Menu for Hope 4 kicks off today and in case you didn't know, this fabulous charity event that is the brainchild of Chez Pim and involves food bloggers (and others) from around the world each donating something to be raffled off on-line for charity. This year's campaign will run from the 10th to the 21st of December 2007.
We are supporting the WFP's school feeding programme provides a
daily nutritious meal to nearly 150,000 school kids in
However many raffle tickets you buy, you will be greatly improving the lot of these school children and contribute to giving them a fair chance in life they so dearly deserve.
Below is a list of all prizes sponsored by foodbloggers and associated restaurants and companies in the UK. The global list of prizes is hosted on Chez Pim. For details on how to donate, please read on.
Vouchers for Cooking Classes at Eat Drink Talk
This prize is for two £55 vouchers which can be redeemed for
any cookery class at Eat Drink Talk in London, choose anything that grabs your fancy in their busy schedule. A class at Eat Drink Talk is sure to be a fun and delicious experience
and you can choose from a huge range of classes covering everything from
Vietnamese Cooking to Dim Sum to creating a Modern British feast.
Prize codes: UK01 and UK02
Organic Chocolate Hamper from Natural Collection
You'll be in seventh heaven with this irresistible Deluxe Organic Chocolate Hamper! It’s packed with organic chocolate treats including (are you ready for this?) enrobed ginger in dark chocolate, milk chocolate peanutbutter truffle stars, dark chocolate peppermint fondant stars, white champagne truffle stars, a white chocolate with blueberry and blackcurrant chunky bar, a chunky dark chocolate bar studded with brazils and sultanas, and a bag of milk and white chocolate snowmen and trees. All organic, all made in the UK and all deeply moreish... Comes gift boxed in a beautiful red box, finished with a ribbon.
Prize code: UK03
Foodie Tour of London
For the second year running, Abby from eat
the right stuff is offering to take you on a customised foodie tour around
London. Whether you want to visit some of London’s famous food markets, the
fabulous food-halls and delicatessens hidden around the capital or you’d prefer
to cross a few chocolate shop visits off your list, this is a great hassle-free
way for up to two people to explore London’s vibrant food community. You have
until 1 December to claim this prize, and you will have to get yourself to
London, but from there you'll be in Abby's safe hands.
Prize code:
UK04
Private wine tasting
Antonia Lloyd of Food, Glorious Food
has the enviable career of hosting private and corporate wine events
for a living. She's offering to host a private tasting for the winner
and up to 7 friends ( i.e. maximum 8 people) in their own home. The
winner could choose from a selection of tasting themes (e.g. countries,
cultivars or styles of wine) which can be tailored to suit their
requirements. Antonia will supply the wines (max value £80, though the
winner may contribute further if they wish to do a Champagne tasting or
fine wine tasting). Think of it as having a private sommelier in your
home for the night! Prize must be claimed in, or within an hour's drive
of, London.
Prize code: UK05
Paella kit
Want to bring a little piece of Spain into your kitchen at home? This paella from Ambrosia and Nectar
kit gives you all you need to make your own authentic paella. The kit
includes a paella pan for two, 1 kilo of calasparra rice, Spanish
saffron, sweet paprika, and a booklet that AnneMarie has specially
compiled with selected paella recipes to get your imagination sparking.
Prize code: UK06
Calling all single malt whisky lovers!
Known as the water of life, Scottish whisky is famous all over the
world - and rightly so! This is your chance fo acquire a bottle of the
good stuff from the wee lass at A Wee Bit of Cooking.
Located in the windswept central Highlands, the Dalwhinnie distillery
has been producing spirits since the late 1800s. This traditional
Scottish whisky has been matured for 15 years and is renowned for its
mellow smokiness and heather-honeyed sweetness.
Prize code: UK07
Custom-designed wedding cake
Getting married next year in London or south-west England? Or know
somebody who is? Why not stand a chance of winning a custom-designed,
hand-made wedding cake by the multi-talented Inge from Vanielje Kitchen?
