{"id":901,"date":"2008-12-23T09:36:47","date_gmt":"2008-12-23T09:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/?p=901"},"modified":"2011-11-13T17:24:01","modified_gmt":"2011-11-13T15:24:01","slug":"menu-for-hope-last-minute-gifts-that-give-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/23\/menu-for-hope-last-minute-gifts-that-give-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Menu for Hope: Last Minute Gifts that Give Back!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>UPDATE: Menu for Hope has been extended until December 31st!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Looking for some last minute gift ideas? Below are some ideas for Cookbook lovers, Food Lovers&#8217; Boxes and Baskets, Travelers, Aspiring Food Bloggers, Art Lovers and Shoppers!<\/p>\n<p>Donate in someone&#8217;s name, then grab one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/21\/give-the-gift-of-a-menu-for-hope\/\"><strong>Menu for Hope Gift Vouchers<\/strong><\/a> I posted about yesterday and attach it to an email or print it out and stick it in a gift card!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure you click through the prize donor&#8217;s site to get exact information on shipping before bidding!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For Cookbook Lovers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/doriegreenspan.com\/\"><strong>UE32<\/strong>: Autographed Cookbooks: Pierre Herme, Patricia Wells and Dorie Greenspan<\/a><\/span> From the lovely <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/doriegreenspan.com?ref=\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/doriegreenspan.com\/\">Dorie Greenspan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/chocolateandzucchini.com\/archives\/2008\/12\/5th_annual_menu_for_hope.php\"><strong>EU09<\/strong>: Signed copies of Clotilde\u2019s two books<\/a><\/span> Offered by Clotilde Dusoulier of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/chocolateandzucchini.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/chocolateandzucchini.com\/archives\/2008\/12\/5th_annual_menu_for_hope.php\">Chocolate &amp; Zucchini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookingwithamy.blogspot.com\/\"><strong>UW18<\/strong>: Baker&#8217;s Delight from Amy<\/a><\/span> from Amy of <a href=\"http:\/\/cookingwithamy.blogspot.com\/\">Cooking With Amy<\/a> a huge selection of cookbooks, tools and chocolate!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyeating.com\/2008\/12\/menu_for_hope_2008_a_veg_box_t.html\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>EU22<\/strong>: The Veg Lovers Book Collection<\/span><\/a> Offered by Sophie of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.mostlyeating.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyeating.com\/2008\/12\/menu_for_hope_2008_a_veg_box_t.html\">Mostly Eating<\/a>, this prize is a set of three books on cooking with fresh, seasonal produce, perfect for somebody with a regular veg box delivery, CSA membership or just anyone keen to fill their diet with veggies in the New Year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cookinginstilettos.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/open-your-heart-to-menu-for-hope-v.ht\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>UE33<\/strong>:$50 gift card to Sur La Table and autographed copy of Jose Garces\u2019 new cookbook &#8211; Latin Evolution<\/span><\/a> from <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/cookinginstilettos.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/open-your-heart-to-menu-for-hope-v.ht?ref=\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/cookinginstilettos.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/open-your-heart-to-menu-for-hope-v.ht\">Cooking In Stilettos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chezpim.com\/blogs\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-1.html\"><strong>UW20<\/strong>: Her upcoming book The Foodie Handbook<\/a><\/span>, hot off the press right into your hands! from Pim<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bunrab.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>UW31<\/strong>: Three Cookbooks from Ten Speed Spress<\/span><\/a> From Chubby at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bunrab.com\/\">Bunrab<\/a> (US only)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/coconutlime.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-of-hope.html\"><strong>UE08<\/strong>: Bobby Flay\u2019s Mesa Grill Cookbook<\/a><\/span> From Rachel of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/coconutlime.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-of-hope.html?ref=\/blog\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/coconutlime.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-of-hope.html\">Coconut and Lime Blog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/stickygooeycreamychewy.blogspot.com\/\"><strong>UE09<\/strong>: Cupcake Lollapalooza<\/a><\/span> From <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/stickygooeycreamychewy.blogspot.com\/?ref=\/blog\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/stickygooeycreamychewy.blogspot.com\/\">StickyGooeyCreamyChewy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/foodsandflavorsofsanantonio.blogspot.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>UE36<\/strong>: Autographed Copy: Foods and Flavors of San Antonio<\/span><\/a> Hosted by <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/foodsandflavorsofsanantonio.blogspot.com?ref=\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/foodsandflavorsofsanantonio.blogspot.com\/\">Foods and Flavors of San Antonio<\/a> (US only)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chezpim.com\/blogs\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-1.html\"><strong>UE16<\/strong>: Gourmet Book Club Membership<\/a><\/span> Each month <a href=\"http:\/\/gourmet.com\/\">Gourmet magazine<\/a> choose a book for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gourmet.com\/cookbookclub\">their book club.