Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Random Bakes of Kindness

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I hope to create a ripple across the blogosphere. #RBOKindness  -  To be part of it takes no extra effort.. and trust me .. it’s good for the soul  -  if you are already baking then it cost’s nothing other than just a few more ingredients and it brings real people and their stories into the mix.

Blogging seems so me myself and I recently.  It’s so easy to focus on nothing but the food and my own life and I  really wanted to add a human element to baking.  Sometimes it’s not about the food as such .. it’s more about the person eating the food and how it makes them feel.

A coupe of weeks ago I made double the amount of cookies. The extra batch I popped into a tin and took with me to my local car wash.  The chap who has been cleaning my car for the past 4 years works all day no matter what the weather.  I have watched him clean my car in the freezing cold and the baking hot.  He always smiles and asks after the children and I ask after his.  He is a kind and hard working chap who always goes the extra to do the job right no matter how much my children have trashed my car!

So as he finished cleaning my car I paid him and then gave him my tin of extra cookies.  These are for you I told him.  They are because you always do a great job no matter what and take the time to chat with me every time I bring my car here.  He beamed, and beamed and beamed the biggest smile.

It made my day.

This is the challenge. Take part.   I am sure there must be someone in your life who deserves a spontaneous thank you, a kind word and some recognition for just being a marvelous person. I know it's a bit random .. but that is what makes it out of the usual and for me that makes it special.  The unexpected just means more.

It's no trouble to bake extra .. so the next time you are baking make two and then all you need to do is decide who to give your random bake to,  blog about the bake, the person who you gave the bake to and  write up why you choose them, with a link to this post and add this logo to your  site.. and I shall do another too.

I shall write up all the random bakes of kindness in a post on Thursday the 8th of September .. just add your comment below and let me know you want to take part.

It will be fun.
x
Posted by Unknown at 17:47
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77 comments:

  1. sjt5717 August 2011 at 18:12

    Count me it. It sounds like a wonderful idea. I have started my list already. I always bake as a gift if I am visiting or just take cakes in to work.

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  2. rebecca17 August 2011 at 18:17

    Love this idea! I'm in!

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  3. Unknown17 August 2011 at 18:25

    Oh this is like throwing a stone into he pond of life and the ripples are happening.. ..

    I't so exciting I can;t wait to read who the bakes will be going to ... there are going to be some lovely surprises .. !

    xx

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  4. The Yummy Yank17 August 2011 at 18:32

    Of course I am in! Already baking a peanut butter pie on Friday for a lovely girl who was kind enough to run my market stall for me, along with her own bread stall! Love baking for people!

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  5. I heart cupcakes17 August 2011 at 18:35

    What a great idea!

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  6. Silvana de Soissons17 August 2011 at 18:40

    What a great idea Vanessa. Well done! Count me in. I shall write it all up. Silvana de soissons

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  7. Kate@whatkatebaked17 August 2011 at 19:26

    Me too! what a wonderful, kind-hearted idea. I know exactly who to bake for- thank you for the inspiration!

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  8. Unknown17 August 2011 at 19:44

    I'm in! I know what to bake, just deciding who is most deserving... May have to do several bakes!

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  9. Anonymous17 August 2011 at 20:47

    yes, great idea, i have a special friend in mind, will decide what to bake. Will have to be chocolate. Will blog when my mission is complete x

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  10. HELEN17 August 2011 at 21:29

    This is a great idea, I love it - the Blondies always go down well so it looks like I'll be making some of those pretty soon...now just have to decide who to give them too!
    x

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  11. Heidi Roberts17 August 2011 at 22:33

    I love the thought. I often do this especially with my banana bread. I have some ripe bananas so I will be making some this weekend.

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  12. Unknown18 August 2011 at 00:11

    genius idea... i'm right there with you xx

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  13. Baker Street18 August 2011 at 09:03

    What a lovely idea. Most certainly in!

