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What cake/biscuits will post well?
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My in-laws ever so kindly listended to our requests for Christmas this year and we really are SO appreciative that they got us vouchers towards a new TV for the kitchen rather than the usual 'smellies' we get, which just end up being 'recycled'.
I understand how most people don't like buying vouchers due to the lack of thought etc but it really means so much to me that they listened to our request.
I've wanted a TV for the kitchen for aaaaaages and thanks to thier generousity we've got enough vouchers to buy one now.
SO, we've never really exchanged thank you cards etc... But this year I really want to show my appreciation and thought about maybe baking something to send saying that I hade made it whilst my new TV was on in the background etc....
The problem is, they live in Kent which is about 250 miles from us so whatever I make would have to be posted... I could post it special delivery which would mean in would get there the next day but will be handled the same as any other parcel, eg. thrown about!
What could I make that could cope with this treatment and would show alot of thought?
Ps. They are all adults
I understand how most people don't like buying vouchers due to the lack of thought etc but it really means so much to me that they listened to our request.
I've wanted a TV for the kitchen for aaaaaages and thanks to thier generousity we've got enough vouchers to buy one now.
SO, we've never really exchanged thank you cards etc... But this year I really want to show my appreciation and thought about maybe baking something to send saying that I hade made it whilst my new TV was on in the background etc....
The problem is, they live in Kent which is about 250 miles from us so whatever I make would have to be posted... I could post it special delivery which would mean in would get there the next day but will be handled the same as any other parcel, eg. thrown about!
What could I make that could cope with this treatment and would show alot of thought?
Ps. They are all adults
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What about a fruit cake, like a Dundee Cake? They are quite solid and if you wrap in greaseproof first, then foil, and pack into a tin I think it should arrive intact. It will improve with keeping too.Official DFW Nerd No 096 - Proud to have dealt with my debt!0
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Gingerbread also improves for about a week, not quite so robust as a fruit cake, but probably a little lighter to post?
Maybe cling film it onto some thick cardboard so it can't bend? Then in a box? With some bubble wrap maybe?
Good luck!
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Shortbread travels brilliantly as it doesn't easily damage en route and takes a long time to go stale. Exceptionally easy to make, too!
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There are two main things to consider. Firsly hold things firmly together so that they don't crash together in transit and secondly make sure that there is sufficient padding and a box or tin to protect them from being damaged if something tries to dent the box.
If it is a cake, I would wrap it first in something hygienic like greaseproof and then cover with bubblewrap so that it is well padded all round to hold it firmly in place in an outer box or tin.
For biscuits I suppose it would depend how robust there are. Shortbread is quite strong so they could be packed tightly against each other so that they will stay in place and then deal with them as the cake. Thinner more crumbly biscuits would need to be wrapped individually but again need to be firmly held together.
Damage usually occurs in parcels when the packaging settles or loosens and things spend their journey rattling around and chipping off corners in the back of a van. When it is packed you should be happy to drop the parcel onto a solid floor. If you don't think it is up to surviving that you need more packaging. You can grab bubble wrap from banana boxes in supermarkets if you don't have any.
I think we should be all selling our advice here for biscuits!!0 -
I make gingerbread cookies which hold together very well and you can make loads for what looks like a tiny amount of mixture. If you want the recipe let me know and I will post it here. They are also delicious...0
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wouldnt mind the recipe myself if its no bother, probably cheaper than buying ginger snaps, thankskay41 wrote:I make gingerbread cookies which hold together very well and you can make loads for what looks like a tiny amount of mixture. If you want the recipe let me know and I will post it here. They are also delicious...0 -
Anzac biscuits post well, that's why they were designed... Anzac stands for "Australian and New Zealand Army Corps" - these biccies were posted to the troops during the war.
Recipe
1 cup plain flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup dessicated coconut
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons syrup or honey
1tsp bicarb
2 tbsp water
Melt butter, throw all other ingredients together, mix up... it really is that simple. Form slightly flattened balls on a baking sheet (no need to grease if it's non stock), bake for 15 mins at 180 degrees.
This is such a simple recipe I always make it, only takes 5 mins prep. These biccies also keep excellently in a tin, and even freeze... though we never have any left to freeze.Softstuff- Officially better than 0070 -
a friend does marvellous home baked parcels. she packed t in nice glittery cardboard boxes, lined with doilies, with the lid selotaped on all around the edge, which keeps them airtight and fresh. I think the trick to pack the biscuits/cakes in really tight so little movement in transit, she send by normal post.
muffins post well, but obviously need a bigger box.0
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