Later this week we are attending the 100th birthday party of the lady who sold us her farm house almost 24 years ago. I had originally intended on buying a rich hand-lotion and some decadent chocolates for her but my husband thinks that (especially for someone who is almost blind and hard of hearing) this might be the kind of gift she will receive a lot of. So he suggested that I make up a basket of home-baked treats (for her and her visiting family to enjoy).
I've found a nice willow basket in a tray shape, and purchased a pretty linen tea-towel to line it. Now to fill:
Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes
Black & White Banana Loaf
Toll House Cookies
Soft Almond Biscotti
How does this sound? I'm trying to stick with softer foods and a variety of flavors. Should there be anything else? I am tying tags to each with the name of the baked item and ingredient list (in case she may be allergic to something). I keep thinking that there should be more, but she lives in a nursing facility and can't use any special coffees or teas or other beverages. Any thoughts?
Also, some of her out-of-town family members may be coming to our house for a visit. We are to have warm weather this weekend, so I thought I'd serve mint iced tea and a soft lemon cookie (glazed?) on the porch. Does anyone have a favorite recipe for such a cookie?
I've found a nice willow basket in a tray shape, and purchased a pretty linen tea-towel to line it. Now to fill:
Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes
Black & White Banana Loaf
Toll House Cookies
Soft Almond Biscotti
How does this sound? I'm trying to stick with softer foods and a variety of flavors. Should there be anything else? I am tying tags to each with the name of the baked item and ingredient list (in case she may be allergic to something). I keep thinking that there should be more, but she lives in a nursing facility and can't use any special coffees or teas or other beverages. Any thoughts?
Also, some of her out-of-town family members may be coming to our house for a visit. We are to have warm weather this weekend, so I thought I'd serve mint iced tea and a soft lemon cookie (glazed?) on the porch. Does anyone have a favorite recipe for such a cookie?