<\/a> The winner of this prize will get a copy of each month&#8217;s selected book sent to them for the whole year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cookbookcuisine.blogspot.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>UE37<\/strong>:Autographed Copy Recipe for a Cookbook!<\/span><\/a> Hosted by <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/cookbookcuisine.blogspot.com?ref=\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/cookbookcuisine.blogspot.com\/\">Cookbook Cuisine<\/a> (US only)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/x-277-Baltimore-Dining-Examiner\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>UE38<\/strong>: Private Cooking Class and Yum-Tasty Recipes From Culinary Greats Cookbook<\/span><\/a> From <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/www.examiner.com\/x-277-Baltimore-Dining-Examiner?ref=\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/x-277-Baltimore-Dining-Examiner\">Dining Dish<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/foodietots.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>UE20<\/strong>: Hand-crafted Marshmallows and Barefoot Contessa autographed cookbook<\/span><\/a> From Foodie Tot.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/andreasrecipes.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>UE29<\/strong>: Paella Kit<\/span><\/a> A paella kit from <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/tienda.com?ref=\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/tienda.com\/\">Tienda.com<\/a> hosted by Andrea of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/andreasrecipes.com?ref=\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/andreasrecipes.com\/\">Andrea\u2019s Recipes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justhungry.com\/menu-hope-v-just-hungry-prizes\"><strong>EU02<\/strong>: A Big Box of Swiss Chocolate<\/a><\/span> Offered by Maki from <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.justhungry.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.justhungry.com\/menu-hope-v-just-hungry-prizes\">JustHungry.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eattherightstuff.squarespace.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/15\/menu-for-hope-5.html\"><strong>EU06<\/strong>: Damian Allsopp chocolates<\/a><\/span> Offered by Abby from <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/eattherightstuff.squarespace.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/eattherightstuff.squarespace.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/15\/menu-for-hope-5.html\">Eat the Right Stuff<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southofrome.com\/\"><strong>EU15<\/strong>: Signed copy of \u201cIn Etna\u2019s Shadow: Culinary Adventures from Eastern Sicily\u201d<\/a><\/span> Offered by Karen of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.southofrome.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.southofrome.com\/\">South of Rome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/whatsforlunchhoney.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-and-my-prize.html\"><strong>EU17<\/strong>: 660 Curries<\/a><\/span> Offered by Meeta of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/whatsforlunchhoney.blogspot.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/whatsforlunchhoney.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-and-my-prize.html\">What\u2019s for Lunch, Honey?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>CA02<\/strong>: An autographed copy of A Day at El Bulli<\/span> From <a href=\"http:\/\/hungryinhogtown.typepad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hungry in Hogtown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>CA04<\/strong>: Giada\u2019s Kitchen cookbook<\/span> From <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hookedonheat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hooked on Heat<\/a> (US &amp; Canada only)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>CA06<\/strong>: The flavours of Canada<\/span> From <a href=\"http:\/\/sevenspoons.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Seven Spoons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>CA07<\/strong>: Great recipes from famous Canadian authors<\/span> From <a href=\"http:\/\/sevenspoons.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Seven Spoons<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Food Lovers&#8217; Boxes and Baskets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"..\/..\/blog\"><strong>EU07<\/strong>: Italian Artisan Goodies Basket<\/a><\/span> Offered by me, Sara of <a href=\"..\/..\/blog\">Ms. Adventures in Italy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/marriedwithdinner.com\/\"><strong>UW07<\/strong>: Best of the Ferry Building Gift Basket<\/a><\/span> &#8211; the very best from Sf Ferry Plaza <a href=\"http:\/\/marriedwithdinner.com\/\">From Anita at <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/marriedwithdinner.com\/\">Married with Dinner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>UW24<\/strong>: Scharffen Berger Chocolate Gift Package<\/span> From Chuck of <a href=\"http:\/\/sundaynitedinner.com\/\">SundayNiteDinner.com<\/a> (US only)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/forayintofood.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope.html\"><strong>UW29<\/strong>: Gourmet Gift Basket<\/a><\/span> From Jenny of <a href=\"http:\/\/forayintofood.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope.html\">Foray Into Food<\/a> (USA only)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>UE04<\/strong>: 2 boxes of Parisan style macarons from Petites Bouches<\/span> From Veronica\u2019s Test Kitchen<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/missginsu.com\/\"><strong>UE23<\/strong>: The Big, Bad Bakers\u2019 Bundle<\/a><\/span> From <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/missginsu.com?ref=\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/missginsu.com\/\">Miss Ginsu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/saramaternini.com\/kitchenpantry\/2008\/menu-hope\/\"><strong>EU16<\/strong>: A French and Italian Hamper<\/a><\/span> Offered by Sara from <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/saramaternini.