Don't Forget...The Food Blogger Bake Sale!

Just a quick reminder that the Food Blogger Bake Sale is taking place all over the nation tomorrow, Saturday, May 14th!  


Here in San Diego the event will be at Great News Cooking School in Pacific Beach, and I would highly encourage you to drop by and: 
-pick up some sweet treats
-enter our raffle to win one of 3 Wilton baskets valued at $150 each
-meet some lovely and talented bloggers
-show your support for Share Our Strength - this fundraising event donates 100% of proceeds to end child hunger!  

If you missed my first post about this event, be sure to check out my Sweet Spring Sandwich Cookies and get all the details about Share Our Strength.  If you are not in San Diego, you can easily find the bake sale happening in your city by simply visiting Gaby's site.  And definitely visit Marie's site, because she was the wonder woman that organized this whole event in San Diego!  For more info, check out the flyer below.

Sweet Spring Sandwich Cookies, and Food Blogger Bake Sale

So I have been thinking about cookies a lot.  Well actually not just cookies, I have been thinking about candies, and marshmallows, and cupcakes... really all sorts of baked goods and treats.  I have had cookies on the brain because I have been brainstorming what would be the perfect cookie to have at a bake sale.  

The Food Blogger Bake Sale is a national event that was started last year by Gaby of What's Gaby Cooking to benefit Share Our Strength and their efforts to end childhood hunger.  Check out the Share our Strength website for more information on this cause, and to see how last year's bake sales across the country raised more than $1 million dollars.  


This year, the Food Blogger Bake Sale will take place on Saturday, May 14th in cities all across the country.  If you don't live in the greater San Diego area, visit Gaby's site for a list of cities and states that are hosting bake sales to find a location near you.  If you are lucky enough to live in sunny San Diego, then you can come satiate your sweet tooth and support the cause by coming to our Bake Sale!


The San Diego Food Blogger Bake Sale is organized by my lovely friend Marie of Meandering Eats, and a whole bunch of other amazing food bloggers are participating.  Due to a previously planned event, my smiling face won't be there to greet you, BUT I will be sending delicious baked goodies to the sale.  After hearing all the treats other bakers will be making, trust me - You do not want to miss this.  So here are the details: 

Date:

Saturday, May 14th 2011

Time:

10AM-2PM

Place: 

Great News! Discount Cookware and School
Pacific Plaza
1788 Garnet Avenue

San Diego, CA 92109

What to bring:

A smile!

Dollar bills - all treats will be priced on the dollar! 

Hope you can make it to the event, if you have any pertinent questions or would like to participate or donate, don't hesitate to contact me directly by email.

Dining out for Life 2010

Hey friends!  Just wanted to make you aware of an event happening tomorrow, (Thursday, April 29) where just eating out at your favorite restaurant can help to fight AIDS.  Here in San Diego, Dining Out For Life 2010 is sponsored by The Center, but this event is going on nationwide.  The Dining Out For Life event brings together restaurants, bars, and their patrons, to make a difference in AIDS prevention.  On their website, you can find a list of 100 local San Diego restaurants that will donate at least 25% of their proceeds to The Center's HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs.  Think of all the people eating out, 25% is quite a contribution!    

As an extra bonus, if you are feeling more generous, check out this offer: 

"Make an additional donation of $25 or more on Thursday, April 29 and become a member of our 20% Off Tuesdays club, exclusively for supporters of The Center's Dining Out for Life® San Diego! As a member, you will receive 20% off of your table's food bill on Tuesday evenings throughout the year (July 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011).

20% Off Tuesday locations as Feb. 27: Banana Leaf, Bangkok Thai Bistro, Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India, Busalacchi's, Gulf Coast Grill, Horton's Bar & Grill, Masala Spices of India, Moonsoon, Pizza Fusion, Soltan Banoo Restaurant, Spread, Terra Restaurant, The Merk Restaurant, URBN Coal Fired Pizza."   

That is a pretty good deal if you ask me!  And maybe you were going to eat out tomorrow anyway... so pick one of the participating restaurants, make a reservation (they are sure to be packed), and feel good about yourself for doing your part to help fight HIV/AIDS.  Remember, there are Every little effort counts!