Sweet swap

**Laura's Babies** · 01-06-2006, 12:23 PM

Wow! Now that is something that I think would be fun! I LOVE baking and making candy and Louisiana is well known for it's pralines, which I love to make (and eat!).. Hope you can do this at a time when I am home and can join in. $25 would make a LOT of candy!

Kimboe, you have a microwave? I have a quick and easy microwave peanut brittle recipe that one bite would hook anybody who tried it and come back begging for more!

**buckner** · 01-06-2006, 01:48 PM

We did this on another forum I visit, and I love the idea.. even though I don't eat sweets. But I'm not one that prefers the receiving. I like to give to other people to make them happy.

My suggestion is you do a one-to-one swap. Most Americans have similar candy, so sending something to other Americans would be a waste of postage... unless it was from a local homemade shop. You also have to consider postage. I sent one of my friends over in England a box of US candy that she cannot get in the UK. It was going to be $24 shipping if I shipped it First Class (2-3 week delivery from here to the UK!). I opted for the Economy Class shipping since it was a lot cheaper, but it was going to be up to 6 weeks in delivery. So, unless you send prepackaged non-homemade sweets (my friend particularly wanted the candies she couldn't get, but has had before..), that time is fine. Otherwise, you'll be spending a ton of money just to send some sweets.

No matter what I made you think, I still LOVE the idea!

**zippy-kat** · 01-06-2006, 02:12 PM

One thing to keep in mind is the import/export laws...

I'm interested but it really depends on when the swap takes place as I might be moving soon.

**king2005** · 01-06-2006, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by zippy-kat

One thing to keep in mind is the import/export laws...

I'm interested but it really depends on when the swap takes place as I might be moving soon.

AS far as I know the import & export for Canada to & from the usa on candies & home made foods for a friend or family member (a gift) is fine... There was a food ban going to the usa but that lasted only a few days until SO many complaints came in the usa had to allow the food gifts in.

**buckner** · 01-06-2006, 02:19 PM

Yeh, I believe most countries will allow import and export of sweets/foods/candies. Of course, check with your post office and notify them that you have food in the box, but it will not ruin!

**king2005** · 01-06-2006, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by buckner

Yeh, I believe most countries will allow import and export of sweets/foods/candies. Of course, check with your post office and notify them that you have food in the box, but it will not ruin!

If I recall Austrailia has some for of issues with Sugar, along with China & many 3rd world countries.

I know England is fine, but not sure about france.

I knew i should have taken that book with me when I left the post office heheh Its fun to read

**Kfamr** · 01-06-2006, 02:35 PM

Lol, I was going to do this after everything was cleared with the gift swap.

I think some countries may have a problem with it. We'll have to research more or ask everyone who wants to participate to ask their mail service about certain food items.

**GoldenLuv** · 01-06-2006, 04:49 PM

sounds kinda fun

**zippy-kat** · 01-06-2006, 04:54 PM

Just a suggestion for slleipnir and/or whomever organizes this...

Please have a space on the questionaire (or information on our swap-partner or whatever) that lists food allergies, intolerances, etc. I would feel horrible if I sent something to someone and they couldn't even eat it. Thanks!

**Karen** · 01-06-2006, 05:03 PM

Yup, Zippy, I was going to suggest that as well. My Secret Santa at work was forgetful enough to give me a great big box of hazelnut chocolates, and I am allergic to any "tree nuts!" Sadly, sadly, terribly so. I didn't used to be, so I *know* what I'm missing!