On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 15:27:52 GMT, "Gigi" <itchyfeet(no >
wrote:

>I'm planning to prepare a Christmas gift box to send to our nephew who is an
>Army helicopter pilot stationed in Korea. Does anybody have any good
>suggestions for cookies that would ship well and stay reasonably fresh? Crisp
>cookies end up in crumbs, chocolate chip cookies get stale so fast, and he
>doesn't like biscotti. I would really appreciate suggestions and recipes if you
>have any special ones.

I once read a tip that you should place two cookies, back to back, and wrap
them in foil. Saves on breakage and should keep the cookies fresher a bit
longer. Personally, I'd put bubble wrap between twosomes of cookies, for
even better protection.

I have some friends who are stationed in Okinawa. For the past couple of
years, I've sent them homemade fudge in disposable aluminum pans, and it
arrived in great condition.

For more ideas:
http://homecooking.about.com/library.../aa120699c.htm

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_