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"Desert-Safe"
Recipes For Troops Abroad
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Sending cookies and brownies across the
miles to our military troops stationed abroad is a special way
to share the goodness and love of a home-baked treat with those
far away.
Many concerned groups and individuals across
the country have expressed interest in sending baked goods to
the U.S. troops in the Middle East. In response, the Toll House
Test Kitchen has modified favorite Toll House recipes to withstand
the desert heat and to meet the restrictions of the Middle East
countries. Middle East
countries prohibit the following because they are contrary to
the Islamic religion:
- The entry of pork or pork by-products
- Alcoholic beverages (or items containing
any alcohol, including vanilla)
- Home-baked treats should not contain allspice
or nutmeg--spices are considered aphrodisiacs.
A card should be included with the package
stating that the products were made following these guidelines.
This will facilitate passage into the country.
In addition, address the package to a specific
person. The U.S. Postal Service will not accept mail addressed
to "Any Serviceman".
To ensure that baked goods will
withstand the high desert heat, please review the tips below:
- No butter, margarine, peanut butter or
nuts should be used. These fats will go rancid too fast in the
high heat. Butter flavored vegetable shortening is a better alternative.
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