This is an interesting thread. I am the baker for my group of friends, and they always are waiting to see what I bring. I understand not eating something if you don't know how it is prepared; but, since it costs so much money to bake, I would probably tell the neighbors that I had an allergy or something like that so that there would be no more food gifts.
I take baked goods to my art classes, to my priest, and to my friends when we get together. I don't give baked goods as holiday or birthday gifts.
The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!