I have to send cookies to iraq...Help!!!?!
Hello! I'm going to make some homemade cookies, brownies and banana walnut bread to my bf that is deplyed in Iraq! Can you please suggest me a way to shipp them without them going bad!? I heard that using a food saver would be good cuz it takes away all the air!.!.!.or should i just put them in a plastic wrap/pellicle!?!?!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Dont's:
Certain cookies tend to ship better than others do!. We recommend that you do not mail cookies with custard or custard-like fillings or toppings, including cheesecake bars or Nanaimo bars!. The custard could spoil, making a very unwelcome gift!. For that matter, any cookie that requires refrigeration is not a good candidate for the mail!. Another type of cookie that doesn't hold up well for mailing is one with a delicate, cake-like texture such as Madeleines!. And now, on to the kinds of cookies that can be mailed all over the world!.
Do's
* Cookies that have a crunchy or hard texture such as biscotti, Mexican wedding cakes, crisps, Springerle, and shortbreads make excellent choices for mail delivery!. They tend to be fairly sturdy, so you don't have to worry too much about breakage!. And since they already have a fairly dry texture, drying out isn't much of an issue!.
* Cookies that have a slightly chewy texture, like chocolate chip, oatmeal-raisin, snickerdoodles, and white chocolate-cranberry cookies also ship well!. These cookies tend to dry out if they are in the mail for more than a week, so if their destination is a long way off, you might want to ship them by express mail to ensure that they arrive just as tasty as when they were baked!.
* Macaroons and pignoli mail beautifully!. Their chewy, moist textures only seem to improve after they've aged a few days!. Who wouldn't want to receive perfect chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons as a special treat!?
* Dense bar cookies such as fudge brownies, blondies and peanut butter bars are delightful to receive in the mail!. Just be sure to individually wrap each one with plastic wrap to keep that moist, dense crumb from drying out!.
Good things come in secure packages
Once you've baked and cooled your cookies, you're ready for the next step: packing them!. There are a few guidelines you should follow when it comes to preparing cookies to be mailed!. Follow these and your special packages should arrive fresh, in one piece, and great-tasting!.
* Don't pack crisp and soft cookies together: the moisture from the soft cookies will seep into the crisp cookies, making them lose their delightful crunch!.
* Don't overstuff your container!. Your cookies may be damaged!. Likewise, don't under-pack your container!. The cookies should fit snugly!. If you have too much space, crumple up a bit of tissue paper to fill the holes!.
* Pack cookies in a sturdy tin or airtight container!. On the bottom of the container place a piece of bubble wrap, then line the container with parchment paper or cellophane, leaving enough to tuck over the top once the container is fully packed!. Place one layer of cookies in the container!. Cover with parchment paper!. Arrange another layer of cookies, followed with more parchment paper, and continue this layering until the container is full!. Tuck the cellophane or parchment paper over the top, then place another piece of bubble wrap on top, and seal your container!.
More Packing Pointers
* Pack your tin or container in a heavy-duty cardboard box that's large enough to allow a two- to three-inch cushion between the tin and the wall of the outside box!.
* Place a layer of shipping peanuts, air-popped popcorn, or crumpled paper on the bottom of your shipping box!. Set your cookie tin on this bottom layer!. Then fill in the sides and top with more shipping materials!.
* Seal the shipping box with heavy-duty shipping tape!. Place a mailing label on the box, and you're ready to send those treats on their way!.
Good luck and send me some too hehe :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Certain cookies tend to ship better than others do!. We recommend that you do not mail cookies with custard or custard-like fillings or toppings, including cheesecake bars or Nanaimo bars!. The custard could spoil, making a very unwelcome gift!. For that matter, any cookie that requires refrigeration is not a good candidate for the mail!. Another type of cookie that doesn't hold up well for mailing is one with a delicate, cake-like texture such as Madeleines!. And now, on to the kinds of cookies that can be mailed all over the world!.
