I delivered the first package on the 8th December. It worked out better than I'd expected – everyone is so busy rushing around with last minute lists that they don't have time to cook or organise food so the delivery of the package gave bits and pieces to create a supper or a lunch with sweet treats to follow. Who'd have thought that cheese scones would be so popular, they aren't exactly what I'd call festive fare but may be that's the secret of the scone and a cheese version in particular! The relish had a part to play and I suppose produced what I'd call a posh ploughmans.
Neither was I prepared for the reactions and am very happy to report that the idea was a success. The next two packages were delivered on Monday 21st December and soon after I received the following :
“Thank you so much – your cranberry and onion relish
is delicious and perfect with cheese, ham and pork pie.
As for the cheese scones my Grandson loves them and
has already ordered two for lunch tomorrow”
On the sweet side, Rocky Road always seems to be popular but the standout has been the tiffin – what I'd consider to be an old fashioned treat, then I noticed that a well known supermarket had pinched my idea – how rude! The only difference being they added Christmas Trees made out of chocolate to the top – too much chocolate!
I'm waiting for feedback on the last package delivery, which looks more like a traditional hamper – have a look :
Here's a Rocky Road delivery – you can make the smallest of gifts look pretty :
When I had the Brown paper packages … Christmas Box idea I didn't realise it would require the planning and organisation that it did, probably because what began as a gift for Margaret but then grew into four more! In addition to which there were the smaller one off gifts.
Further news to follow …
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