Ericandblueboy Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Oh I can order some flowers delivered to her office, but that would hardly benefit me directly. So I'm thinking, what can I order that I can partake in? Any thoughts and where to get it from suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 This thread might be a good place to start... Also maybe here, but this one's pretty old and doesn't have a ton of posts either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Also, I should have posted this in Help. Could someone move it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 This seems like a definite winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Local (but deliverable) mini whoopie pies from B. Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 It sounds stupid to say "pizza," but what are the very best pizza places that deliver to your area (even places way outside your area)? Especially if she has a particular pizza she likes from a certain place, that could be a good treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 It sounds stupid to say "pizza," but what are the very best pizza places that deliver to your area (even places way outside your area)? Especially if she has a particular pizza she likes from a certain place, that could be a good treat. We live in McLean. Nothing but chains around....I thought about order Lou Malnati's from Chicago...but that's too obvious for me and not for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I was half-tempted to post this in the Trite thread, but do you know about Edible Arrangements? I've sent several as gifts to graduates, birthdays, etc. All have been well-received. However, the fruit is not organically grown which might be an issue for the oven bun. As another option, you could create your own basket and have a delivery service drop it off. (or skip valentine's day all together) (and find a lovely hand basket on your way to hell) (hell & a hand basket, get it?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 We live in McLean. Nothing but chains around....I thought about order Lou Malnati's from Chicago...but that's too obvious for me and not for her. Well, if you are having "sympathy cravings," this 6 Lou Malnati's Pies for $99 deal might foot the bill (shipping included!). Otherwise, I've enjoyed trying out Vosges's Chocolate of the Month club. (sniffle, sniffle - all Chicago references here...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 When I was in Atlanta I had some delicious chocolates from a bean to bar producer called Cacao Atlanta. I appreciated the owners enthusiasm for her product as well as its quality. It's all made in small batches, from bean to final product, so it's incredibly fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanmab Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Uncle Chip's. some of the best cookies around, bar none. and local, too! http://www.unclechipscookies.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Uncle Chip's. Thanks, I hope to taste some of those cookies soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 We didn't get the Cookies on time (Fedex blamed the snow) and Uncle Chip's fully refunded my order without my asking. In additon, they're sending some fresh ones free. I had to post because this is exemplary customer service (unlike Fedex which gave my wife the runaround). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 We didn't get the Cookies on time (Fedex blamed the snow) and Uncle Chip's fully refunded my order without my asking. In additon, they're sending some fresh ones free. I had to post because this is exemplary customer service (unlike Fedex which gave my wife the runaround). Good for Uncle Chip's. This is great customer service, and in a fun relationship (say, for example, a dutiful husband trying to lavish his pregnant wife who's craving chocolate chip cookies like they were lifeboats in a capsized ship), it really IS the thought that counts - the husband gets brownie points, the company generates goodwill, and the wife has a hidden reservoir of chocolate stashed away in the closet, so her physical needs will be met regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanmab Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 whoops! While I'm sorry that it didn't work out exactly as planned, I'm happy that they resolved the matter. There is definitely something to be said for patronizing small businesses - the fact that they know that they need to keep customers happy I hope your wife (and you!) enjoyed the cookies after all of that. I am crazy about them, and I'm not easily-pleased in the cookie department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 I told my wife to keep the fresh dozen at work because I don't need to gain any more sympathy weight. She and her co-workers love the cookies. Even the week-old ones I tried were still very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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