Q: “Denise, I am thinking about making cookies for my clients and delivering them in custom-branded bags for the holidays. What do you think?”

A: I LOVE the idea of a gift for your clients in custom-branded bags. However, because of COVID concerns, I would advise that you buy cookies that are pre-packaged and then somehow decorate those with your brand. You don’t have to buy them from the grocery store – I am sure there are local bakeries who would love to accommodate your custom order.

This goes for everything that you might make this holiday season – from cookies to pies, jars of chutney or jam, and even jars of M & Ms. There are many people who have serious health concerns who have to be extra careful, so this year, please just take a hands-off approach and have commercial kitchens do the heavy lifting.

Good job!