If you are baking anyway, why not help those less fortunate than us this season? Just Bake it Forward!
The 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?
I 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?
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”.
Shari says
December 7, 2015 at 4:24 pmThat 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.
Julie Menghini says
December 7, 2015 at 8:11 pmThank you Shari! I hope you get a chance to toss a picture to them.
pattisj says
December 6, 2015 at 10:51 pmNice work, Julie!
Julie Menghini says
December 7, 2015 at 4:16 pmThank you Patti!
cookingwithauntjuju.com says
December 6, 2015 at 3:55 pmI 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.
Julie Menghini says
December 6, 2015 at 5:36 pmThank you Judi!
Dawn says
December 6, 2015 at 12:18 pmWhat 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! ♡
Julie Menghini says
December 6, 2015 at 5:37 pmThank you Dawn! My neighbor girl makes me the loveliest cards too, and I just love receiving them. Homemade is best!
Lili says
December 6, 2015 at 2:09 amLovely idea and basket Julie! Will look at the link. 🙂
Julie Menghini says
December 6, 2015 at 5:38 pmThank you Lili!
tentimestea says
December 5, 2015 at 2:48 amThis 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!
Julie Menghini says
December 5, 2015 at 5:30 pmThank you! I think you can also post it on Facebook?
tentimestea says
December 6, 2015 at 3:05 amHmm! Good to know!
Elaine @ foodbod says
December 5, 2015 at 1:52 amBrilliant, what a great idea xx
Julie Menghini says
December 5, 2015 at 5:31 pmThank you Elaine. It breaks my heart that children go hungry.
Johanne Lamarche says
December 4, 2015 at 9:39 pmThank 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.
Julie Menghini says
December 5, 2015 at 5:32 pmThank 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.
Lily says
December 4, 2015 at 6:25 pmThat’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 🙂
Julie Menghini says
December 5, 2015 at 5:33 pmExactly! Thank you Lily!
Lynz Real Cooking says
December 4, 2015 at 5:11 pmThis is such a wonderful idea! Your basket must be lovely Julie! Just beautiful!!!
Julie Menghini says
December 5, 2015 at 5:34 pmThank you Lynz! It went over real well. I was very flattered that they asked me to contribute to the cause.
Lynz Real Cooking says
December 5, 2015 at 5:52 pmThat is lovely!!
indusinternationalkitchen says
December 3, 2015 at 10:02 pmGreat 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!
Julie Menghini says
December 4, 2015 at 9:30 amThank you Indu! You don’t even need to bake anything new and it is a great cause.
Anna says
December 3, 2015 at 9:22 pmThis is wonderful, Julie! Thank you for the information! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
December 4, 2015 at 9:31 amThank you Anna! It only takes minutes. I hope you will thin about it? Have a great weekend!
Anna says
December 4, 2015 at 12:06 pmYes, would definitely love to participate! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend as well, dear Julie!
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
December 3, 2015 at 4:40 pmSuch a wonderful basket , Julie!! Thanks for mentioning about Food network’s lovely event! Just submitted an entry and nominated a friend as well 🙂
Julie Menghini says
December 3, 2015 at 5:34 pmThank you Freda! That is wonderful and I really appreciate you passing on the spirit of giving.
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
December 3, 2015 at 6:28 pm🙂
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says
December 3, 2015 at 1:43 pmHi Julie, remember to enter my giveaway https://clwiser.wordpress.com – Big Hugs, Cheryl
Julie Menghini says
December 3, 2015 at 5:57 pmThank you for the reminder Cheryl! Love greek food so am going to try my chances!
CrumblesAndKale says
December 3, 2015 at 10:18 amwhat a wonderful thought, and I will bake something this weekend so I can post under the hashtag, thanks for sharing with us!
Julie Menghini says
December 3, 2015 at 11:28 amThank you Petra!
Linda says
December 3, 2015 at 10:02 amThis is a wonderful idea…and whoever received it will love it I’m sure 🙂
Julie Menghini says
December 3, 2015 at 11:28 amThank you Linda! It was a success! They raised more than they were even hoping for.
Linda says
December 3, 2015 at 12:45 pmAwesome! 🙂
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says
December 3, 2015 at 9:07 amWonderful Julie! Cheryl
Loretta says
December 3, 2015 at 7:46 amWhat 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!
Julie Menghini says
December 3, 2015 at 8:56 amThank 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? 🙂