The First Illinois Swap Rules!

From way up in cold northern Illinois, we hear the weather was brutal but the Orchardists Soup Swap of Rockford was a resounding success.

Just had to let you know that the first ever Illinois Soup Swap went terrific. Despite the cold and snow I had 8 of my coworkers from the orchard gather for a dinner of soup, salad, bread and dessert before we swapped our soups. One of my coworkers was sick, but she sent her soup. [Way to proxy!] So we had 9 to choose from. Everyone seemed to have a great time and left around 11pm with their quarts of soup. What a great way to help the dreary month of January have a fun party and something to look forward to all month.

Jennifer's email ends the way we like them to: I can't wait to host it again next year.