The cake will be maximum 3 tiers, custom designed and decorated using
all organic ingredients where possible. Fruit cake, chocolate cake,
flavoured sponge or a mix (different layers different flavours) - it's
up to you. Inge will consult with the winner and produce three designs
for the winner to choose from. The cake will be delivered anywhere in
the London, Bath or Bristol area (winners in other areas will have to
collect from Inge). Prize is valid until September 2008, providing
Inge is available on the date chosen.
Prize code: UK08
5-course Tasting Menu for Two at Les Trois Garcons restaurant in London, E1
Les Trois Garçons
has become legendary amongst food lovers in London. Inspired by luxury
and executed with impeccable taste a place to marvel, a warm homely
welcome to comfort with a hint of decadence. Baroque courtesan’s
parlour meets Parisian antique market: stuffed monkeys, tigers, swans
and giraffe swathed in necklaces. Gigantic wine glasses filled with
bejeweled fruit, underneath an impressive collection of chandeliers.
Attention
to detail is Les Trois Garçons’ motto, especially with regards to
food. Chef Jérôme Henry draws from his Swiss-French roots to create
elaborate dishes packed with flavours, top ingredients juxta-posed to
compliment each other without fuss. He will be devising a 5-course
tasting menu for you and a companion and pair them with matching wines.
Say goodbye to the real world. True escapism awaits. Let Les Trois
Garçons take you on a journey.
Voucher can be sent anywhere in the world, restaurant is in London.
Prize code: UK09
Taste of Mexico gift box
Xochitl of Xochitl Cooks
will beam her ancestry straight into your kitchen with this generous
selection of Mexican delicacies, including dried chiles, tortillas,
salsa for enchiladas, a tin of chipotle chiles, Mexican hot chocolate,
and much, much more. Of course the whole lot will come with
mouth-watering Mexican recipes from her grandmother's recipe book so
that you can shine with authentic Mexican food at your next dinner
party.
Prize code: UK10
Set of i-Car novelty MP3 player speakers
Dusty Traveller
presents a car that rocks! plug in your digital music player and the
car springs to life with coloured lights that illuminate the wheel
wells, rims and undercarriage, and the high quality stereo speakers
pump out the sound. The i-Car brings an element of sound and vision to
your music unlike anything that's come before. Don't have your i-Pod
handy? No problem! The i-Car comes with its own cool music and is
ready to do its thing at a moment's notice. Just want to listen to
your tunes? The i-Car has a speaker-only mode as well.
Prize code: UK11
Indian cooking bible - normally not available outside India!
Up fpr grabs on Quick Indian Cooking is the only Indian cookbook you will ever need: the National Indian Association of Women cookbook. A
seminal work, this little wonder has been passed down the generations
to many a hapless bride, emigrating student, or clueless batchelor. It
contains the most popular classic Indian dishes from around the
country, contributed by the women who know them well, aunty's, mummyjis
and even the Oberoi Group of hotels. If you have ever wondered how to
cook a real pork Vindaloo, this book is for you. It is only sold in
India so a special copy will be sourced for the winner.
Prize code: UK12
Digital portrait retouching
Ever wished your hair was less flyaway; your teeth whiter; or your
double chin non-existent? Or just want to look your best on Facebook?
Well, there is a way to achieve this without cosmetic surgery: simply
have your portrait digitally retouched! Margot of Coffee and Vanilla
has years of experience digitally improving on what nature gave you.
All you need to do is to send one high resolution digital image (240dpi
or higher) of yourself and Margot will do the rest before
electronically sending you your retouched portrait. You can request
specific enhancements, but Margot will generally do full retouching:
skin airbrushing, teeth whitening, eyes enhancement etc.
