Law Enforcement Officer Becomes Baker, Serving Smiles with "Just His Pies"

From Law Enforcement to Culinary Arts

• 👮 Neil Daniel, a local law enforcement officer, has a unique background that includes being a firefighter and serving in the Navy reserves since 2007.
• 🧑‍🍳 He transitioned from fighting fires and enforcing laws to becoming a baker, finding a new way to serve the community.

The Sweet Potato Pie Origins

• 🥧 Daniel's passion for baking began in Barbados, where he learned from his mother, and continued in the U.S. while working in a soup kitchen.
• 👨‍👧‍👦 After becoming a father of three daughters, he started baking sweet potato pies for Thanksgiving, which became a family favorite, earning him the title "official sweet potato pie guy."

Baking as Therapy and Business

• 🧘 Baking serves as a therapeutic outlet for Daniel, helping him alleviate the stress of his demanding career.
• 💰 Encouraged by his family, he began selling his pies, initially focusing on sweet potato, and saw sales increase significantly after experimenting with different flavors and adding alcohol.

"Just His Pies" - A Play on Words

• 🗣️ The company name, "Just His Pies," is a clever play on his profession as a cop and his desire for customers to exclusively enjoy his creations.
• 🍰 Daniel has expanded his offerings beyond sweet potato to include pumpkin, key lime, guava, cookies and cream, and pecan bourbon pies.

Dedication to Quality and Community

• ✨ His wife highlights that the time and care he invests in each pie are what make them special, allowing him to unwind and bring joy to others.
• 🤝 Daniel's methodical approach ensures the perfect texture and flavor, reflecting his dedication to his craft and community service.
• 🌟 The pies are described as rich, delicious, and a delightful way to "serve and protect your waistline."