I have a new neighbor-is bringing over brownies an appropriate gesture?

[Kathy in Cambridge]

I have not introduced myself to the gal who bought the unit next to me (she moved in on March 1st). What is an appropriate housewarming? a bottle of wine? Some homemade brownies? Any ideas? :shrug:

[Hatalles]

1. You can never go wrong with brownies.

Many people abstain when it comes to alcohol... and hey, who doesn't love brownies? :)

[CubsFan1982]

2. What KIND of brownies?

:evilgrin:

[Kathy in Cambridge]

4. Trader Joe's Truffle Brownies-better than anything from scratch

[CubsFan1982]

10. Oh.

Sounds good to me. :D

[Hepburn]

3. Depends...

....if they are Alice B. Toklas brownies or not!!!

[khashka]

5. Brownies are always a good idea

You really can't go wrong doing that.


Khash.
(can I move in next door to you? please?)

[Kathy in Cambridge]

7. If you don't mind the crappy winter we've been having, feel free to

come to Mass! x(

[khashka]

12. Only if you'll bring me brownies

khash.

[Quakerfriend]

6. Some beautiful tulips might be nice about this time of year

... I've got new neighbors myself! Just moved in yesterday, so I've got the same dilemma.

I'd rule wine out though, as you don't know if perhaps she is a recovering alcoholic.:hi:

[Tesibria]

18. I agree with this one

Brownies or cookies: she might be on a diet or be diabetic.
Wine: she might hate wine, not drink, or otherwise.

Tulips: don't think ANY one is allergic to tulips ... and they are spectacular this time of year.

[Maddy McCall]

8. I have new neighbors, too.

I want to do something similar...maybe cookies...and am curious if it's appropriate.

[AwakeAtLast]

9. Too bad you don't live close to me

I have a pan of brownies cooling right now that you could borrow.

I had a brownie craving and gave in.

The only other thing that would replace brownies would be something that is your specialty, i.e., home baked bread, another dessert, or something crafty. Any gesture will be welcome, I'm sure!

:hi:

[Arugula Latte]

11. If she says: "DAMN YOU! How dare you bring me fresh brownies!"

... then you'll know you're dealing with a psychopath.

Otherwise, I know she'll be more than happy to get them. I would!

[Kathy in Cambridge]

13. Yeah, these brownies are particularly good

so she'd have to be NUTS to refuse them! :P

[wellstone dem]

14. NO NO NO

Chocolate chip cookies only.

[jonnyblitz]

15. no alcohol or drugs. food would work.

a casserole or fruitcake or yeah, brownies, or something. :shrug:

[yellowdogintexas]

16. that would be a great gesture!

better than wine because for all you know she is in AA and it would not be appropriate.

brownies, cookies, flowers, or just a handshake, introduction and ask if she needs help with unpacking or whatever.

[Padraig18]

17. Brownies are ALWAYS a good gift!

Yummmmmmmmm!

:hi:

[xmas74]

19. Brownies are always nice.

Anything homemade is a wonderful gesture-whether they are dieting or not.
I have also made the layered jar kits of soup-you add the dry ingredients and include the recipe. They can be stored for a long time (upwards of a year) and they are rather handy to have around (and the layers are pretty). I hand those out as presents and many people have told me how good the soup was a few weeks later.

[Phentex]

20. My neighbor does this and

she's always the first to get all the dirt on the new neighbor.