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  14. dijeff.norwood18 August 2011 at 09:28

    Thanks for the twitter. Count me in - already tend to do this. For the guys at work & for friends & family. Kitchen this week has been like a minefield. lol xx

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  15. Mozart's Girl18 August 2011 at 09:40

    Hi Vanessa...a great idea to get people spreading cake & kindness...two things we can never have enough of in my opinion! I already do this quite a lot but will try and think of a new deserving recipient & post about it. Hope the hens are settling in well...as well as the rest of the family, of course! x

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  16. Charlotte18 August 2011 at 10:26

    I am in! This is a lovely idea, Vanessa. I will report back and blog about it! Charlotte x

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  17. Ben Vear18 August 2011 at 10:47

    Such a lovely idea, I shall be backing a whole stack of cookies and cakes, for Winstones Ice Creams 86th birthday, to thank all of the customers that have supported my family for almost a century :-)

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  18. Jo18 August 2011 at 12:58

    Great idea! Count me in :-)

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  19. Cooking The Books18 August 2011 at 13:03

    Such a lovely idea, I couldn't possibly not join in.

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  20. Eleanor18 August 2011 at 13:07

    Brilliant. Sounds like something I'd like to do. x

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  21. Leila Brandao18 August 2011 at 13:14

    Love the Idea. Count me in. I blog in portuguese but I will write a special post in english.

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  22. Choclette18 August 2011 at 13:19

    Lovely idea - I'm in or at least I will try. I did some random bakes of kindness once which was so rewarding as it bought so many smiles. Here's the link to the post I did about it - http://choclogblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/national-chocolate-week.html

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  23. Lucy18 August 2011 at 13:20

    I love this, will the local police take my cakes I wonder.

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  24. Carolinevon18 August 2011 at 13:26

    That sounds like a really nice idea. I'm in and off to research what you can mail where :)

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  25. Anonymous18 August 2011 at 13:48

    What a nice idea, I'm in.

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  26. Muddling Along18 August 2011 at 14:54

    What a great idea - I've started running an idea called 'One Good Deed a Day' over on my blog and this is perfect for that

    Now who should I bake for?

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  27. roleymoley18 August 2011 at 15:32

    great idea!! Im in!

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  28. Angharad18 August 2011 at 16:20

    Replied to your DM lovely lady - what an idea! I'd be honoured to join in. - Angharad

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  29. Unknown18 August 2011 at 17:06

    Oh I am quite overwhelmed but more excited than anything !

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  30. Virtuous Bread18 August 2011 at 20:47

    Baked a spare loaf just last night for delivery to Alfie at NCGM this morning. Is a regular occurance at VB. Roaming Bread Angel gives out spare loaves if there are any (occupational hazard). WIll do more...

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  31. plus2point419 August 2011 at 10:18

    I'm in too! just strated making jam, chutney's and oils for my neighbours and family and an extra batch of cupcakes etc would be fab.

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  32. Eleanor Digby22 August 2011 at 08:39

    Vanessa, sounds like a lovely idea, I'm in!

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  33. Sarah Garton22 August 2011 at 08:57

    I baked some extra cookies last night. A lovely idea!

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  34. Carole Fitzgerald22 August 2011 at 10:15

    I'm going to do this and give my cookies to the nurses looking after my mum in the dementia unit. Angels. Every single one of them.

    The 'ripples' are indeed happening. Well done for thinking of this.

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  35. Huntlands Farm Bed & Breakfast22 August 2011 at 13:34

    I'm definitely in Vanessa; I'm sorry not to have replied to your Twitter message but bnb has been keeping me busy. I already know who I'm baking for as without her I would never have coped these past few months with work/guests/renovations etc.

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  36. Utterly Scrummy22 August 2011 at 19:37

    I'm taking part :o) What a genius idea! I always bake extra and give it away, I just have to remember to blog about it now LOL I'm also giving away some of my brownies on my blog, one pack to the entrant and one to a friend they have nominated. Spread the baking joy everyone!