Prize code: UK13
A pair of Irish cookbooks
Niamheen of Eat Like a Girl is offering two Irish cookbooks that give her great pleasure. The first is the Ballymaloe Cookery Course,
a fantastic book written by Darina Allen, one of the co-founders and
teachers at the renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland,
containing 1175 recipes, 320 variations, and more than 100 basic
skills. The second is Wild Garlic, Gooseberries and Me: A Chef's Stories and Recipes from the Land, the latest cookbook from award-winning food writer and restauranteur Dennis Cotter. Cotter created a considerable stir with Cafe Paradiso and the award-winning Paradiso Seasons,
both books that brought fresh and innovative elements into food
writing. This is a winningly written, often very funny collection of
anecdotes and tempting vegetarian recipes.
Prize code: UK14
Box of home-made traditional British cookies
What's the Recipe Today, Jim?
is getting busy in the kitchen, baking some all-time favourites from
the British baking repertoire for you. Coconut ice, cherry & almond
biscotti, and Scottish table are just a few of the treats that you'll
find in this tempting selection of hand-made sweets and biscuits, all
made with love. How can you resist? You gotta lose a few Pounds to
gain a few pounds, right?
Prize code: UK15
Dinner at yours?
Waz and Lenny from Crash Test Kitchen
are offering a three-course lunch/dinner, prepared by them, at your
place, in London (UK), based on any of the dishes they've cooked on
their video blog/podcast. Waz and Lenny do a popular warts-and-all
video cooking podcast that was featured in Time magazine's "The Person
of the Year is You" edition. They produce monthly videos for the
Guardian/Observer Food Monthly blog Word of Mouth. Be warned: they are
just a pair of foodies, not professional chefs, and just like on their
show, the results of your dinner may vary. The day/time of the dinner
will be at a time that suits everyone involved, and conditions include
that you have a kitchen and are not an axe-murderer. It has to be in
greater London UK, too, unless you're paying for the plane tickets to
London Ontario :)
Prize code: UK16
Meal at 1802 restaurant in the London Docklands
1802,
named after the year the West India Quay rum and tea warehouse in which
it is housed was built, provides the best in modern British food.
Referred to as “… a menu that pushes all the right buttons” by The
Square Meal Guide, the a la carte lunch menu always includes such
favourites as the now famous 1802 lamb burger with tzatziki, while
innovative seasonal dishes such as roast haddock with smoked pork belly
or poached crayfish with samphire also feature. With South African chef
Gustav Leipoldt at the helm in the kitchen, you may even find
traditional tomato bredie or a traditional Cape Malay curry on the
menu! Voucher is for £75, to be redeemed against any food or drink
bill until 30 March 2008.
Prize code: UK17
Sourdough Bread Baking Starter Kit
Johanna's
contribution this year will be to spread the passion that is bread
baking. Says Johanna:"Surely I am not alone in being appalled by the
poor quality of bread available in this country (the few specialist or
artisan bakeries we have are not only dying a slow death, we are also,
lets face it, just too busy to be seeking out that special loaf every
single day). I got very lucky last spring when a dear German blogger
sent me two cultures of sourdough she has been using in her own baking
for years and years... I have since not only been nurturing these
cultures, but also experimenting with various recipes over the months,
with the result that both myself and the rest of the family will now
only reluctantly eat anything bought at the supermarket!"
With your raffle ticket, you're buying a chance to win a sourdough baking starter kit containing the following:
- 1 jar wheat sourdough culture (100% hydration)
- 1 jar rye sourdough culture (100% hydration)
- some special ingredients (incl German rye flour and a traditional country bread spice mix)
- a selection of trusted recipes easy enough for a novice (incl. favourites like hazelnut rye sourdough bread, pictured, and a French country loaf with a wonderful crust and an amazingly fluffy crumb)
"I never thought it would be so easy to produce consistently great
bread that rivals the bakeries around me. The secret is not in the
recipe or any miracle flour used, you don’t need a special oven to make
it either: it’s all about the starter you use and the one that’s up for
grabs will make you one very happy baker and very popular with the
people surrounding you (if you decide to share your bread that is!)"
Will send anywhere within Europe (the starters would probably not survive shipment anywhere else in the world).
