Monique Johnson is the founder of Gertie Kay Sweets, a baked goods company that ships nationwide.
Scents and tastes associated with memories arescientifically shown to actually make someone feel happier.
But it doesnt mean you cant share your favorite foodsalbeit by mail, or course.
Wait until you are symptom-free for at least 24 hours before preparing food, Sedlak adds.
But the next step is knowing what foods can withstand the mailing processand which foods wont hold up.
Through the process, theyve definitely learned what types of desserts travel welland which ones dont.
Josh Russ Tupper, the co-owner of the widely loved New York shop Russ & Daughters.
Pies with a more delicate filling, like pecan, are tricker, she says.
Cookies and homemade candies are alsosafe to ship as well, provided you package them well.
(More on that in a minute.)
This keeps it fresh and helps lock in the moisture, she explains.
Looking for something easy and hassle-free to ship?
How to package your food
Packaging.
He likes using glass containers and packing them in bubble wrap.
For full cakes and pies, wrap those in plastic and line the container with bubble wrap.
Then, tape the container down, Johnson adds.
Josh Russ Tupper, the co-owner of the widely loved New York shop Russ & Daughters.
You dont want to freeze something for it to thaw mid-mailing.
Sedlak also recommends the food safety appFoodKeeper, which provides packing tips for specific food items.
(There are also some helpful guidelines from the USPS to consider forshipping different kinds of food.)
When packing perishables, its always good to over-prepareand maybe overspend.
Pack it to prepare for a week.
Freeze, pack with ice packs, and lots and lots of bubble wrap thats the holy trinity.
She also recommends labeling the packages as fragile and perishable.
Or better yet, send them the tracking number.
After all, taste transcends boundaries.
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