Cakes for Cops 2020

This is the fourth year I've taken a selection of cakes along to the Police. Normally we are in TT, but this year, we've been dealing with Covid-19. Today's goodies are chocolate and pecan brownies, walnut cake, lemon cake, vanilla sponge, and two types of pat cookies, chocolate chip, and cherry and raisin.

Cakes for Cops

The Police receptionist beamed at me, then exclaimed, "Oh, it's you again. We're always glad to see you, and your cakes!" What a lovely welcome.

Cakes for Cops 2018

Today's baking: fruit flapjacks, flapjacks with chocolate drizzle, chocolate brownies, Snickers Crunch, raspberry cupcakes and lemon drizzle (not shown).

The officers and staff were delighted to be brought cakes. I explained the ones with stars had peanuts in them, and all were gluten-free. The receptionist was delighted as she's just been diagnosed as having a gluten-intolerance. She asked if I had brought cakes in last year. She had enjoyed them and was looking forward to this year's selection. 

TT Baking Prep

During the TT Races, the Police work incredibly hard, and very long hours. Last year, I baked a load of cakes and took them to Police Headquarters as a little 'thank you' for their work.

The plan is to do the same again this year, and it's time to start planning. Here are some of the recipes that sound interesting.

Cherry Oat Squares

Peppermint Slice

Chocolate Brownies

Lemon Cake

Vanilla Sponge

Mars Bar Cake

TT Cakes - #feedthefuzz

During the TT Races, the Police work long, long hours keeping residents and visitors safe. The Younger Offspring and I wanted to do a little something to recognise their work, and also to say 'Thank you'. 

Last week, the Younger Offspring and I made around 100 cakes and took them along to Police Head Quarters. We arrived and said we came bearing cakes. The receptionist was puzzled, but we when explained what we were about a huge grin spread across her face. She called up to the break room, and a couple of officers almost ran down the stairs. They were all delighted by the gift. 

It was even added to Tweet Beat IOM. The text in the image above says "CAKES! Someone very kindly brought cakes to the station! Thank you to the lovely lady - happy cops! #welovecake #thankyou . "

The little things that show appreciation can make all the difference. It's amazing what a few cakes can do. 

Mega-Baking

During the TT Races, all leave is cancelled for the Isle of Man Constabulary. The Police work crazy hours. Most people are well behaved and are here to have a good time. Some people take things too far, and the Police have to step in. The number of road traffic incidents drastically increases to. The Police work very hard in the two weeks of TT.

At the weekend, I decided to do something nice for them. Today, the Younger Offspring and I have been in the kitchen. We have made Flapjacks, Snicker Crunch, Lemon Loaves, Banana and Walnut Cakes and Chocolate Brownies. The Brownies have 10 minutes cooking left. Then, we will have over 100 portions of goodies. I hope our officers will like them.