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/saramaternini.com\/kitchenpantry\/2008\/menu-hope\/\">Kitchen Pantry<\/a>, A French and Italian hamper (EU only)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montag.it\/comida\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>EU26<\/strong>: Fair Trade Delight Box<\/span><\/a> Offered by Elena of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.montag.it');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montag.it\/comida\/\">Comida de Mama<\/a><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.montag.it');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montag.it\/comida\/\"> <\/a><\/strong>(EU only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Travelers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogher09-confnews.eventbrite.com\/\"><strong>UW09<\/strong>: Blogher &#8217;09 conference pass<\/a><\/span> I had a great time at BlogHer this past year, and it was a great experience!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/divinacucina.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-5-httpwwwbloggercomimgbla.html\"><strong>EU12<\/strong>: Florence Walking tour with lunch at the Market for 2 people ($250 value!)<\/a><\/span> Offered by Judy of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/divinacucina.blogspot.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/divinacucina.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-5-httpwwwbloggercomimgbla.html\">Over a Tuscan Stove<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"..\/..\/blog\"><strong>EU14<\/strong>: Milan Walking Tour with Breakfast, Open-air Market, Food Lovers\u2019 Highlights and Aperitivo for 2 people<\/a><\/span> Offered by Sara, <a href=\"..\/..\/blog\">Ms. Adventures in Italy<\/a> and Sara from <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.melealforno.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.melealforno.com\/2008\/menu-for-hope\/\">Mele al Forno<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eattherightstuff.squarespace.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/15\/menu-for-hope-5.html\"><strong>EU05<\/strong>: Customised Food Tour in London, UK<\/a><\/span> Offered by Abby from <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/eattherightstuff.squarespace.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/eattherightstuff.squarespace.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/15\/menu-for-hope-5.html\">Eat the Right Stuff<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hande.wordpress.com\/\"><strong>EU18<\/strong>: My Italians Wine Tasting in Rome with Sommeli\u00e8re Hande Leimer of vinoroma<\/a><\/span> Offered by Hande of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/hande.wordpress.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/hande.wordpress.com\/\">Food Vagabond<\/a> and <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.vinoroma.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vinoroma.com\/\">Vino Roma<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petitsfarcis.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>EU23<\/strong>: A Taste of Nice Food Tour for two people: (\u20ac160 Value)<\/span><\/a> Offered by Rosa of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.petitsfarcis.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.petitsfarcis.com\/\">Les Petits Farcis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winetravelguides.com\/\"><strong>WB10<\/strong>: Wine Travel Guide Voucher<\/a><\/span> The main raffle prize on offer from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.winetravelguides.com\/\">Wine Travel Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lagramiere.com\/\"><strong>WB15<\/strong>: Labor of Love In The South of France<\/a><\/span> Planning a trip to southern France? Why not spend a day learning what it&#8217;s really like to own a vineyard or work in a winery!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vinodaburde.simplicissimus.it\/2008\/12\/15\/italian_winebloggers_get_charitable_too_a_menu_for_hope_5_for_an_italian_prize\/\"><strong>WB25<\/strong>:A Night of Wine and Food in Florence for Two with Award Winning Sommelier Services<\/a><\/span> Enjoy an evening for two persons in Florence, Tuscany in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burde.it\/\">historical Trattoria<\/a> with a complete menu from &#8220;crostini&#8221; to their typical biscuits and soups and meat and eveything you can expect from a Trattoria that&#8217;s been running for more than 100 years<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>AP06<\/strong>: SYDNEY: A day behind the scenes on a food styling shoot with Australian Gourmet Traveller<\/span> This is something money can\u2019t buy and you can read how Jackie at Eating with Jack <a href=\"http:\/\/eatingwithjack.blogspot.com\/2008\/03\/my-gourmet-traveller-experience.html\">got on last year<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Food Bloggers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/becksposhnosh.blogspot.com\/\"><strong>UW13<\/strong>: Two Lowelgo Sweet Sets<\/a><\/span> from\u00a0  Sam from <a href=\"http:\/\/becksposhnosh.blogspot.com\/\">Becks &amp; Posh<\/a> (worldwide)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kalynskitchen.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-starts-today-and-heres.html\"><strong>UW10<\/strong>: Set of Lowel EGO Photo Lights<\/a><\/span> from <a href=\"http:\/\/kalynskitchen.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-starts-today-and-heres.html\">Kalyn&#8217;s Kitchen<\/a> (US only)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chezpim.com\/blogs\/2008\/12\/www.clickblogappetit.blogspot.com\"><strong>UW17<\/strong>: I Wanna Be A Food Writer Package<\/a><\/span> From Faith at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chezpim.com\/blogs\/2008\/12\/www.clickblogappetit.blogspot.com\">Blog Appetit<\/a> &#8211; a great set of books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Art Lovers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jenyu.net\/\"><strong>UW22<\/strong>: One 12&#215;18&#8243; Original Nature Photograph, matted and signed by photographer<\/a><\/span> From Jennifer Yu of <a href=\"http:\/\/jenyu.net\/\">jenyu.net<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/artbyborsheim.blogspot.