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shy bobcat — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:13:15 GMT

I had planned on making a nut/trail mix blend and putting it in containers for friends.

Would you eat a food gift like this or toss it?

I may need to rethink some gifts!

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tucsongal — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:17:05 GMT

I didn’t realize how many people tossed food gifts until a thread about this here a couple years ago. I think it would be fine for close friends however.

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KBEANS — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:19:08 GMT

@shy bobcat

I'm sorry, but I would toss it. Not only because of Covid, but there may be something in the mix I am allergic to. Many people have known and unknown allergies. I also would not make them for others. That just might be me. Would you eat it if someone gave to you? That's the answer I would go by.

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beckyb1012 — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:20:06 GMT

I have given out food gifts here on my floor at my office and to the mailman for the past 23 years. Not this year, I have already placed my order at Nothing Bundt Cakes for my gift giving.

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Witchy Woman — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:23:30 GMT

@shy bobcat

I think the days of that kind thing are, sadly, over.

I've never been all that crazy about sharing food to begin with and, having cats, I knew people might be squeamish about being gifted anything I might bake.

So, I never did.

Everyone I know talked about tossing food gifts, so I encouraged others not to give me anything edible.

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hennypenny — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:25:51 GMT

Used to spend days baking but this year resorted to sees candies.

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alicedee — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:26:36 GMT

I usually only gift food I have made to a couple of close relatives who request it. My BIL's ask for my fruitcake each year, so I make it for them (one just called me munching it to say thanks and he loves it lol!). I sometimes make goodies for my siblings who live nearby....they know I am clean and careful, so eat the stuff with no worries!

If I am gifted homemade goodies I will eat if I know it came from someone who keeps a clean kitchen and has good hygiene! If those things are unknown, I toss.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:26:37 GMT

Just like any other gift, it's the thought that counts and is their choice what to do with it so do whatever you feel to do.

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geezerette — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:35:37 GMT

Every Christmas I normally gave several food gifts, often individually wrapped candy.

But this year I'm not giving food gifts of any kind to anyone.

Just my choice.

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Still Raining — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:38:23 GMT

My family has always been welcoming for alien germs. Never saw a food offering go to waste. Although we did agree that some were not the best cooks 🤣

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golding76 — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:40:02 GMT

shy bobcat,

I really dislike wasting food, but I have to admit I toss homemade food gifts from others -- certainly now, in the time of COVID -- but I did with many food gifts before this period, too.

My guideline is always "better safe than sorry." I practice this with aged items in my fridge or cupboard as well. If I have a question mark lingering over my head about a product, I toss it.

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mimomof4 — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:57:48 GMT

Sorry but I just don't understand throwing away food because of COVID. If any of us were going to get COVID from food or touching of objects - every single one of us would have it from the grocery store.

There have been tons of reports that cooked food does not carry the virus and all of the extra cleaning and disinfecting of purchases is unnecessary.

My MIL told me a story that her mother would not buy items from Bake Sales (this is in the 40's mind you) saying that she did not know the person's kitchen. using this mind set I understand why some have always thrown away food gifts received during the holidays.

These days I would think that getting a food item from a Friend or Family member would be appreciated. How are the food gifts you are creating any different from making a Christmas meal for a family member and leaving it on the porch or really those that you order and send to someone?

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chiclets — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:00:15 GMT

It might be better to reconsider your gift thought.

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godi — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:13:00 GMT

I always graciously accept the homemade item and I genuinely thank them. After they leave it goes right in the garbage. I am not being mean I just don't know what ingredients are in it. I worked at a school and the principal told all the parent no handmade anything as gifts or brought into classrooms.

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occasionalrain — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:13:17 GMT

If you feel home baked gifts dangerous than politely refuse them. Throwing out food on which a friend or neighbor has spent time and money is disgraceful.

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:22:12 GMT

@occasionalrain wrote:
If you feel home baked gifts dangerous than politely refuse them. Throwing out food on which a friend or neighbor has spent time and money is disgraceful.

@occasionalrain I agree with this. Just refuse them. My BIL won't eat anything like that either. One Christmas his son brought in the house a plateful of cookies from his friends Mom. BIL said I won't eat those. I sat there and ate them.

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Suziepeach — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:27:37 GMT

I'd graciously accept the gift and toss it.

I was watching the news this morning and they showed something about Dairy Queen and the ones making stuff weren't wearing gloves. I told my husband, "Now see why I don't care to eat out, some where down the line someone has to not be wearing gloves."

@shy bobcat sorry this is some what off topic but homemade made me think of the news.

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:37:35 GMT

@shy bobcat This is my personal opinion. I think food gifts are a NO. My neighbor always brings me cookies and bread she made... I do not eat cookies and bread.. so they go in the garbage. I take it out of love... and feel so guilty about tossing it out.

I would say pass on the home baked and make things especially now.

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Lipstickdiva — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:45:22 GMT

I do not understand why someone wouldn't tell a person that they do not wish to receive homemade baked goods or food gifts year after year. That seems incredibly rude to me to toss stuff in the trash when the person puts time, effort and money into making these items.

Why can't you politely tell someone that you really appreciate the thoughtfulness but that you cannot eat that type of food, etc.

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Trinity11 — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:51:06 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
I do not understand why someone wouldn't tell a person that they do not wish to receive homemade baked goods or food gifts year after year. That seems incredibly rude to me to toss stuff in the trash when the person puts time, effort and money into making these items.

Why can't you politely tell someone that you really appreciate the thoughtfulness but that you cannot eat that type of food, etc.

My SIL knows I am a Type 1 diabetic and for years gifted me cakes, pies and homemade fudge. Early in our marriage, I told her I couldn't eat any of it and every year like clockwork, the desserts would come. She used to tell me, "We all die someday,why not enjoy the ride." LOL