You can tell it is getting into the political silly season here in the states when groups come out against all sorts of absurd things, usually "for the children..." Because, who will think of the children, if not the likes of the American Family Association.
Today's target: McDonald's
Specifically the fact that McDonald's has donated money to the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and also has a company representative on the NGLCC board - a list I will have to make note of when I do my shopping. (see also: corporate advisory group)
This is McDonald's and I know that they also do lots of bad things, but this is not one of them. So I interrupt my usual
anti-McKentuckyFriedBurgerRoyalty (et al) hate for a moment...
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Menu for Hope is a charity auction that benefits the UN World Food Programme. Led by Pim of Chez Pim, Menu for Hope raised over 60,000 last year. Here's a bit of how it works, from Pim:
Each year, food bloggers from all over the world join forces to host
the Menu for Hope
online raffle, offering an array of delectable culinary prizes. For
every US$10, the donor receive a virtual raffle ticket toward a prize
of their choice. This year, the prizes include once in a lifetime
experiences such as touring the elBulli
laboratory with Ferran Adrià, dining on a historic British meal
prepared by Heston Blumenthal, or joining Harold McGee on a lunch date
to satisfy a lifetime's worth of cooking curiosity. You can also tag
along with your favorite blogger on a tour of their favorite markets,
restaurants, or even receive a care package fashioned especially for
you from your favorite bloggers themselves. All you need is $10 and a
bit of luck.
This is my first year participating in the event, and seeing the sorts of prizes Pim lists above, I am thinking I will have to bid on a number of things as well. Coming up with a prize that will stand out just a smidge amongst the things that are likely to be up for bid - seriously, Adria, Blumenthal, and McGee - was a daunting task but I think I came up with something bid-worthy.
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