Well, I won’t have it said that I’m a person who does things by halfs, so here is a template for your first email contact with your Foodie Penpal. I think it covers all the bases but if you think of anything, leave a comment and I’ll get it added.
Dear <Foodie Penpal’s name>,
Hello! I’m your Foodie Penpal for this month. I want to make sure I send you a parcel you’ll love, so I just have a few questions…
- First of all, to what address should I send your parcel?
- Do you have any dietary requirements?
- Any allergies?
- Would you prefer healthy items, sweet treats or a mix of both?
- Foods and drinks you especially like or dislike? Think about spices, flavours, textures and more…
- Are you more of a cook or a baker (or both)?
- Would you prefer edible treats, things you can use to make your own treats or a mix of both?
I’m looking forward to sending your parcel out, it will be in the post by the 20th of the month, I promise. In the meantime, I’ll be checking out your blog – and feel free to check mine too!
Cheers,
<Your Name>
<Your blog URL> *
<Your Twitter ID> *
<Your Facebook page> *
* Delete as appropriate.
March 5th, 2012 at 1:47 PM
It would be good to include your twitter/facebook group info as well
March 5th, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Do you like spicy food/spices? might be another good one
March 5th, 2012 at 7:44 PM
Great ideas Jennie – I think the spices might come under ‘Foods you like or dislike’, but I’ll rephrase a little. Will add in a space for Facebook/Twitter.
November 6th, 2012 at 7:22 AM
I have stolen this as is for my foodie penpals in kenya
starting this month. wish me luck . do pay me a visit: foodieinthedesert.com
November 6th, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Hey, this is great news! Best of luck!