how to cook and save the world at the same time

Yes - it is possible to do both at once!  Several things have changed my life lately thanks to a book and video. 

Half the Sky is written by a husband and wife Pulitzer Prize winning team about the basic state of women in the world today. It has broken my heart and warmed my heart and made me laugh, cry and ache all at once. You must read it.

The video is by Christine Caine about the organisation A21's efforts to help rescue victims from the horror of human trafficking.   

After reading and watching these I know that this is something I cannot or rather we cannot afford to ignore. 

So, after hearing your constant requests for 'please help me to cook' we put together a Cooking Workshop that supports A21 and the work they do. You learn to cook something delicious and you help rescue someone from a terrible situation. Pretty neat huh?! (not cool that people are hurt and broken but pretty cool that we can help them)

My lovely friend Jon offered his professional talent for the evening and 8 gorgeous participants showed up to offer their support to A21, ready at the same time to make some delicious desserts. 

Click to see some photos of the fun :

(We'll be doing more of these so watch this space for information)

Jon telling us what to do

Virginie learning to fold in egg whites

And the mixture is ready for the oven

...'and it should taste like this...'

Everyone busily taking notes

Gabrielle's impressive knife skills - her Dad would be proud!

Céline piping choux pastry

Helen the brave separating egg yolks with her hands

Marine, Laurence and Céline eating their hard work

lickin' the spoon clean

Chocolate torte anyone?

Where's there's cake there are always dishes!