This is the American holiday of Martin Luther King Day, when we honor a great man of service and dedication as well as of passion. However his message was not just American , it was universal . We are all equal. We all are linked together. We have to look out for each other.
How can we foodies honor such a legacy? By donating to food banks to help our fellow brethren .There are so many people unemployed and desperate right now who need our help. If you can spare a couple of cans of veggies or packages of pasta , please do so. Help out at the banks too if you can. There are also soup kitchens everywhere that always need a helping hand. if you own a restaurant you may want to donate any extra food to them as well or open up your place solely for the homeless and unemployed.
Today also think about the Haitians who have almost no food and water much less anything else. This is the time to donate so that they can receive some sort of decent victuals. Your best bet is the Red Cross who will get food and supplies to Port Au Prince and other devastated areas.
Give up the little luxury of gourmet candy or sea salt and spend the money you would have spent on cans of food and donations. Instead of whipping up a batch of cookies fro yourself, make a few or organize a bake sale to help those in need. Remember we all share this planet. We all have to look out for each other.
Monday, January 18, 2010
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