Short Bites: The Vermont Shortbread Company Ezine
HOLIDAYS 2006


shortbread How to Make Gift Giving a Snap This Holiday Season

1. Take a look at that list of names who you have no idea what to buy for.

(Think coworkers, family members who you'll see on Christmas Day, valued clients or even online buddies.)

 
 

shortbread snowman2. Imagine how happy they'll feel to receive delicious, homemade Vermont Shortbread from you, their favorite person!

(Then imagine how much more full of peace and joy your holiday will be if you can manage to steer clear of the mall this year!)

 
 

3. Next to each name, type in a flavor of shortbread you think they'd most enjoy (see flavors, below).

shortbreadFlavors:

traditional (plain)
almond
chocolate
raspberry jam
strawberry jam
lemon curd
walnut-cinnamon
brown sugar spice

 

 

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4. Decide if you will mail their shortbread, or bring it to them in person. Also figure out how many shortbreads per person/family.

 

5. Write down addresses of all whom you plan to send shortbread by mail, with gift box quantities beside each of them.

6. Visit the products page of our website. Enter in your orders* using our handy, safe and secure PayPal system.

*Yes, Vermont Shortbread Company accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express right through PayPal.

 

shortbreadClick "Add to Cart," then select your flavor from the pulldown menu.

You will be redirected to a Paypal shopping cart page where you can view your totals, and REMOVE or CHANGE quantities if necessary.

 

Note: If you completely mess up your order, simply check all boxes on the PayPal page, and click UPDATE CART. Go back to the shortbread order page and start over (don't worry, it took us a few tries, too).

 

shortbread7. Don't forget to order a shortbread for yourself to nibble with your favorite holiday beverage.

 
 

coffee(Perhaps a nice mug of egg nog, hot cocoa, spiced herbal tea or espresso to sip slowly while savoring those heavenly morsels of shortbread!)

 

shortbread8. Savor the shortbread experience.

Behold the fine details of your shortbread, handcrafted using only the finest natural ingredients.

 

shortbreadPonder the first people to taste shortbread on Christmas... the less fortunate who found inventive ways to use the little they had (butter, flour, sugar) and turn it into something wonderfully delicious.

 

9. Hey, how about leaving a few bites of shortbread for somebody else to enjoy!?

 

10. And don't forget that Dear Old Santa loves Vermont Shortbread, too. ;)

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If you need assistance or wish to place a bulk order over the phone, give us a call at

(802) 264-4835.

shortbreadTo ensure that your shortbread gifts arrive before Christmas day, please place your order well in advance of December 19th.

 

From all of us at Vermont Shortbread Company, we wish you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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