Hazmat it isn't!

After the last debacle with ordering bitter orange, I tried a new source. As I was enjoying my supper I heard the familiar sound of the UPS driver. We get almost daily packages. Not because I buy so much (which I do, since having M.S. I pretty much never drive anywhere), but because Hanford doesn't have a regular route (at least where our church is located) and the nice UPS drivers bring the packages destined for our church to our home. Ah, the perks of living in a small town! Wait, I was talking about hazmat.

Gene answered the door thinking yet another package for our church was here, but NO, it was a package from Cuban Food Market! I decided after reading Kikita's post about Royal Violet Cologne, to try a bottle. And while I am at it I thought I would try their bitter orange and cooking wine.

I couldn't wait to spray on the cologne! I don't even like to wear cologne because it always makes me allergic. But not this one. It smells so wonderful! The other things arrived safe and sound and for a very reasonable price. I can't wait to make Arroz con Pollo de Perez-Puelles for my family. I could have a full house as my brother's children are visiting. It could be a big fat Irish/Italian family!

Thanks for the recommendations Kakita! Did you get my picture?

Bitter Orange is Hazmat?

We arrived home today and a package that had this label was on my door step. I was a tad bit freaked out. I figured the government agents were hiding in the bushes. I mean, it says HAZMAT! Completely freaked out we brought it inside. I was a little afraid to open it, but then I thought, the gov. obviously checked it, so it must be ok. If I were mean, I would end the post here. But because I know how hard it is not to open a box (hence the name "Pandora"), this is what was inside

I blame Marti! How can you make Arroz Con Pollo, without it? I guess I need to find another way to get my bitter orange marinade, because I don't want HAZMAT at my door!