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  37. Brownieville Girl22 August 2011 at 21:43

    What a lovely idea Vanessa - I'd be delighted to participate.

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  38. Unknown23 August 2011 at 00:33

    Gorgeous idea, count me in too!

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  39. dijeff.norwood23 August 2011 at 06:56

    made egg white cake for sister, bara birth cake for dad. cake for guys at work next.. let you know what that is soon. Di xx lol

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  40. Catherine23 August 2011 at 12:32

    I love this idea :D I found your blog on Dom's "Belleau Kitchen" blog, and am glad I did; I'll be taking part in this! I love your wee car wash man; he sounds wonderful :')

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  41. Nickki23 August 2011 at 14:00

    What a lovely idea! Count me in :-)

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  42. things we make24 August 2011 at 09:49

    Add me to the list

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  43. Susan24 August 2011 at 10:10

    Yes count me in! x

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  44. dijeff.norwood24 August 2011 at 10:11

    Hope to see you at the foodie show at Holdenby. We shall be over there on the Monday.

    Blondies for the guys at work - they adore homemade cakes being bought into them. They are always making requests .... but this was is a surprise.

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  45. Anonymous24 August 2011 at 10:35

    Do count me in. I love this idea.

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  46. Emily Roberts24 August 2011 at 11:52

    What a fabulous link, will be a pleasure. Count me in :)

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  47. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours26 August 2011 at 15:41

    Great that I have until the 8th! As I have just the thing, but cannot publish until the 6th!

    Is this going to become a monthly event?

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  48. Liz26 August 2011 at 19:20

    Count me in!
    I'm going to do mine & blog about it on Tuesday.

    Hope puppy is settling in well.
    xxx

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  49. Linzi_Barrow30 August 2011 at 07:07

    My RBO Kindness was the agave nectar cookies featured on my blog, I gave some of my goodies to my lovely elderly neighbour "Jenny" , we often swap recipes and chat about food. Great initative :-)

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  50. Beverley Glock31 August 2011 at 16:34

    love this concept Vanessa, about to do recipe development so thinking of who to give extras too, kids cupcake workshop tomorrow, will make extra, get them to decorate one each and take to our local old folks home or whatever the PC term is.

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  51. Unknown31 August 2011 at 20:13

    Is it too late to join in? If not, count me, please.

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  52. Unknown31 August 2011 at 23:03

    Still good to join in .. a week left !!

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  53. sjt571 September 2011 at 09:13

    My Random Bakes of Kindness was To a Friend who organised a day to celibrate ioo years of Macmillian Nurses. She had a tea party at a local attraction so I gave her 4 chocolate fudge cakes and 4 sticky toffee cakes with caramel icing. Now working on my next RBK

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  54. Elizabeth of QueensNotebook2 September 2011 at 13:48

    Wonderful idea! So heartwarming to share anything baked or made by hand. And so generous of you to think of this idea! I'm signing up right now. Thanks for including me.

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  55. Choclette3 September 2011 at 07:55

    I've just posted my bake of kindness. It's not what I had planned to do so it's a bit low key. The bake I made for my planned random bake of kindness was a bit of a disaster, so that fell through. A lovely thought Venessa. Thank you.

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  56. Liz3 September 2011 at 10:57

    Here's my R.B.O.K. http://abovediamonds.blogspot.com/2011/09/random-bake-of-kindness_03.html

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    xxx

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  57. Brownieville Girl3 September 2011 at 14:16

    Vanessa -

    Here's my offering: http://brownievillegirl.blogspot.com/2011/09/random-bakes-of-kindness.html

    Wonderful idea - Thank you so much.

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  58. Karen S Booth3 September 2011 at 14:16

    A fabulous idea and I am IN too!
    Karen

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  59. chow and chatter5 September 2011 at 22:31

    love this came over from brownieville girls blog :-)

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  60. Susan Lindquist5 September 2011 at 23:34

    What an idea ... I'm in!

