gourmet products I got it’s well worth the $25.95 price tag as I know how much this stuff costs in the store! Sign up for the Summer box, Autumn box or Winter box or go crazy and treat yourself to all 3. This makes a awesome gift as well, so think of upcoming foodie friends birthdays or anniversaries! They will love you for it! My birthday is October 24, so you know. 😉
Let’s look at the box! With my 2 helpers.. Xanadu and Goblin!
First up, it’s wrapped beautifully and very organized!
I was already oohing and ahhing. How long did these wafer cookies last in my kitchen? Less than 24 hours. The next day I went for a wafer cookie and they were GONE. The packaging was GONE. I texted Matthew “WHERE ARE THE WAFERS!!!!!”. He texted me that he ate the rest during the middle of the night. I was heart broken. Seriously.
These applewood smoked meats were also delicious. They lasted 2 days I think. I would totally buy these if I saw them in the store!
A big jar of fresh oregano that smells as good as you think it does!
Probably the highlight of the box for me (ok besides the wafer cookies) is this peppermint tea. Peppermint tea is one of my favs to enjoy and calm down with.
Even better is that it’s made right here in Brooklyn by Calmer Sutra Teas!
These were little pieces of cheeses that had a hint of spice to it.
This was a delicious brine that has me bursting with ideas! Goblin is pretty excited too.
So go ahead and put some LOVE in your cooking!
I hope you go ahead and try a box out, I really think you will love it!
Mary McCarthy says
I just received this s hostess gift. What a lovely surprise. I plan to use ths for other gits.
Anna Johnston says
What a fab idea, looks like you got some real gems in your box. I’d be totally happy to receive that kind of mail. Looking forward to seeing your creations. 🙂
Sues says
What a fun box of surprises! I love getting mail like this 🙂
Joanne says
What a super fun delivery!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
This is such a great box filled with some of the best goodies a foodie would want!!!!!!!!!!! That PEPPERMINT TEA!!!!!! And those wafers!!! Oh yum!!!! Can’t wait to see what deliciousness you come up with ! *-*
Jaclyn says
I seriously just signed up for naturebox yesterday. Now I want this one too! I love the idea of getting surprises in the mail, especially food related surprises!
Pamela says
Naturebox is great Jaclyn, enjoy it! You need to try the pub pretzels, they’re amazing!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
I love the idea of getting and giving this box. Thanks for sharing.
cheri says
Looks like you received some pretty cool stuff! Love the oregano!
miss messy says
Awww I’d love one of these it looks great. Nom to the tea. I love peppermint tea! 🙂
Suzanne says
I really like my box also, I love surprises too and also love getting food items that are different from what I normally see in the market.
Mason Canyon says
I love the idea of getting (good) surprises in the mail too. This looks like a fun way to try something you might not otherwise try.
Shashi says
Now I wish I could remember where I saw those dark chocolate wafer cookies – they are so totally addicting! They don’t last more than a couple hours in my house – I think I have wafer goblins! 🙂
This MSI box is such a cool idea – cannot wait to see what you come up with that fajita bath!
Nora (A Clean Bake) says
Oh this looks awesome! So many delicious things inside that box; I wouldn’t know what to eat first! (Ok that’s a lie: the wafers. THEN I wouldn’t know what to eat second)