Do's
* Cookies that have a crunchy or hard texture such as biscotti, Mexican wedding cakes, crisps, Springerle, and shortbreads make excellent choices for mail delivery!. They tend to be fairly sturdy, so you don't have to worry too much about breakage!. And since they already have a fairly dry texture, drying out isn't much of an issue!.
* Cookies that have a slightly chewy texture, like chocolate chip, oatmeal-raisin, snickerdoodles, and white chocolate-cranberry cookies also ship well!. These cookies tend to dry out if they are in the mail for more than a week, so if their destination is a long way off, you might want to ship them by express mail to ensure that they arrive just as tasty as when they were baked!.
* Macaroons and pignoli mail beautifully!. Their chewy, moist textures only seem to improve after they've aged a few days!. Who wouldn't want to receive perfect chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons as a special treat!?
* Dense bar cookies such as fudge brownies, blondies and peanut butter bars are delightful to receive in the mail!. Just be sure to individually wrap each one with plastic wrap to keep that moist, dense crumb from drying out!.
Good things come in secure packages
Once you've baked and cooled your cookies, you're ready for the next step: packing them!. There are a few guidelines you should follow when it comes to preparing cookies to be mailed!. Follow these and your special packages should arrive fresh, in one piece, and great-tasting!.
* Don't pack crisp and soft cookies together: the moisture from the soft cookies will seep into the crisp cookies, making them lose their delightful crunch!.
* Don't overstuff your container!. Your cookies may be damaged!. Likewise, don't under-pack your container!. The cookies should fit snugly!. If you have too much space, crumple up a bit of tissue paper to fill the holes!.
* Pack cookies in a sturdy tin or airtight container!. On the bottom of the container place a piece of bubble wrap, then line the container with parchment paper or cellophane, leaving enough to tuck over the top once the container is fully packed!. Place one layer of cookies in the container!. Cover with parchment paper!. Arrange another layer of cookies, followed with more parchment paper, and continue this layering until the container is full!. Tuck the cellophane or parchment paper over the top, then place another piece of bubble wrap on top, and seal your container!.
More Packing Pointers
* Pack your tin or container in a heavy-duty cardboard box that's large enough to allow a two- to three-inch cushion between the tin and the wall of the outside box!.
* Place a layer of shipping peanuts, air-popped popcorn, or crumpled paper on the bottom of your shipping box!. Set your cookie tin on this bottom layer!. Then fill in the sides and top with more shipping materials!.
* Seal the shipping box with heavy-duty shipping tape!. Place a mailing label on the box, and you're ready to send those treats on their way!.
Good luck and send me some too hehe :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
lol juast put the dough or batter in their assorted pans and once they get to iraq they will cook becuase it is so damn hot there! ok now to answer your question
put them in some saran wrap they will all be fine as long as it doesnt take too long to get them to iraqWww@FoodAQ@Com
put them in some saran wrap they will all be fine as long as it doesnt take too long to get them to iraqWww@FoodAQ@Com
If you speak with your local post office, they will have great suggestions and methods for you!. Hope this helps!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Try to send 'soft' cookies!. Brownies and banana bread will ship the same way!.
Bake everything just before mailing!.
Wrap each batch together!. Try for close fitting wrap and tape it together
Place each group of items in pound coffee cans
Get box large enough to hold each item!. Pop a bunch of PLAIN popcorn and use that instead of plastic p-nuts!.
Send each item (or items) by the quickest possible way!.
Thank you for sending the goodiesWww@FoodAQ@Com
Bake everything just before mailing!.
Wrap each batch together!. Try for close fitting wrap and tape it together
Place each group of items in pound coffee cans
Get box large enough to hold each item!. Pop a bunch of PLAIN popcorn and use that instead of plastic p-nuts!.
Send each item (or items) by the quickest possible way!.
Thank you for sending the goodiesWww@FoodAQ@Com