Hi pals! I really love to bake but struggle with finding people who want to eat all the baked goods. I swear they are good but everyone around me either doesn't have a sweet tooth or only eats healthy foods. Until we moved to this new city I used to send my baking to work with my husband and his coworkers would scarf the baking right away but his new crew is all gym goers who eat clean.
SO, we moved into this new apartment a few months ago and its majorly older, retired folks. They have little "meet and greets" every Tuesday in the shared space in our building. I can't go and stay to visit as it's during the workday but I do work from home so I could pop in. Short story long, I am wondering what the least weird way to sus out if they would like if I brought up some baked goods for them occasionally? This may just be a matter of me being brave and putting myself out there, but if they say no or it's weird I will have to see these people around the apartment and I'm really hoping to not have to move out of embarrassment anytime soon lol
Picture of the cupcakes i made for my wedding just cause 🤭
by DrcutiepieMD
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These are gorgeous! I am sure your beautiful baked goods would be a nice ice breaker to get to know your neighbours.
You could also donate to a women’s group or shelter
I think that bringing your baked goods to a building “meet and greet” is a great idea! You may want to create a little sign letting people know the flavors and ingredients, in case there are allergies or diet restrictions.
I’ve had the same issue working on recipes for the state fair. My solution was to put up a sign up sheet in the mail room for people to put their name and a way to contact them (e-mail or phone number) and whenever I bake a cake, I contact people on the list and make the offer. I’ve only done it once so far, but people were pretty receptive.
I would bake something and turn up to the meet and greet with it, with a little note to say “I baked these for everyone, hope you enjoy them! From xyz xxx”
And then if they do like them and they’re friendly people they will tell you, and you can follow on from there.
Definitely put yourself out there, you have to sow the seeds! And usually people love baked goods…I would be stoked to meet someone like you
I’m finding people are getting weirder about “cleanliness” and won’t eat home baked goods. I see comments online about how people are gross for not wearing gloves when cooking dinner for themselves at their own house. It’s almost like it’s become a personality trait to pretend to be disgusted by the mere thought of germs. Anyway, I wouldn’t take it personal. I work with someone that will pull faces like you spit in food you offer her (even if it’s all pre-packed from a store) and never eat any while also telling us about the state of disarray her house is in.
go to a college campus with a fancy sign, we’ll eat anything if it’s free 😭
Wish you were near me to share them lol
Drop a couple dozen at your local fire departments or favorite charity office.
Do you have a recipe you could share? My sister’s baby shower is coming up and I’m in charge of cupcakes! Would love and so appreciate if you could share your recipe!
Local veterinary clinics and humane societies will always devour proffered goodies. For extra “not weird” points, include a written thank you note (or pipe it.)
In my new workplace, it’s people with diets, and they don’t appreciate my baked goods either. In my previous workplace, if I took it to work, it would vanish. Here, it’s pretty much hurtful to my baked stuff not even touched. It’s not just diets, it’s also a whole lot of religious sentiments as well so they also tend to look down at baked goods as if it contains poison because it contains eggs. And the way they cast shade at it, others also don’t eat it.
Long story short, I don’t take it to work at all. It really dampens my spirit. I’d rather take else where. I found an opportunity to give my baked stuff to a newly opened coffee shop. I’m not big on money from it. But I’m happy to get some appreciation and recover the cost of making it.
I also take it to social groups I meet now and then.
AA meetings love sweets (:
Bring them to a hospital- the residents and fellows will appreciate them!
Give them to random people, tell them you hope they have a good day. Attach like a business card with your social media.
It may seem small, but trust me, you’d definitely stick around in people’s heads.
I love this shape! Do you do a rosebud first or is it all one icing motion?
not sure abt neighbors but i’m sure the fire and police station would enjoy them!
if i were you, i’d sell them for a nominal price. not for the money, but bc people tend to be suspicious of free stuff these days.
I wanted to add I love your social awareness for not wanting to push the baked goods too much. I get that.
I think elderly especially would love unsolicited baked goods, just set out for their choice to take or not.
It’s such a kind thing to do! I don’t see people do this kind of thing much anymore. If wanting to be cautious, maybe include all the ingredients on a note card and any other details about the baked goods they may be curious about
What city do you live in? There are baking non-profits you could join
It would not be weird if you sent them all to me. Don’t tell my doctor.
100% will not be weirded out. Am waiting for delivery, can I meet you halfway?
Fuck people, just bring them to my house, I gotchu.
Give them to a local fire station. Firefighters will eat anything. Source, I’m a fire wife
If they are mostly older folks, I would go with date squares or lemon squares, or some form of tarts, maybe even some sugar free stuff, and only make a small batch, if you put out 12 treats, maybe even a variety box, to see what people like, and they all get eaten and someone compliments you, maybe make a bigger batch next time, if nobody eats them, you won’t have a lot of waste and you’ll know they probably won’t eat treats from strangers. I would also definitely put some kind of note with them such as “have a treat on RM 406” or something along those lines so people will know you’re a neighbour.
The cupcakes look great!
Me being a military spouse I give my baked goodies to my husband to take to work, I give them to our mail lady, the fire department, police station, and to the animal shelter for the workers . I don’t sell my stuff but I have had offers to make certian things for people because I have given them stuff. It may just be easier in my little community but that’s some ideas.
Wanna be best friends? I love both baking and eating baked goods. I’ll happily eat these delicious looking cupcakes
I make baked goods for my local fire department all the time!
Meals on Wheels needs baked goods but I think they prefer an easier to pack dessert not requiring refrigeration such as a brownie. Worth checking with your local chapter.
You can share with me anytime I promise I will never find it weird
I grew up kinda poor and I would have loved to have some of these as a kid! Maybe somewhere you can give some of these to struggling families?