Packages

[bookfool]

Well, I think my grace period is over. I've been very fortunate that I've been sending packages to Iraq during the cooler time of year and haven't had to worry about anything melting or the like. But we're approaching higher temperatures, aren't we?

My healthy soldier will be relatively easy to take care of--he usually just asks for various supplements and things like that. Although he does love the energy cookies--thanks, LL! My easy-to-please soldier is just that, though unlike healthy soldier, he does appreciate treats and goodies in his care package. My invisible soldier...well, who knows? I have yet to hear from him and can only hope that he's receiving my letters and things.

You all may be asking yourselves, "What's the point of this thread? What is she asking? What's the air velocity of a laden swallow? If a train leaves Chicago at 1400...." All of these are valid questions. I really need to know what's going to travel well to Iraq in the hot summer months. Any thought of what necessities should be sent? How does one avoid chafing? And in regards to laden swallows, are we talking European or African swallows?

Okay, off to fret. Wringing hands may be my next task.

[ddssdv]

Copenhagen and well...porn. Sorry but these are the most wanted. Hope that helps.

[lisalynne10]

Well, I think my grace period is over. I've been very fortunate that I've been sending packages to Iraq during the cooler time of year and haven't had to worry about anything melting or the like. But we're approaching higher temperatures, aren't we?

My healthy soldier will be relatively easy to take care of--he usually just asks for various supplements and things like that. Although he does love the energy cookies--thanks, LL! My easy-to-please soldier is just that, though unlike healthy soldier, he does appreciate treats and goodies in his care package. My invisible soldier...well, who knows? I have yet to hear from him and can only hope that he's receiving my letters and things.

You all may be asking yourselves, "What's the point of this thread? What is she asking? What's the air velocity of a laden swallow? If a train leaves Chicago at 1400...." All of these are valid questions. I really need to know what's going to travel well to Iraq in the hot summer months. Any thought of what necessities should be sent? How does one avoid chafing? And in regards to laden swallows, are we talking European or African swallows?

Okay, off to fret. Wringing hands may be my next task.

Your most welcome Bookfool!! They are certainly tasty little things!

We sent the frog "Body Glide" for chafing, along with the porn, little bottles of well, "liquid" from time to time, and various fun things too. You know, as for my "adopted" soldiers I like to send themed packages too, usually according to the upcoming holidays or if I know their birthdays.

[bookfool]

Oh, I'd love to send them porn, but I'm not allowed to do so. No alcohol or pork products, either. I did get the great suggestion to send Victoria's Secret catalogues as porn substitutes.

I'm most concerned about the homemade stuff. I've already crossed off most of the cookies on my recipe list.

Yes, I have a recipe list. Why are you laughing? I have a kabillion cookbooks, how else am I supposed to keep them organized?

Oh, and easy-to-please soldier mentioned--after copious amounts of coaxing--that he likes the no-bake cookies. Any ideas on how those travel?

[ddssdv]

Oh, I'd love to send them porn, but I'm not allowed to do so. No alcohol or pork products, either. I did get the great suggestion to send Victoria's Secret catalogues as porn substitutes.

I'm most concerned about the homemade stuff. I've already crossed off most of the cookies on my recipe list.

Yes, I have a recipe list. Why are you laughing? I have a kabillion cookbooks, how else am I supposed to keep them organized?

Oh, and easy-to-please soldier mentioned--after copious amounts of coaxing--that he likes the no-bake cookies. Any ideas on how those travel?

Get a Copenhagen log, take your fav porn, remove the cover, encase in a Sprts Illustrated or Mens Heath, wrap with cellophane so it can be seen and walaa...care package! PERRRRRFECT!

[akrock2001]

I just returned from the box and I concur with the above 100%.

Porn, Pork, Alcohol. If the recipeint is mature/smart enough he can get away with having all of these. I heard they stopped allowing pork in right after I got home, so that was news to me...

Porn. Like DFC said, remove the cover. If you want to do it right, and by that, send him DVD's, burn them if you can. If not, just put a different cover on the outside. US Customs will not open the box unless the x-rays pick up something that looks like a gun, ammo, etc. Major Prohibited Items.

Alcohol. Pick up some Listerine bottles, the alcohol colored one(obviously not minty green) and deposit his favorite drink. Avoid Guiness, it's too dark.

[stepmom2SEAL]

I'm most concerned about the homemade stuff. I've already crossed off most of the cookies on my recipe list.

Yes, I have a recipe list. Why are you laughing? I have a kabillion cookbooks, how else am I supposed to keep them organized?

Oh, and easy-to-please soldier mentioned--after copious amounts of coaxing--that he likes the no-bake cookies. Any ideas on how those travel?

I literally just found this today on the internet (not from me...)

"There was a recent request from a mother of a soldier serving in Iraq for recipes that would ship with ease. My youngest son served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and I sent monthly supplies of some of his favorite treats. I successfully shipped rice krispie treats, puppy chow, bag of trash candy, cracker toffee, and various no bake cookies. The nestles web site has several desert safe tested recipes www.nestles.com. Also, check out the ANZAC Biscuit Recipe on the prepared pantry site. www.preparedpantry.com
In the winter months in Iraq, fudge, peanut butter balls (Buckeyes) and other candy also arrived safely in Iraq and was quickly devoured. All of the other recipes that I mentioned have previously appeared in this newsletter. If you can’t find them, let me know and I will resubmit them. I always wrapped each cookie or piece of candy in plastic wrap, then place then in a ziplock bag. Here are the no bake cookies that I most frequently sent.
Robbie Bowling Green, In

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Makes about 2 dozen.

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup butter
3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place oats, peanut butter and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Set aside. Combine sugar, milk, cocoa and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute (no longer!). Remove from heat. Pour over oat mixture; stir well. Drop by large spoonsful onto wax paper and let cool.

[stepmom2SEAL]

I'm most concerned about the homemade stuff. I've already crossed off most of the cookies on my recipe list.


Also found this website...

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/tips/desert_safe_recipes_2.html

[bookfool]

Thank you!!!!!!!!

[sealwife256]

[QUOTE=stepmom2SEAL;190001]

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Makes about 2 dozen.

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup butter
3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

QUOTE]

Let me know how you decide to package these, I've never sent cookies to the sandbox before but I know my frog will like those, thanks!

[sealwife256]

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Makes about 2 dozen.

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup butter
3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract



Let me know how you decide to package these, I've never sent cookies to the sandbox before but I know my frog will like those, thanks!

[bookfool]

Thank you! I'll give these a try this weekend. In terms of packaging, I think I'll stick to using the Glad or Ziplock containers and layering the cookies with waxed paper or baking parchment.

Now that I think of it, I may try these out first on Divedoc. He's been my taste-tester and an invaluable source of help with letting me know how things travel. If you're reading this, Divedoc, many, many thanks to you and your coworkers. Mwah!

SW, if you want some other recipes that have already been taste-tested and travel-tested, let me know.