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Bake It Forward

December 3, 2015 Updated: April 3, 2019 By Julie Menghini 40 Comments

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If you are baking anyway, why not help those less fortunate than us this season? Just Bake it Forward!

Bake It Forward | Hostess At HeartThe first time I heard the term “Bake It Forward”, I was actually preparing a basket of baked goods for a fundraiser at the time. Do you believe in Karma or just coincidence?

Bake It Forward | Hostess At HeartI was asked to participate in a fundraiser for a friend of ours that has been fighting for his life and livelihood since June. Baked goods, kitchen gadgets or a combination of the two make great gift or fundraiser ideas. Everyone likes to eat right?

Bake It Forward | Hostess At Heart

To put my contribution together, I bought a nice basket and filled it with a loaf of my Harvest Grains Bread, two dozen Spiced Coffee Cookies, and one dozen Lemon cupcakes with Blackberry filling. I added three dishtowels for a punch of color to my otherwise neutral-colored basket.

Next time I would bake a cookie that could be stacked. I like that each item is packaged separately so the person that got this basket could transport it and share it if they choose.

I love socializing over food, and cooking for friends and family is my way of letting them know how special they are. Baking or cooking is a wonderful way to help someone that needs it or just showing someone that you are thinking of them.

Right now, Food Network will donate $1.00 for each person that posts a picture with #BakeItForward to No Kid Hungry. If you are baking anyway, why not help someone less fortunate than us? Just click on the Food Network link above for a simple how to. They are also asking that we challenge a friend to do the same. I am nominating you my friend so get baking and feed a child.

I hope that this gives you gift ideas, and hope you have the opportunity to “Bake It Forward”.

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Comments

  1. Shari says

    December 7, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    That is such a great idea, Julie! Thank you for passing it along. I hadn’t heard of baking it forward before. Your basket full of goodies looks so yummy! It is such a nice variety of food items.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 7, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you Shari! I hope you get a chance to toss a picture to them.

      Reply
  2. pattisj says

    December 6, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    Nice work, Julie!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 7, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Thank you Patti!

      Reply
  3. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    December 6, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    I have not heard of Bake It Forward but what a great way to share. I have donated in other ways and love to give homemade gifts but baked goods are always popular. Thanks for the link…. Julie.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 6, 2015 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you Judi!

      Reply
  4. Dawn says

    December 6, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    What a lovely idea, Julie! I have never heard of ‘Bake It Forward’ before. Your generous basket of goodies was such a thoughtful way to give from the heart. Sharing Handmade Kindness has always been my ‘cup of tea.’ As a paper crafter, I love to share handmade cards with family, friends, and even strangers! Sending sunny hugs from the Midwest! ♡

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 6, 2015 at 5:37 pm

      Thank you Dawn! My neighbor girl makes me the loveliest cards too, and I just love receiving them. Homemade is best!

      Reply
  5. Lili says

    December 6, 2015 at 2:09 am

    Lovely idea and basket Julie! Will look at the link. 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 6, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you Lili!

      Reply
  6. tentimestea says

    December 5, 2015 at 2:48 am

    This is really lovely–such a great way to put your baking skills to use. And thanks for sharing about the Food Network! I don’t have twitter but maybe I should set up an account, as that’s really such as great initiative!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 5, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you! I think you can also post it on Facebook?

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      • tentimestea says

        December 6, 2015 at 3:05 am

        Hmm! Good to know!

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  7. Elaine @ foodbod says

    December 5, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Brilliant, what a great idea xx

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 5, 2015 at 5:31 pm

      Thank you Elaine. It breaks my heart that children go hungry.

      Reply
  8. Johanne Lamarche says

    December 4, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Thank you for reaching out to all of us at FF for the Bake it Forward challenge Julie! Great cause. There must have been a bidding war for your contribution and the recipient of your basket must be thrilled! Hope your friend is going to be okay.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 5, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you Johanne! I was flattered that anyone bought a ticket for the basket! It was at my husbands office and I send them goodies regularly so it was popular.

      Reply
  9. Lily says

    December 4, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    That’s so nice of you Julie and thanks for letting me know about the Food Network. I will be doing a lot of baking during the holidays, so why not #BakeItForward 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 5, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      Exactly! Thank you Lily!

      Reply
  10. Lynz Real Cooking says

    December 4, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    This is such a wonderful idea! Your basket must be lovely Julie! Just beautiful!!!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 5, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you Lynz! It went over real well. I was very flattered that they asked me to contribute to the cause.

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      • Lynz Real Cooking says

        December 5, 2015 at 5:52 pm

        That is lovely!!

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  11. indusinternationalkitchen says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Great thought there Julie! Love your food basket. And sharing with the less fortunate among us is such a kind gesture. I will check out the link. thanks for the info!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 4, 2015 at 9:30 am

      Thank you Indu! You don’t even need to bake anything new and it is a great cause.

      Reply
  12. Anna says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    This is wonderful, Julie! Thank you for the information! 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 4, 2015 at 9:31 am

      Thank you Anna! It only takes minutes. I hope you will thin about it? Have a great weekend!

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      • Anna says

        December 4, 2015 at 12:06 pm

        Yes, would definitely love to participate! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend as well, dear Julie!

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  13. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

    December 3, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    Such a wonderful basket , Julie!! Thanks for mentioning about Food network’s lovely event! Just submitted an entry and nominated a friend as well 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 3, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you Freda! That is wonderful and I really appreciate you passing on the spirit of giving.

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      • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

        December 3, 2015 at 6:28 pm

        🙂

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  14. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says

    December 3, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Julie, remember to enter my giveaway https://clwiser.wordpress.com – Big Hugs, Cheryl

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 3, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      Thank you for the reminder Cheryl! Love greek food so am going to try my chances!

      Reply
  15. CrumblesAndKale says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:18 am

    what a wonderful thought, and I will bake something this weekend so I can post under the hashtag, thanks for sharing with us!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 3, 2015 at 11:28 am

      Thank you Petra!

      Reply
  16. Linda says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:02 am

    This is a wonderful idea…and whoever received it will love it I’m sure 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 3, 2015 at 11:28 am

      Thank you Linda! It was a success! They raised more than they were even hoping for.

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      • Linda says

        December 3, 2015 at 12:45 pm

        Awesome! 🙂

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  17. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Wonderful Julie! Cheryl

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  18. Loretta says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:46 am

    What a special treat for the one who receives your basket Julie. I like this idea of sharing with those less fortunate. I’ll have to check out the Food Network site, it’s been a while since I’ve watched that channel, I seem to be absorbed in the blog world these days :). Happy giving!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      December 3, 2015 at 8:56 am

      Thank you so much for stopping by Loretta! Decided on a wine diet instead of a water diet but it doesn’t seem to be working? 🙂

      Reply

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