Mug Swap 2014 ~ All shipped! All arrived!

[True]

That "manatea" is adorable xD

Im studying my partners Q&A and hopefully will get some shopping in today.
Thankgod theres a mug limit cause i have so much in common with my partner id probably go nuts xD

[xeevee]

Oh my gosh that manatee is the best thing ever!  I love how creative some tea infusers can be. 

[Mkia]

Ahhhh so many things I want to buy my partner! I love swap shopping lol.

[xeevee]

I have a question. 

How game are you at trying foods or drinks from other countries/cultures?  Anything you would rather avoid flavours wise? (just as an example, chili, bacon, chocolate)

[M!ndy]

So excited to start shopping for my partner! I've also added a few little details to my original answers.

How game are you at trying foods or drinks from other countries/cultures?  Anything you would rather avoid flavours wise? (just as an example, chili, bacon, chocolate)
I'm not keen on anything other than candy and teas/coffee.

[SourdoughStomper]

With my dietary challenges, it would probably be tricky. Except maybe teas.

[Kitkumi]

Aww, the manatea infuser is adorable! My family used to visit relatives down in Florida when I was a kid and I loved all the different manatee items you could find there.

I can't wait to get started shopping. I keep reading over my partner's list and coming up with so many great ideas for their box I've also updated my original post with the new question.

[OLumeVaSti]

I have a question. 

How game are you at trying foods or drinks from other countries/cultures?  Anything you would rather avoid flavours wise? (just as an example, chili, bacon, chocolate)

I live by try anything once. The only thing I can't stand is sour stuff like lemon

[Mkia]

How game are you at trying foods or drinks from other countries/cultures?  Anything you would rather avoid flavours wise? (just as an example, chili, bacon, chocolate)

I'm inclined to "try everything once" but within reason lol. I don't do bugs. I'm not a fan of curry either. Chocolate is always a win. Bacon is fair game. I like chili as in the soupy chili dish if that's what you're referring to lol. I like spicy food. I have very much adapted to the "southwest palate" lol.

[archidraca]

How game are you at trying foods or drinks from other countries/cultures?  Anything you would rather avoid flavours wise? (just as an example, chili, bacon, chocolate)

The only "bacon candy" I like is thick cut, oven roasted bacon strips with a bit of brown sugar on top. 

I love most Japanese candies I've tried so...    As long as it's not something I've listed as me being allergic to or some kind of insect I think I will try it. 

[OLumeVaSti]

archidraca, you have a love a bacon like me.

[Mkia]

Lol I'm not so sure about bacon candy xD. I'd try it just for the pure novelty of it, though lol. I bet it's interesting.

Our state fair makes these bacon donuts. They're terrible in the best way. They're big maple frosted donuts with bacon crumbled on top. You can really only eat like one bite lol. We got one for basically the whole family to share xD haha.

[xeevee]

I went to a donut shop in San Diego called Donut Bar that sells bacon maple donuts. Voodoo Donut in Portland, Oregon does too.

[Mkia]

I went to a donut shop in San Diego called Donut Bar that sells bacon maple donuts. Voodoo Donut in Portland, Oregon does too.

I've heard Voodoo is good! I think I saw a special on them on food network once. I rarely eat donuts, but that would be a place I'd try if I ever find myself in Oregon lol.

I've got a question:
Do you like smelly stuff? Candles, bubble bath, soaps, etc?

My answer: Yes and no lol. I like candles in fall scents or ocean/water scents. I like soaps or body wash in any smell really. I DO NOT like lotion of any sort. I don't have a bath, so bubble bath wouldn't be used.

[M!ndy]

Do you like smelly stuff? Candles, bubble bath, soaps, etc?
I absolutely LOVE incense sticks and scented candles! Especially citrus, blossom, ocean and summery scents.

I also have a couple of questions for the group:
Are you looking for a mug for any place (Home/Work/School etc) in particular?

Would you prefer mugs that are Dishwasher/Microwave safe?


My answers:
Are you looking for a mug for any place (Home/Work/School etc) in particular?
Personally I'm not looking for a mug for anything especially, but I wouldn't mind a sturdy (yet cute!) mug to carry with me for Work/School.

Would you prefer mugs that are Dishwasher/Microwave safe?
Yes please.