Prize code: UK18
The Moro cookbook trilogy
The Traveler's Lunchbox
is offering the full trilogy of cookbooks from the celebrated London
restaurant Moro, which is world-famous for rustic, imaginative
Hispano-Middle Eastern cuisine. She will be happy to ship these books
anywhere in the world, provided amazon.co.uk ships there normally
(please check this yourself if in doubt). Please note that these are UK
versions of these cookbooks which contain metric measurements, but if
this presents a problem to anyone Melissa offers all the help she can
give in converting the recipes for your own kitchen.
Prize code: UK20
Ripe London, right on your doorstep
A customised care package
of Ripe London favourites worth £50 GBP ($101 USD) including the
addictive chocolate bar you’ll wish you had at your corner store,
Borough Market’s best coffee, need-them-now chocolate-dipped flapjacks,
pasta from one of the city’s busiest Italians…plus your requests. Free
delivery, too! Ripe London: It's Ready. Are You?
Prize code: UK21
Thermomix Box of Tricks & Treats
Johanna
has written about the Thermomix and all the wonderful things it can do
a lot on this blog - the ultimate kitchen gadget that professional
chefs like Raymond Blanc, Heston BLumenthal and Adrian Ferra swear by.
It never fails to impress whether it's whipping up a frothy hollandaise
in 6 minutes flat, stirring the ultimate, smooth bechamel sauce without
you getting into a sweat or making a creamy risotto from start to
finish...
The prize donated by UK Thermomix is
a box of wonderful goodies: 5 delicious home-made liqueurs plus two
dozen chocolate biscuits plus two dozen parmesan shortbread biscuits.
The biscuits will be made with all organic ingredients and the liqueurs
will be made with organic fruits, organic sugar, organic coffee,
organic eggs: Creamy Orange Liqueur, Limoncello, Coffee Liqueur,
Cranberry Raspberry Cordial Liqueur (for grown-ups only!) and Egg
Cognac Liqueur. All these goodies will be made using the Thermomix
TM31, the food processor that weighs and cooks. They will be made
fresh just before being sent out to the prize-winner.
Courier delivery within the UK only.
Prize code: UK22
2 sets of Indian Cooking cookbook with a Keralan spice kit
Anjum Anand, the author of the cookbook up for grabs here, creates
delicious Indian food that is light and healthy and bursting with
flavour. Beginning with easy finger food and light grills and then
curries, to snacks, desserts and drinks. These dishes all use fresh,
local and seasonal produce with all the ingredients readily available
in supermarkets. Throughout the book, there are tips and techniques as
well as expert secrets from some of the country's top Indian chefs.
Padmaja of Spicyandhra
is also throwing in some authentic spices to go with the book which
will make it easier for you to try those wonderful recipes and venture
into the unknown world of Indian Cooking. You're sure to be loving it!
Prize code: UK23 and UK29
Farmers Market Round the Seasons cookbook and Hampshire goodie bag
Dianne of Gluten Free Journey has put together a Hampshire-themed parcel consisting of the 'Farmers Market - Round the Seasons Cookbook'
by Ysanne Spevack. The book features such delicacies as Roasted Shallot
and Squash Salad and Rhubarb and Ginger ice cream! Together with the
book, the winner will receive some traditional Hampshire goodies -
Dianne tells me she hasn't bought the goodies yet at the time of
writing, but is hoping to find a jar of English honey with the
honeycomb, or maybe some good English mustard.
Prize code: UK24
Choose one of five original photographs
Ever looked at a picture on Cooksister
and thought “man, that looks good enough to eat”? Well, the good news
is that you can now win one of five pictures that have appeared on
Cooksister over the past year. The picture will be printed on gloss
paper in 8x12" format and will be matted. The prize can be shipped
anywhere in the world and would make a perfect gift for a foodie friend
- or yourself!
