in my old department we would do this a lot - nearly always after people have travelled they would bring back something tasty and send an email round for people to help themselves. as a non/rare traveller I would sometimes bring in something home made and seasonal - I've taken in Christmas cake before and after doing some berry picking took in a summer pudding. nice, I think to take in something traditional - so many of my colleagues aren;t English and we get lots of treats from abroad, so I like to share tasty English treats. I've recently changed departments and I've noticed they never do this. unperturbed I made some bonfire toffee and took it in this morning. It's been virtually untouched and of a dept of 30 odd people only 2 have even acknowledged its presence is it just me or are they miserable buggers? I don;t expect praise - but I just think it's a nice excuse to pop by someone's desk, have a quick chat....or maybe it's just me...(or perhaps I've offended people who aren't keen on the idea of bonfires, burning guys etc...?)