You don’t have to travel the world to taste all of the sweet and savory treats that other countries have to offer. Sure, an international snack box isn’t the same thing as jetting off to Paris or Tokyo.
But, it does bring a world of goodies right to your doorstep. Obviously you’re going to chow down on the snacks and sweets that show up in the monthly box, but what else can you do with the food inside?
1. Throw a party.
Not just any party, but a party with international flare. For example, you order a MunchPak and inside you find Hello Bear biscuits from Japan, Gandour’s Lemon Dabke cream-filled cookies from Lebanon, Walker’s chips from the UK and other assorted snacks. Set up a global buffet for your guests to enjoy.
2. Give goodie bags.
Are you having a kids’ party? You’ll need to send the pint-sized partiers home with a treat bag. Stock it with sweets from an international snack box for a global surprise.
3. Play a game.
Invite a few friends over and have them guess where each snack is from. Open up the box, take the treats out of their packaging and put them on plates. Ask your guests to taste the international spread and name the country of origin. After everyone has made their guesses, reveal where each food came from.
4. Research the treats.
This one is a creative way to get kids in on the snack pack action. Pick one item and look it up online. Learn about the country of origin or the history of the snack itself.
5. Make a map.
Pin all of your tasty travels. Every time that you open a new snack, mark the country where it came from on a map. After a few months, check out how many dots you have across the globe.
6. Have an international movie night.
Your international snack box provides the treats to munch on while you’re watching a foreign flick. Choose the movie based on your snack source. For example, if you can’t wait to eat the candy from Italy that arrived in your subscription box, pair it with a Fellini film.
7. Use it for baking, cooking or culinary creations.
Crumble chocolate from Europe into your favorite cookie recipe, decorate holiday treats with Japanese gummies or use those British chips to make a crunchy dip.
8. Keep it by your desk.
When your international snack box shows up you may want to dig in right away. If you can hold off, divide up the treats, take them into work and eat them during your mid-afternoon break. Instead of having the same old snack, your global pack offers a worldwide variety to choose from.
9. Learn the language.
Whether you travel the world for real or you just imagine that you’re headed off to foreign countries as you eat your international snacks, learning the language is always helpful. Pick a snack and learn how to say at least one sentence about it in the country’s language.
10. Share!
Yes, it’s your international snack box. But, why not share the global goodies with a special friend, your spouse or even mom.