Elayne wrote:
> I've been requested by my niece who is a medic in Afghanistan for my
> Banana Bread (BB) that she misses (just a reminder of home - only
> special to her:-)). I'm concerned that it will spoil en route. Any
> suggestions for baked goods that won't spoil? Could I freeze the BB
> and send? It's a quick delivery I hear. I did see a thread with a
> list of cookies. There were so many cookies, some of which I would
> question. It appears that anything with milk, butter, eggs, cocoa
> don't last. What is being requested is home baked goods as they have
> many rations and store bought preserved items.
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> Thanks in advance.
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I would worry about it getting moldy. What about wrapping it tightly
in cheesecloth soaked in rum or brandy, then in plastic wrap or foil?

That should deter the mold for a few extra days at least.

gloria p