On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700, Kalmia wrote:

> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> Peets coffee beans,

Risky. FWIW, that's not something I'd buy for people I don't know very
well... Do you know if they possess a coffee grinder? IME, coffee is also
very much subject to personal taste (even if they drink it at all). They
might like one or two of the types you've chosen, but then again not.


> a load of Penzey blends,

Also risky. If they don't do much cooking the blends will go stale before
they can use them up.

> and will arrange it all
> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those too.
>
They may find the dishcloths useful and enjoy the biscotti (if you decide
to include some).

Oh well, can't say you didn't try hard to get them something 'nice'.


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Chatty Cathy