I wanted to take a minute to introduce some of you to BloggerAid. I know a lot of foodies out there are already involved in this wonderful group of bloggers, but for you...you out there...the ones that aren't familiar with it...here's a little overview and some links for you to follow. BloggerAids "vision is a world which provides for and protects the welfare and human dignity of all its people. A world in which all children can grow, learn and flourish, developing
into healthy, active, caring members of society." 
into healthy, active, caring members of society." BloggerAid has teamed up with the World Food Programme (WFP) to fight hunger worldwide! Members of BloggerAid (from all over the world) have been developing original recipes, and are planning a cookbook with a tentative release toward the end of 2009. 100% profit from the sale of the cookbooks will go to the WFP to help aid in programs like School Meals. More focus areas within WFP are understanding vulnerability, nutrition, buying & delivering food, building strong communities, helping families & victims of HIV/AIDS and connecting small, low-income farmers with buyers. BloggerAid is a way for us to give back.
Here's a sneak peek at my entry for the cookbook- LENTIL BURGERS...
BloggerAid is also about creating new relationships. I have always loved learning about cultures through their food and customs...meeting fellow foodie bloggers is a great way for me to connect with people from parts of the world I may not otherwise meet. BloggerAid has started an exchange program of sorts named BloggerAid Best Friends Forever....and it is all about connecting with a blogger from another country...corresponding, sharing, forming new friendships. So many reasons to join BloggerAid...just pick one!
And since I'm talking about doing things that are good and giving, I wanted to remind everyone to VOTE EARTH! Turn out those lights tonight from 8:30 - 9:30 in the PM! I once told somebody I tried to leave a place better than I found it. They told me that was impossible. I beg to differ. I pick up trash when I see it blowing around. I plant trees, flowers and plants. I recycle, I reuse and I have a very small carbon footprint (really, I've taken the test). I want my children and their children and their children to have the opportunity to own land...to plant things on it...to see blue skies...to see starry skies...get my drift? So, if you Vote Earth like I do...flip that switch! It's only an hour.
Hey Dar,
ReplyDeleteI really want to get involved with this... Thanks for sharing this information. It is very helpful.
...you are very welcome, Gin!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and thank you for being such a concerned and caring "care-taker" of the earth~you are a wonderful person! You are an inspiration, that is for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info about this and boy do those lentil burgers look great!
ReplyDeleteYour veggie buggers sound delicious. I grew up with a vegetarian dad and even to this day eat a lot of meatless dishes. Thank you for sybmitting this delicious recipe to the BloggerAid cookbook and for raising awareness.
ReplyDeletei really need to do this bloggeraid thing. i keep seeing it on other blogs. thanks for the reminder :)
ReplyDeleteLady what a fantastic blog you have going here!! I followed you over from that crazy gal that I love....SugaMama!! Ain't she the sweetest? I hope that you don't mind?
ReplyDeleteI have a catering business (thought I don't blog about it...just tired of it by days end, lol) and am always looking for new recipe's for my victims. WOW, I'll be back for some of these yummy ones.
If you have a moment or two of your life that you'd care to waste, please visit me at my blog and do say hello.
Take good care and.......
Steady On
Reggie Girl
Beautiful post! Your lentil burgers look really delicious. :)
ReplyDeletewow...not only do you have good gastronomical taste, you have a good heart too! you've totally inspired me to make a differece too!
ReplyDeleteThis is good to know, I didn't even know this was out there. And the lentil burgers look mouthwatering!
ReplyDeleteYour lentil burgers look delicious and will make a wonderful entry to the BloggerAid cookbook. I can't wait until it comes out! Thank you so much from bringing this effort to our attention. 8-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous post for Bloggeraid. I hope everyone sent in a recipe.
ReplyDeleteSam
Great dish for Bloggeraid - the veggie burgers sound awesome!
ReplyDeleteHey there,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to stop by and say thanks for your comment over at ReTorte. I'll definitely by adding you to my subscriptions!
Ditto on all comments, and I love lentil burgers! have you cooked with TVP?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely post. You've covered so many subjects all worthy to mention and I agree to all that you say about Earth Hour. We do not have to wait for only one hour every year but all year round we can make the difference. Your burgers look great. Can't wait to see how you made them.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I've added you to my blogroll and reader so that I can follow your posts.
This is one of the reasons why I love you!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely post and it is so great to see someone so passionate! We did observe the Earth Hour on Saturday but sadly no one around us did!! :(:( i almost felt like going and knocking on their door and telling hem to!!
ReplyDeleteThe burgers look fabulous and hope to see the recipe in the book :)
Great post! I had my lights off and read by candlelight for Earth Hour and it seemed like about half my neighbors did too which is more than I thought would.
ReplyDeleteYour lentil burgers look delicious! I can't wait for the book to come out. I finally got my recipe finalized and in today.