'Tis The Season To Entertain & To Be Entertained

October Swap proved Dallas swappers are a fancy lot.  The Holidays are around the corner...love this time of year...soon we'll be sending invitations or getting invitations to mingle, sparkle and party.  When invited I love taking an edible host gift...the list is long: wine, coffee beans, fruit jam, local honey + cheese, seasonal organic fruit, you get the idea. 

For my November swap I will keep in mind the many invitations to come, wink, and what I would love to gift the host.  My wish is that it can be served that evening, enjoyed the next morning or shared with friends at a later date.  Think I'll make pear butter, apple butter, tomato jam........

September Swap

Wow! We had some really beautiful swap goodies. It was so much fun meeting new people that share the food passion!

Check out all the beautiful food and fun here. Join our flickr group and share your photos with us. Join our facebook page to see all the latest and greatest happenings.

With two swaps behind us, I'm finding more and more inspiration to branch out with some new creations! I'm thinking I'll do all kinds of different spreads next month. Or maybe pickles? Jams? Maybe I'll bake? No I'll do something with my 25 pounds of fire roasted hatch green chiles hanging out in my freezer. Who knows! We'll see! Can't wait! :-)

Stay tuned for October swap details. We'll open registration in the next couple of weeks. We have a new host...so exciting!

Last but not least...BIG THANKS to Phillip and The Wine Therapist! You rock!

Dallas Morning News

Dallas Taste The Honey Food Swappers is featured in Dallas Morning News early Sunday edition, Arts & Life section.  Beautiful photography by Micheal Ainsworth/DMN Staff Photographer.  Cheryl Ng Collette, blog author of ittybittyfoodies and DMN special contributor, tells the tale of the first swap and tips on hosting a food-swapping party.

We still have a few spots left.  Feeling the whiff...register for the up coming food-swap.  Event is limited to 40.

Registration Is On.....

Greetings Swappers, the registration for the 2nd Dallas Taste The Honey Food Swappers has been sent to your email, 40 swapper spaces are available.  If you are interested in participating but did not get an invitation please email a request to be added to our guest list:  tastethehoneyfoodswappers@honeygirlkitchen.com. 
Please gather with us to celebrate and trade homemade, homegrown, or foraged goods. We emphasize local and organic goods. 

What to bring?
All swap items must be homemade, homegrown, or foraged by you. Think baked goods, jam, pickles, spreads, honey, vinegar, granola, pasta, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, homemade sausages, backyard eggs … you name it! Bring at least 4 swaps and more if you want. You can bring a bunch of one thing or multiples of a few different things. If possible, bring samples for others to try.
Also, remember to bring a potluck item to share with your new foodie friends.

The Wine Therapist
Phillip Nikpour, owner of The Wine Therapist, has graciously agreed to host September's swap.  He'll feature 3 different kinds of wine for us.  Thanks Phillip!

Interested in hosting a swap?  Email us at tastethehoneyfoodswappers@honeygirlkitchen.com

This is a community event and by participating you are acknowledging that you will use the highest cleanliness standards in your kitchens and gardens to prepare your goods. By participating in this event, you are also acknowledging that the food items being traded are not necessarily prepared in any "approved" kitchen or space inspected by any government agency.
This is purely a swap - no selling or exchange of money is allowed.

A Swapping Good Time

Dallas Taste The Honey Food Swapper Co-Organizers

The first swap was a sweet success. Everyone that attended was a first time swapper ... according to presentation you'd think they were expert swappers.

Party started at 7pm the ambiance was perfect. The wine was nice, the hibiscus tea was vibrant ... everyone seemed happy and ready to mingle. New friends were made ... business cards and numbers were exchanged ... 'I'll friend you' was spoken through out the evening.

Let the silent auction begin...

Non-swap Snacks

- Swapper Swag -

Dallas Taste The Honey Food Swappers will meet every 1st Thursday of every month. This is a private club but all are welcome. Check back and 'like' FB for upcoming details.

Happy Swapping.

Why Swap?

Herbs + Goat Cheese + EVOO

Food swapping is new to me but the idea of it is so intriguing.  I want to meet like-minded DIY foodies.  I want to hear their cooking/baking journey.  I want to taste their new or old family recipes.  It's going to be exciting to walk away with food I have not tried, food I love but have not had the time to make and food that I'll eat months later (canned preserves etc..).  Count me in 'I'm Interested'. Are you in?

august 4 swap

we've got some great swappers participating in our first swap! take a peek at some of the swaps:

granola

organic and natural granola bars

jack daniels BBQ sauce

aji - a columbian salsa

southwest chicken cobbler

organic cream cheese loaves

mango salsa

cilantro hummus

eggs from backyard cage free chickens

honey from a backyard hive

organic pancake mix

hatch green chile salsa

raspberry, strawberry, blueberry jam

banana nut crunch muffins

registration is still open if you are interested! just email us.