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Menu for Hope 4: Late-Breaking Prizes
Each year, the Menu for Hope charity raffle brings together food bloggers worldwide in the fight against hunger. Bloggers offer prizes that readers may buy virtual raffle tickets to win, with the proceeds going to the U.N. World Food Program. This year, Serious Eats is serving as the "regional host" for the USA East Coast Region, which means we'll be bringing you periodic updates on prizes and such. —Adam
We have a few late-breaking prizes in Menu for Hope's USA East Coast region to alert you to. You'll find them after the jump.
For a complete list of prizes offered worldwide, visit ChezPim.com.
To enter to win any one (or more) of these prizes, visit firstgiving.com/menuforhope4. (Be sure to remember the prize code for the item you want! For more on how to enter, see this how-to below.)
10 Mini Chocolate Bars and a $50 Gift Certificate to Mon Aimee Chocolat
From: Chocolate in Context
Prize code: UE41
Emily from Chocolate in Context says: "The winner of the Chocolate in Context/Mon Aimee Chocolat Prize will receive a selection of ten mini chocolate bars and a $50 gift certificate redeemable for anything in stock at Mon Aimee Chocolat. The Pittsburgh chocolate shop carries a carefully curated collection of Amedei, Domori, Guittard, Pralus, Scharffen Berger, Theo, Valrhona, and Vosges bars. Owner Amy Rosenfield doesn't take online orders, but she'll be happy to attend to you personally over the phone. Whatever you choose, the shipping's on me--even if you live overseas." Read about this prize at Chocolate in Context »
How to enter »
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More prizes from around the world, at Chez Pim »
Two-Class Gift Certificate for the Wine School of Philadelphia
From: PhilaFoodie
Prize code: UE42
PhilaFoodie says: "I have submitted a 'Two Class Gift Certificate' to be used at The Wine School of Philadelphia, which was generously donated by the school. Valued at $100, this certificate is enough for two seats to most wine classes offered at the school. You can take two classes yourself, or you and a friend can attend one class together. Even better, you can use this gift certificate for anything that the school offers, including custom-made crystal glassware." Read about this prize at PhilaFoodie »
How to enter »
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Personalized Copy of Michael Ruhlman's 'The Elements of Cooking: Translating the Chef's Craft for Every Kitchen'
From: Michael Ruhlman
Prize code: UE43
Author and blogger Michael Ruhlman says: "I'm happy to be joining the annual efforts among bloggers and readers to raise money to alleviate hunger, with an offer of a personalized copy of The Elements of Cooking (should I include in the deal pigs' ears and Great Lakes dortmunder at Lolita with that?! you'd have to be in Cleveland!)" Read about this prize at Ruhlman.com »
How to enter »
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Autographed Copy of 'Red, White, and Drunk All Over,' by Natalie MacLean
From: Serge the Concierge
Prize code: UE44
Red, White and Drunk All Over, the second book by wine writer Natalie MacLean is not a bible or an encyclopedia for the oenophile distingué. Natalie makes wine knowledge fun again. You won't need to reach for the Alka Selzer while reading it. The Financial Times called Natalie MacLean 'a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson'. She was kind enough to offer a signed copy of Red, White and Drunk All Over as a late addition to the line up of Menu for Hope 4 goodies." Read more about this prize at Serge the Concierge »
How to enter »
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Assortment of 32 Hand-Crafted, Homemade Chocolate Truffles
From: Food Rockz
Prize code: UE45
Food Rockz says: "I've decided to donate an assortment of 32 hand-crafted chocolate truffles. If you read my blog regularly, you know I've been perfecting my truffle-making in recent weeks. (If you don't read my blog regularly, then check the photo here for evidence of my truffle-making.) Pictured here is my latest truffle prototype—Mexican Hot Chocolate—a milk chocolate ganache delicately flavored with cinnamon and Papua New Guinea vanilla bean, dipped in a coating of tempered milk chocolate. (Yes, I've properly tempered chocolate for the second time this week. I think I've got the hang of it!)" Read about this prize at Food Rockz »
How to enter »
Buy raffle tickets now »
More prizes from around the world, at Chez Pim »
TO ENTER
If you're interested in buying into the raffle, here's what you need to do:
1. Choose a prize or prizes of your choice from our Menu for Hope at http://www.chezpim.com/blogs/2007/12/menu-for-hope-4.html
2. Go to the donation site at http://www.firstgiving.com/menuforhope4 and make a donation.
3. Please specify which prize you'd like in the 'Personal Message' section in the donation form when confirming your donation. You must write-in how many tickets per prize, and please use the prize code:
Above: Here's an example for a basic order for 1 ticket for prize "EU01." IMPORTANT: Check the box marked at bottom "I am happy for the page owner to see my email address ..."! This will allow the organizers to contact winners.
Each $10 you donate will give you one raffle ticket toward a prize of your choice. For example, a donation of $50 can be 2 tickets for EU01 and 3 tickets for EU02. Please write 2xEU01, 3xEU02. Example:
Above: An order for 5 tickets ($50) applied to two prizes would look like this. If your company matches your donation, be sure to note it like so.
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 can contact you in case you win. Your email address will not be shared with anyone.
Check back on Chez Pim on Wednesday, January 9 for the results of the raffle.
Thanks for your participation, and good luck in the raffle!