Helping Others The Foodie Way

Tomorrow is the tenth anniversary of September 11th and it has gone from a day of mourning to a day of giving back. Luckily ,foodies as well as anyone else, can help in the way they know best - with food . There are so many ways of bringing comfort and support to others- not just in New York but around the world.

Remember those who do need you. There are so many soup kitchens that need help.You don't have to be a great cook. You can also participate in the setting up and cleaning up. You can dish out portions and offer a friendly smile and kind words. You can also donate food or if you can cook offer to make the main dish or sides. Be vigilant in your offer. After all the holidays are coming up and that's when soup kitchens need as much help as possible.

Another way of giving back in a foodie manner is making care packages for our troops overseas. They appreciate some home baked cookies and favorite candies sent to them .Another way is helping to have bake sales and start up lemonade (or coffee) stands to raise money. If you 're a restaurateur , then offer discounts on meals for our military. Outback Steak House is famous for this and it's a trend that's thankfully catching on. It's just a nice way of saying thank you to those who protect our country and what we stand for.

Tomorrow is the tenth anniversary of our darkest day. It is good to mourn. It is better to remember the sacrifices these heroes have made. Try to emulate them by donating time, effort and food to help others.