nkcmike wins the packaging prize!

[gerisullivan]

A mere 1,373 miles of polar vortex weren't enough to overcome the packaging prowess of nkcmike. He might have been helped along by the naturally high concentration of glucose that keeps the innards of a frog from freezing all winter long, but his feat is no less impressive for that help.

Three layers of tightly-taped bubble wrap, with the bubbles growing ever smaller the further I cut into the treasure nestled in a box of packing peanuts eventually yielded an enormous jar of FROG preserves. While I knew the glass jar couldn't have possibly broken through harsh handling given how securely it was nestled in its box, the closer I got to the jar, the stronger the aroma of figs became. Surely that polar vortex plaguing the nation would have pierced every layer, freezing the preserves and breaking the glass from within?

Not a chance. And that's how I came to enjoy a thick spread of FROG preserves* spread on toast made from the last of my DeCamillo Italian bread for breakfast this morning.

YUM. Thank you, Mike!

* These particular FROG (Fig, Raspberry, Orange, & Ginger) preserves came from Spring Valley Farms in Holland, KY. It's probably a good thing they aren't available in Holland, MA as that Holland is a mere 5 miles from Toad Woods. The last thing I need is this kind of tasty temptation that near at hand!

Comments

[nkcmike.livejournal.com]

When I heard that the polar vortex was going to arrive about the same time as your pkg, I was kind of concerned about possible freezing.

I should have emailed you. I knew it had been delivered by the tracking.

But, all's well that ends well. You have to pick up the next jar in person here.