How is the food packaged – [in] heavy cardboard, [or] insulated container?
How will a package will be shipped? What happens if the recipient isn’t home? And, what happens if food quality and safety has been compromised in the delivery process? For example, what if cold foods are warm to the touch?” Blakeslee said. If unsure about a gift source, checking a Website (maintained by the Direct Marketing Association) that lists reliable mail order food sources can be helpful. While the listing is not to be considered a recommendation, it does reflect reliability. The site can be accessed at http://www.shopthenet.org, she said. • Order early in the month, and early in the week. It can, for example, be better to send a gift early, rather than wait until the last minute when delivery may be compromised. Ordering early in the week also may offer more delivery options. If there is a choice of delivery options, choosing same day or overnight service is recommended for perishable foods, said Blakeslee, who noted that less perishable foods, like gourmet coffees and teas, s