Prize code: UK25
Le Creuset mini cocotte
Who doesn't love Le Creuset? Here's what Leemei of My Cooking Hut
says about the Le Creuset Mini Cocotte that she's putting up as a
prize: "First, I personally think that it's cute. Second, if you are
a fan of Le Creuset (like me) and already have a good collection of Le
Creuset cast iron pots and pans, why not add this little cocotte to
your collection? Third, the mini cocotte can be used to serve any small
portion of food in a nice and stylish way. Last but not least, this
cast iron little cocotte can retain heat and it will not let you down
and bring you 100% satisfaction in your cooking!" And did she
mention... it's cute?!
Prize Code: UK26
Dinner for two at Patterson's restaurant in London
Who doesn't love Patterson's? Rachel of Yumchia
certainly loves going there: she adores the food, the inventive dishes,
the superb service, the squashy plants on the table. And for Menu for
Hope she will share the love and let one lucky winner dine at there to
see for themselves. You're bidding for a three-course meal for two
(without beverages) at Patterson's.
Prize code: UK27
A home winemaking book
The Cottage Smallholder is donating a copy of Complete Home Wine Making
by Gillian Pearks. This beautiful hardback book is sadly out of print
and hard to get hold of in the UK. It has all the essential information
for making homemade fruit wine. The book is packed with useful tips and
written in a calm clear style. The recipes work well and include a
range of liqueurs using natural ingredients rather than chemicals.
Gillian Pearks was one of the great country winemakers, ran courses and
was somewhat of an authority on making homemade wine and this book of
hers appeals to both the beginner and more experienced country
winemaker.
Prize code: UK28
English tea goodie box
Are you a homesick Brit? Do you miss Marmite on toast or a cup of proper tea and a good ol' Chocolate Hob Nob? Then this is for you. Xochitl Cooks
is putting a CARE packet together that will leave no wishes open - she
is even taking orders from you and will be buying goodies of your
choice, as long as they can be legally shipped to where you are.
Perfect!
Prize code: UK30
Choose one of two original foodie watercolours
Those of you who have visited fellow-South African foodie Ronell's blog My French Kitchen
will know that she is a woman of many talents, combining her love of
food and her love of art to create mouth-watering watercolours, often
with a food-related theme. She is offering you a choice between two
beautiful signed watercolour paintings, to be shipped to anywhere in
the world. All you need is some space on the wall :)
Prize code: UK31
A one day stage with Nuno Mendes and dinner at Bacchus
Bacchus
is well-known as one of London's most innovative restaurants (thanks
largely to chef Nuno Mendes). It is also a proponent of the sous vide
cooking technique, where food is cooked at extremely low temperatures
to preserve its flavours. The winner of this prize will get to do a one day stage shadowing Nuno in the kitchen at Bacchus, followed by dinner for one in the restaurant. Thanks to Bacchus for this generous prize!
Restaurant is in London
Prize code: UK32
Heston Blumenthal's menu for two at the Hinds Head
Win a unique historic British menu for two at the Hinds Head
from Heston Blumenthal. Heston will meet the winner and present
autographed copies of all his three books. The more public side of
Heston Blumenthal is the pre-eminent chef-scientist at the Michelin
three-star restaurant The Fat Duck, while the side lesser known is the
passionate researcher and restorer of historic British dishes. The
lucky winner of this prize (and a guest) will dine on a menu that is
literally a representation of British cuisine from the 17th and 18th
century. Heston promise that they will be outstanding, and some of
them will never have been tested before!
Prize code: UK33
A companion spot with Jay Rayner for doing a restaurant review for the Observer
Jay said "This meal will be a London review, so no point bidding if they ain't nearby or planning to be there. (Note from Pim: Menu for Hope won't fly you over either so you're on your own there.)
And secondly, I do not guarantee that the cost of the meal I take them
on will in any way match the amount they spent on raffle tickets.
Somebody here in London recently bid £500 for my company which is a
ludicrous sum. Do I now have to be £500 funny? Oh, and it will be at a
time convenient to us both but within the next, say, six months. How
does that sound?"
