Edible gifts...

Emmorph
on 12/3/07 1:33 pm - Australia

Let me share my yearly seasonal struggle.

As a teacher I am often given (and very gratefully receive) end of year thankyou presents. Lots of children give me a box of chocolates. YUMMY! I ADORE chocolate.

BUT.... goodness the temptation, just when I am battling the seasonal parties too.

My usual plan of action is to generously offer them around when friends and family visit, but sadly many end up directly on my thighs! I often have one a day with a coffee and slowly enjoy them. Oh and my snobby posh strategy is to eat only the quality ones... and save the discount store ones to offer to children who visit!

What do you do when you receive edible gifts?

Em

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HollyRachel
on 12/3/07 2:32 pm

I bet this one is a tough one. I've wondered what teachers do with all the goodies myself. I know last year on of my childrens teacher gave each child a piece of chocolate for a snack. But then again, you don't want to fill them up on sugar either! :) Jeesh, 20 hyper children, lol what a thought!!

I just thought of what you could do. Exactly what my bariatric doctor told me to do with the food my mom brings over.

THROW IT AWAY!!!! This won't hurt anyone, and no one needs to know. And it won't end up on your thighs! :) After all, it's just the thought that counts.

Lol, and maybe if you want pick a couple of your finest pieces of chocolates for yourself.

And to your offense, good chocolate is WAY better!! I love good chocolate.

Emmorph
on 12/3/07 7:10 pm - Australia

Let's just say "Lord help me" if it says Belgium or truffle on the box... and so far all the ones I have unwapped this year are deliciously tempting... Lindt ones and truffles.. goodness even typing Lindt makes me want to rip the box open and eat one! Deep breaths.... repeat after me 'there is no chocolate"/

Funny you said about throwing them away- I have (feeling a bit guilty.... ) recycled them as hostess gifts, that way the 'love' is shared around at a nice get together with friends.

Em

Style presumes that you are a person of interest, that the world is a place of interest, that life is worth making the effort for.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.

Know how to prevent sagging?
Just eat till the wrinkles fill out.

Jupiter6
on 12/3/07 10:18 pm - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

Em-- I have the same problem...and this year I thought up a solution: I'm having a raffle. I am putting the names of students who have worked hard, been "caught being good" and been good helpers in a box-- and drawing names. Candy and cookies go to them this year. Last year's solution: I at three pounds of chocolate covered pretzels.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

Emmorph
on 12/4/07 6:38 am - Australia

I may need to use that idea next year! I am off in a few days for my gallbladder operation, so have finished classes for this year.

But... now I am having a good idea thinking about next year- I could keep some for the start of year family welcome morning tea and put some out to offer during 'getting to know you' interviews for individuals. That would work well. : )

Em

Style presumes that you are a person of interest, that the world is a place of interest, that life is worth making the effort for.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.

Know how to prevent sagging?
Just eat till the wrinkles fill out.

Jupiter6
on 12/3/07 10:20 pm - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

(PS---Lindt truffles kill me too-- and those Ferraro Rochers? Fahgeddaboutit!)

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

sonora
on 12/4/07 12:31 am

Ferraro Rochers were either sent here by Elvis or Satan, depending on how you look at it...SO GOOD!

Emmorph
on 12/4/07 6:26 am - Australia

I know... who thinks up these temptationa?

I personally adore anything with hazelnut. Like those seashell chocolates with the hazelnut ganache filling... droooooool

Em

Style presumes that you are a person of interest, that the world is a place of interest, that life is worth making the effort for.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.

Know how to prevent sagging?
Just eat till the wrinkles fill out.