October's Swap- 5-A-Day Swap with CorgiPants

Hello!  I'm Jenna, your October Swap Day host!  I write the SwapDex and can also be found at my personal blog, CorgiPants. 

This month our theme is:
5-A-Day Fruits and Veggies Swap

Here in the US, it's harvest time!  And while we're reaping our bounties, in other parts of the world gardeners are planning and planting their gardens and dreaming of their rewards for their hard work.  We all know we should eat a variety of fruits and veggies.  But did you also know that we should wear, write on, decorate our homes with and mail out a variety of fruits and veggies as well?  Ok, maybe that's not what the official guidelines say.  But I think it's true.  Fruits and veggies are colorful and always make me smile!  Some ideas to get you thinking: grape cluster earrings, cherry note cards, eggplant salt and pepper shakers, a plush bell pepper, celery and carrot apron, watermelon place mats, a pea pod-shaped eye pillow, you get the idea.  Maybe keep in mind your partner's favorites or expand their knowledge with regional delicacies.  (Please do not send any ACTUAL produce as the postal service doesn't like that.)

Your swap package should include:
at least one fruit and/or veggie themed item (preferably handmade)
AND
at least one recipe that features fruits and/or veggies

Timeline:
Sign up by October 7th, 2007
Partners assigned on October 8th, 2007 (You will be sending to ONE partner but not  the same person that sends to you.)
Send out packages by October 15th, 2007

To participate, comment below with your favorite fruits/vegetables and whether you are willing to send internationally or prefer not to.  Let's have fun with our food!

Comments

[carolee Sherwood]

i'm in! this sounds like fun. i'm also happy to send anywhere.

my favorite vegetables: broccoli, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes
favorite fruits: the perfect sweetest seedless oranges, fresh pineapple ...

[Tiffany]

ooo sounds like fun!!

I'll have a go at sending to US and outside :)

fave fruits: berries and grapes and cherries, mangoes, papaya (can i add coconut? lol)

fave vegetables: zucchini too!, tomatoes, asparagus, carrots :)

[Katie]

I'm in, too! I like onions and pears. (not together, either) :)

I prefer to ship in the US, if possible. :)

[fabulousJEN*]

My favorite fruits are:
mangoes, kumquats, perfectly ripe pears

My favorite vegetables are:
brussel sprouts, fresh green beans, beets

I look forward to participating in this swap!

[lovie]

Well, I love food so I guess I'm in!

[Melba]

I am in~I will send anywhere!

[Marie]

I'm in...we are spud country...that should be fun. Any potato lovers out there? Marie

[miriam]

I'll bite. (tee hee) I'll send anywhere and my favorite's are cherries and onions, though not necessarily served together. :) Miriam

[Tammy]

Jenna - this is SO fun!! I love your unique idea for a swap - and I'm definitely in!

I'd have to say my favorite veggie is zucchini, and my fruit would have to be Asian pears!

I'm willing to send anywhere! :)