Prize code: UK34
San Lorenzo hamper of delicacies worth £70
You are bidding for a hamper filled to the brim with the ultimate
selection of Italian delicacies: Apricot Extra jam, rice biscuits,
organic linguine, organic pesto alla Genovese, organic sun-dried tomatoes in extra-virgin olive oil, organic black Ligurian olives in brine (Taggiasca cultivar), organic 100% Italian extra-virgin olive oil, Italian chestnut honey, organic peeled tomatoes, Alma Rosada tuna in olive oil, anchovy fillets, Chianti Classico
d.o.c.g. 2004, and Moscato d'Asti d.o.c.g. 2007.
Prize can only be shipped to the UK, Ireland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Austria, Germany or Italy.
Prize code: UK35
Bottle of Chapel Down English methode champenoise sparkling wine
If you ever wanted final proof that English fizz can compete with the
best in the world, this is it. Chapel Down winery sources grapes from
all over the south-east of England and the non-vintage Brut that's up
for grabs has won a bronze medal at the prestigious International Wine
Challenge competition. The wine has good depth, crisp fruit and yeasty
undertones - and best of all, Superfood is offering a bottle as a prize. Can be shipped anywhere in the UK.
Prize code: UK37
Traditional NIgerian egusi stew recipe and spices
Are
you, or do you know, a homesick Nigerian living abroad? Or are you
just fascinated by the tastes and spices of faraway lands? Then this is
the prize for you. Nigerian blogger Sokari
will send you not only her recipe for egusi stew/soup, but also the
Nigerian spices and seasonings that you will need to get the authentic
taste right. The recipe is intriguing in that it contains both meat and
seafood and the dish is named after the egusi (melon) seeds that are
crushed and stirred into the dish to thicken it. The perfect prize if
you want to recreate the taste of Nigeria wherever you may be!
Prize code: UK36
Gift box packed with best of British tea-time treats
If there's one thing the British know all about, it's afternoon tea. Joy of Almanzo's Belly
has decided that these treats are too good to be kept to ourselves and
is offering some up for grabs - she has even written a poem:
Home-made spiced parkin and loose tea from Fortnum's
Shortbread and fruitcake from my home to your tums
Beutifully wrapped up and tied tight with string
I hope that you enjoy these tea-time things!
She'll even throw in some Wensleydale cheese to enjoy with your fruitcake in the clasically Enlish way!
Prize code: UK38
Tasting menu at The Sportsman and tour of local farms with chef Stephen Harris
Ever been to Seasalter in Kent? Well, here's a good excuse. The winner of this prize wins a tasting menu
at chef Stephen Harris's cult restaurant The Sportsman in Seasalter, as
well as accompanying him on a tour of the local farms that supply the
restaurant. Harris forages, cures his own meat, churns his own butter
and... makes his own salt! So clearly, a lot of love and care has gone
into everything on your plate and it shows in the taste.
Prize code: UK39
Tempted? Want to know how to buy a ticket? Here's how:
1. Choose the prize or prizes of your choice from the main Menu for Hope site. (This is the global list of all prizes donated this year. Alternatively, you can see only the UK prizes on Cooksister.) You must make sure to check the terms and conditions for the individual prizes BEFORE you bid, as some will come with restrictions regarding where they ship to or how long the prize is valid for.
2. Go to the donation site and make a donation. The hosts do not handle the cash at all - it goes directly to Justgiving to be passed on to the World Food Programme.
3. Please specify the prize code of the prize you'd like in the 'Personal Message' section in the donation form when confirming your donation. Each $10 you donate will give you one raffle ticket toward a prize of your choice. If you are buying more than one ticket, please indicate how you would like the tickets to be allocated. For example, a donation of $50 can be 2 tickets for EU01 and 3 tickets for EU02. Please write 2xEU01, 3xEU02.
4. If your company matches your charity donation, please check the box and fill in the information so we could claim the corporate match.
5. Please check the box to allow us to see your email address so that we could contact you in case you win. Your email address will not be shared with anyone.
Remember to check back on Chez Pim on Wednesday January 9 for the results of the raffle.
GOOD LUCK!
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