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  61. Karen S Booth6 September 2011 at 12:18

    I have baked and donated my first RBOK! Here is the link!

    http://lavenderandlovage.blogspot.com/2011/09/old-biscuit-tin-random-bakes-of.html

    Karen

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  62. Aimee White6 September 2011 at 13:50

    Hi there! I absolutely love this idea and almost always give my baking away, anyway (otherwise I'd eat it all myself! ;)). Would love to take part. Is it just a one time event or will it be ongoing?

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  63. Nickki8 September 2011 at 07:40

    Here's my random bake of kindness - Thank you Vanessa :-) http://cookiescakesbakes.blogspot.com/2011/09/random-bakes-of-kindness-melting.html

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  64. Chele8 September 2011 at 21:52

    I'm a bit late (nothing new there!) but here is my random act too. Please don't worry about adding this to the round up, the random act should also be selfless after all but I'd love it if you could see the wonderful person my bake went to ;0)
    http://thechocolatepot.blogspot.com/2011/09/cowkies-random-bake-of-kindness.html

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  65. Susan Lindquist10 September 2011 at 02:23

    Hi there!

    Here's my post for a Random Bake ...
    http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7000684849043929603#editor/target=post;postID=3745954278887911735

    This was fun and so worth it to see the expression on the face of the girl I surprised ... thanks for a great idea!

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  66. Makey-Cakey19 September 2011 at 09:15

    What a lovely idea. I know it's past the 8th Sept, but I figured that kindness didn't really have a "use by date" and I've only just discovered this post, so I'm going to do it later today. Now to decide what to make that I want to share half of....

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  67. Sharon21 September 2011 at 20:22

    Thankful for Randomness of Kindness moments in my life! looking forward to hearing more :)

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  68. Anonymous22 September 2011 at 20:54

    I would love to take part in this. Is it still going on?

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  69. Mkay6528 September 2011 at 11:28

    I have so enjoyed participating in Random Bakes of Kindness we are just kind of keeping it going whenever my girls and I see an opportunity.

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  70. Anonymous8 October 2011 at 16:54

    I know I'm pretty late on this but here is my random bake of kindness!

    http://hungryhinny.wordpress.com/2011/10/08/turtle-shortbread-biscuits/

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  71. Sarah Garton10 October 2011 at 18:22

    I've just written my post for this months Random Bakes of Kindness. Still love the concept! http://sarahskitchendiary1.blogspot.com/2011/10/random-bakes-of-kindness-3-cake-and.html?m=0

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  72. Karen S Booth17 October 2011 at 15:49

    MY 2nd random bake of kindness has been posted here!
    http://lavenderandlovage.blogspot.com/2011/10/shabby-chic-in-blue-random-bakes-of.html
    Love Karen. XX

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  73. Brenda23 October 2011 at 01:12

    It wasn't actually a bake of kindness, I made apple butter, and took a few extra jars in for a friend at work.

    I also made a batch of cookies especially for my students.

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  74. Ellie24 October 2011 at 22:33

    What a lovely idea! I've baked before to give as gifts for christmas, birthdays, and thank yous. But "Random Bakes of Kindness" is a fantastic idea. Now to find my first victim......

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  75. Magnolia Verandah8 November 2011 at 12:14

    Hi just thought I would continue this lovely idea on and on - I recently took my Tangy Lemon Cake to a friend as a Random Bake of Kindness.

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  76. Sarah Garton10 November 2011 at 16:17

    Continuing the theme here is the link to my fourth Random Bake Of Kindness for the fantastic doctors and nurses who cared for my Nan http://sarahskitchendiary1.blogspot.com/2011/11/random-bakes-of-kindness-4-thank-you-to.html

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  77. online pharmacy9 December 2011 at 13:19

    This is so good not only because I guess those cookies should be delicious but also because it can be a perfect gift for an special person.

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