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THE BLOGGERAID COOKBOOK … a cookbook with a heart!

2009/11/18 / 24 Comments
Bloggers Uniting to Aid in the Alleviation of Hunger…

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We’ve been at it for a while. It all began with 2 wonderful, large hearted and fabulous ladies who joined forces in aid of world hunger. Val @ More Than Burnt Toast & Giz @ Equal Opportunity Kitchen began weaving a dream, an almost impossible dream, but hey, they did it! They focused on expanding their message and how to help others in need, in this worldwide crisis of world hunger. Val & Giz launched BloggerAid, and united a band of bloggers from across the globe, inspiring us to create & contribute original recipes for a cookbook.
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Now finally, after many months of editing, checking, re-editing, designing covers, giving suggestions, voting on the cover etc, we are excited. The members of BloggerAid-Changing the Face of Famine, have published a cookbook where 100% of the proceeds target children and education through the World Food Programme called School Meals. Purchases can be made by clicking here.
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Do you like the book cover? (I am editing my post to reflect Giz’s comment.) Actually, the idea for the ‘globe nestled in a pair of small hands’ for the cover was one I suggested much earlier during the design stage. I was amazed at the response & passion it evoked at the time. Was even more ecstatitic to know that it finally won in the voting stage by a large margin. Collages141The photographs for the cover (this one & the other proposed one) were both taken by a fabulous Sydney lifestyle blogger, Peter G of Souvlaki For The Soul. He is an extremely talented food blogger and photographer. 121

The BloggerAid-Changing the Face of Famine Cookbook is now available through the Create Space estore. The estore is a connection of Amazon. You won’t find the book on the Amazon.com site – royalties for the School Meals Programme are much higher through the estore. The children need as much support as we can give them!!!

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This side, ‘Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes & French Beans’ was my contribution to BloggerAid for our special cookbook. There are exciting recipes from across the globe to be found within this beautiful book. The BloggerAid Cook Book is a collection of international recipes illustrating that we can work together and unite for a greater cause. The over 130 authors of this cookbook are food bloggers from around the world who have endeavored to make a difference by raising funds for the World Food Programme and encompassing their passion for “all things foodie” at the same time.
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…We are a growing group of international food bloggers determined to make a difference in aid of world famine. The love of food and community that brings us together drives the compassion of its members to reach out to our world to help those less fortunate than we are. Banded by a mission of helping to make a change in a world where starvation affects such a profound number of people, we will raise money and awareness for the hungry in communities both at home and abroad.
Want to join in? Check out the link here.
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100% of BloggerAid-CFF’s proceeds from the cookbook will be sent directly to the WFP’s School Meals Programme, which benefits an average of 22 million hungry children each year. School meals are important on many levels. In countries where school attendance is low, the promise of at least one nutritious meal each day boosts enrollment and promotes regular attendance. Our children are the key to a better future.
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In Val’s words… This book is a virtual way for all of us, wherever we may be and however rich or poor we may be, to pull up a chair at the same table and share what we have. Click here to buy The BloggerAid Changing the Face of Famine Cookbook.
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Posted by Deeba @ PAB

About me: I am a freelance food writer, recipe developer and photographer. Food is my passion - baking, cooking, developing recipes, making recipes healthier, using fresh seasonal produce and local products, keeping a check on my carbon footprint and being a responsible foodie! I enjoy food styling, food photography, recipe development and product reviews. I express this through my food photographs which I style and the recipes I blog. My strength lies in 'Doing Food From Scratch'; it must taste as good as it looks, and be healthy too. Baking in India, often my biggest challenge is the non-availability of baking ingredients, and this has now become a platform to get creative on. I enjoy cooking immensely as well.

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24 Comments

  • giz

    2009/11/19 at 12:52 am Reply

    Deeba – I'm very humbled – our efforts are collective and the cause is so much bigger than we are.

    Thank you for this wonderful post and your continued passion and inspiration. You did forget to mention that the cover of the book was your dream.

  • Bellini Valli

    2009/11/19 at 1:18 am Reply

    This was a touching and poignant post interspersed with your stunning photos of what we are all trying to accomplish Deeba. Joan has her cookbook and has been raving about every page. It is a very professional project with plenty to offer.

  • Barbara Bakes

    2009/11/19 at 3:00 am Reply

    I purchased my book! I think I'll give it to the kids to wrap up for me for Christmas. Thanks for your contribution to the wonderful charity!

  • Rajani

    2009/11/19 at 4:45 am Reply

    lovely post deeba, the cover looks great! and i am definitely going to buy a copy! much love,

  • Jamie

    2009/11/19 at 12:49 pm Reply

    Fantastic and a wonderful work by all! I am looking forward to ordering one! Thanks Deeba and great job!

  • heidi leon

    2009/11/19 at 12:50 pm Reply

    congratulations to all the lovely contributors. I love the idea of helping others through blogging.

  • heidi leon

    2009/11/19 at 12:50 pm Reply

    congratulations to all the lovely contributors. I love the idea of helping others through blogging.

  • Murasaki Shikibu

    2009/11/19 at 12:56 pm Reply

    Thanks for sharing. Will post the link on my FB page since some people I know have a special interest in these things.

  • Gera @ SweetsFoods

    2009/11/20 at 1:24 am Reply

    A worthy cause Deeba that need to flow. I'm seeing it in other blogs and all deserve the correspondent attention!!

    All the best,

    Gera

  • Peter G

    2009/11/20 at 1:19 pm Reply

    Deeba, you've summed up the whole process perfectly! Thank you for being the inspiration behind the cover! I can't wait to get my hot little hands on it!

  • lisaiscooking

    2009/11/20 at 4:44 pm Reply

    Lovely cover, and I can't wait to see the book! Such a great thing that this book was completed. Your recipe looks delicious too.

  • MC

    2009/11/24 at 3:41 pm Reply

    Beautiful and inspiring post! I ordered the book and put the picture with the link on my blog. The book jacket is stunning. Great job!

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