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travelsafar Sat 30-Oct-21 12:50:37

I have made a couple of trays of the above for Sunday in anticipation of children knocking on my door. When i said to my daughter what i was going to do she said' dont want to burst your bubble mum, but it might not be a good idea, so many kids have allergies these days, plus of course there is Covid' you could have knocked me down with a feather. Anyway this morning i went ahead but bore in mind the allergies issues, no spices, or nuts, just a very basic cookie mix. I have not used food colourings either, just plain white icing and chocolate vermacelli and additive free sugar strands. Should i have done them or not what would you have done.???

Jaxjacky Sat 30-Oct-21 14:27:15

Covid is not passed on by eating biscuits, or by eating food handled by others, it’s by droplets or aerosols. I’m sure you thoroughly wash your hands.
Young children should be accompanied by an adult, older ones will be aware of their own allergies.
I think you’ve made lovely biscuits out of kindness, so go ahead feeling chuffed!
We don’t get any callers and don’t bake!

PollyTickle Sat 30-Oct-21 14:55:55

What a lovely thought.
Wish I lived in your road, I’d dress up for one of those biscuits, they sound delicious.
Agree with the last poster. Older children will know their allergies and younger ones should be accompanied.
Happy Halloween ?

Scones Sat 30-Oct-21 16:18:34

You've done a really lovely thing. Sounds fun and delicious. I will be knocking on your door at about 6pm tomorrow evening. BOO! Trick or treat!! cupcake grin

Calistemon Sat 30-Oct-21 16:23:40

I'm sure they will be much appreciated.
Any leftovers will be very welcome on GN!

We haven't had anyone call for years but I always just buy a few sweets in case. DH bought some chocolate eyeballs too

kittylester Sat 30-Oct-21 16:44:33

Well, I couldn't eat your biscuits unless they are gluten free.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 30-Oct-21 16:51:30

Yes I think it is a lovely idea, but I also think that your daughter has a point. Difficult.

BridgetPark Sat 30-Oct-21 16:53:12

Those sound wonderful, travelasfar, but someone told me last year that anything offered needed to have a wrapper of some sort, so little fingers who touch but don't take don't spread anything nasty. Maybe you could put a little bit of cellophane and black ribbon round them, make them look more spooky? Just saying, but it's a lovely thing that you have made the effort for, well done you!!

Jaxjacky Sat 30-Oct-21 18:43:02

I think the biscuits were intended for children kitty and I assume gluten free falls into the allergy category, I stand corrected if not.

Grandmajean Sat 30-Oct-21 18:43:09

What a lovely thoughttravelsafar I would be happy to have one.

kittylester Sat 30-Oct-21 18:51:43

Not all children are accompanied.

muse Sat 30-Oct-21 18:57:40

I praise your thoughts behind these treats travelsafar. The children will love them and I am sure the adults and children with allergies will ask first.

I wonder how many people have bought in gluten free treats - just in case.

Grandmajean Sat 30-Oct-21 19:26:34

To be honest it wouldn't cross my mind to buy gluten free for Halloween treats .

ginny Sat 30-Oct-21 21:58:32

Lovely idea Travelsafar

Should no one take responsibility for themselves or their children ?
If your child has an allergy and is not able to cope with it on their own then a parent or responsible adult should be with them.

Grandmajean Sat 30-Oct-21 22:19:49

Well said ,Ginny
I would be horrified if I unwittingly caused someone to have an allergic reaction but I would not have thought about it in this situation.

Calistemon Sat 30-Oct-21 22:32:42

Jaxjacky

I think the biscuits were intended for children kitty and I assume gluten free falls into the allergy category, I stand corrected if not.

Coeliacs have an autoimmune condition, it's not an allergy.

More people are aware of that these days but we weren't many years ago.

Actually, home-made GF biscuits are very nice.

Shandy57 Sat 30-Oct-21 22:39:14

Did anyone knock travelsafar?

I put a lit metal pumpkin and sweet bowl out on my hedge with bagged sweets, six bags went. I also had a cauldron with 'lick or treat' with bagged dog biscuits for the many doggos who go past - three of those went.

Calistemon Sat 30-Oct-21 22:42:12

Isn't it tomorrow?

Jaxjacky Sun 31-Oct-21 07:43:15

travelsafar said in her post they’re for Sunday, today

PollyTickle Sun 31-Oct-21 08:12:46

Happy Halloween travelsafar.

DillytheGardener Sun 31-Oct-21 08:33:21

When I took my children trick or treating twenty years ago I only allowed my children eat sweets that were wrapped and they had no allergies. I wouldn’t have allowed them anything homemade I’m sorry. I’d heard too many horror stories from American news stories.

Daisymae Sun 31-Oct-21 10:23:18

I would not think that there would be many trick or treaters. Apparently 1:7 have COVID.

Calistemon Sun 31-Oct-21 10:27:19

Jaxjacky

travelsafar said in her post they’re for Sunday, today

I know, but Shandy asked yesterday, Saturday, if anyone had called.

Shandy57 Sun 31-Oct-21 11:42:46

Caught me Calistemon! I'd forgotten the original wording by the time I got to the bottom of the post. Putting mine out again tonight, although they might float away ... it has been raining for hours here.

Calistemon Sun 31-Oct-21 11:48:36

grin

I have bought sweets that I don't like, so if no-one calls I won't be tempted to eat them.
And some satsumas, whether the trick or treaters like them or not they'll get some ????