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>EU25<\/strong>: 6 prints of Florence and Venice<\/span><\/a> Offered by sculptor and artist Kelly of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/artbyborsheim.blogspot.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/artbyborsheim.blogspot.com\/\">Fine Art by Borsheim<\/a>, These 6 prints are various scenes of Venice and Florence.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>EU19<\/strong>: A Paris Map dated 1937<\/span> Offered by Lucy of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/kitchen-notebook.blogspot.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/kitchen-notebook.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-v-paris-map-dated-1937.html\">Lucy\u2019s Kitchen Notebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delongwine.com\/news\/\"><strong>WB12<\/strong>: Giant Wine Map of California<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Eco-conscious Shoppers<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-2\/\"><strong>UE25, UE26<\/strong>: Set of 3 RuMe Reusable Grocery Bags (two prizes)<\/a><\/span> Deb of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker('\/outbound\/smittenkitchen.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-2\/?ref=\/');\" href=\"http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-2\/\">Smitten Kitchen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/chocolateandzucchini.com\/archives\/2008\/12\/5th_annual_menu_for_hope.php\"><strong>EU11<\/strong>: A set of 6 Flip &amp; Tumble reusable tote bags<\/a><\/span> Offered by Clotilde Dusoulier of <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/chocolateandzucchini.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/chocolateandzucchini.com\/archives\/2008\/12\/5th_annual_menu_for_hope.php\">Chocolate &amp; Zucchini<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Bid for a Prize<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Note down one of the prize codes above<strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong>.\u00a0 Or choose another prize from the list at <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.chezpim.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chezpim.com\/blogs\/2008\/12\/menu-for-hope-2.html\">Chez Pim<\/a>, or the regional European list here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/2008\/12\/15\/menu-for-hope-europe-prizes\/\">Ms. Adventures In Italy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the donation site at <a onclick=\"javascript:urchinTracker ('\/outbound\/article\/www.firstgiving.com');\" href=\"http:\/\/www.firstgiving.com\/menuforhope5\">First Giving<\/a> and make a donation.<\/li>\n<li>Each $10 you donate will give you one raffle ticket toward a prize of your choice. You must specify which prize you\u2019d like in the \u2018Personal Message\u2019 section in the donation form when confirming your donation. You must write-in how many tickets per prize, and please use the prize code. For example, a donation of $50 can be 2 tickets for EU07 and 3 tickets for EU14. Please write 2xEU07, 3xEU14 and so on.<\/li>\n<li>If your company matches your charity donation, please check the box and fill in the information so we could claim the corporate match.<\/li>\n<li>Please allow us to see your email address so that we could contact you in case you win. Your email address will not be shared with anyone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPDATE: Menu for Hope has been extended until December 31st! Looking for some last minute gift ideas? Below are some ideas for Cookbook lovers, Food Lovers&#8217; Boxes and Baskets, Travelers, Aspiring Food Bloggers, Art Lovers and Shoppers! Donate in someone&#8217;s name, then grab one of the Menu for Hope Gift Vouchers I posted about yesterday&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/23\/menu-for-hope-last-minute-gifts-that-give-back\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[105,63],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-blog-event","category-menu-for-hope","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4uB1-ex","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1463,"url":"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2009\/06\/30\/praline-almond-pistachio-and-chocolate-chip-blondies-recipe\/","url_meta":{"origin":901,"position":0},"title":"Praline Almond, Pistachio and Chocolate Chip Blondies Recipe","author":"Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy","date":"June 30, 2009","format":false,"excerpt":"In the past 2-3 months, after moving house, having out-of-town visitors, going on several trips, including Dublin, it feels like things are starting to settle down again for me to be able to get into my (new apartment's) kitchen - just in time for my trip to the United States\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Chocolate&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Chocolate","link":"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/category\/food\/chocolate\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Praline Almond, Pistachio and Chocolate Chip Blondies","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2609\/3674722962_34d9f5f07d.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":975,"url":"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2009\/01\/16\/menu-for-hope-europe-raffle-prize-winners\/","url_meta":{"origin":901,"position":1},"title":"Menu for Hope Europe Raffle Prize Winners","author":"Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy","date":"January 16, 2009","format":false,"excerpt":"ChezPim posted the Menu for Hope Raffle Prize Winners yesterday! 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