Guide, tips and, information on how to ship food and perishable items so they arrive undamaged and in good condition.
Bundt cakes are delicious ring-shaped tea-time cakes. They are great gifts and can be shipped quite uncomplicatedly because you can put their glaze or icing on the side, unlike other iced cakes that may get ruined during transit. However, special precautions must be done when shipping Bundt cakes due to their structure: that big hole …
Key lime pie is one of the most popular American desserts. It was invented in Key West, Florida in the late 19th century using only the best and finest key limes, egg yolks and condensed milk. In 2006, Key Lime Pie is declared as the Official Pie of the State of Florida. Shipping a key …
A package of fresh home-baked muffins is a special treat to receive. However, shipping muffins, or any baked goods for that matter, requires a bit more effort to ensure that they arrive in their destination fresh, sumptuous and ready to be appreciated. Packing muffins for shipping depends on the length of anticipated transit time. If …
You are a fishing enthusiast and want to share your catch to family and friends from far off places. You can do so by deep-freezing and properly packing the fish before shipping to ensure that it will arrive safely to its destination. Here’s a simple guideline on how to ship frozen fish. Vacuum-seal the fish …
You need to take a very important trip out of state and you cannot bring your baby with you. What should a breastfeeding mom do? Simple, ship your breast milk! And here’s a simple guide on how to ship breast milk and keep it fresh. The best method is to ship your breast milk overnight …
Shipping a pizza is easy as long as proper packing procedures are done. To preserve pizza, it should be frozen first and packed with dry ice to keep the temperature. Using dry ice in shipping food is not prohibited as long as they are sent via ground transportation. Below is a guideline on how to …
Cheesecake is one of the oldest, most popular, and yummiest desserts. The history of cheesecakes goes back as far as the year 2,000 B.C. in Ancient Greece. But because of its delicate nature, proper procedures must be followed in packing and shipping cheese cakes so that they arrive fresh and delectable. Here are a few …
Some U.S. states prohibit the shipment of certain fruits and vegetables to avoid the risk of spreading disease and insect pests. However, this ban does not cover all fruits and vegetables. It is best to inquire first at your local USPS office if it is illegal to ship fresh fruits and vegetables to your desired …
Shipping fresh meat is easy if proper procedures were taken in packing it. Here are a few tips on how to ship meat to its destination without any loss in the quality, taste, and freshness. Meat without any preservatives must be shipped overnight to keep its freshness. However, if it will take a long distance …
Food are great gifts especially if you are a good cook or baker. A food hamper with a bottle of your home-made marinara sauce, a bag of uncooked pasta and a block of cheese would surely delight anyone. Nowadays, everything is not only possible to ship perishable foods, its also hassle-free. The key is to …
Freezing allows us to enjoy foods that are not in season. It is also a much healthier preservation technique, as compared to canning, because it requires no chemical preservatives. Freezing food slows down decomposition by turning water to ice, making it unavailable for most bacterial growth. Shipping frozen foods is a great way to send …
Chocolates are great gifts. Aside from being delectable, they are said to be good to our health because they are rich in flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly …
Fruits are great gift items but laws and regulations regarding shipping them from one state or country to another can pose problems. Because of concerns about the spread of harmful pests and diseases, the USDA has established shipping regulations that make it difficult to ship fresh fruit. Don’t fret, you can still ship fresh fruits …
Here are practical tips on how to pack and ship cookies abroad. Place a piece of waxed paper between two cookies and stack the cookies bottom to bottom. Just wrap the waxed paper around the cookies, keeping them in stacks of two. (You can wrap the cookies individually, but wrapping them two at a time, …
