SECRET RECIPES FROM STAR CHEFS REVEALED FOR THE FIRST TIME A Gift from the Stars Cookbook Launches Summer Campaign to Raise Money to Fight Hunger for Daily Bread Food Bank
TORONTO, June 12, 2007- Chef Daniel Racine, the Founder and Publisher of A GIFT TO THE STARS COOKBOOK, announces the launch of his cookbook and summer fund raising campaign taking place at Lobby Lounge and Restaurant June 20th, 192 Boor St W, Toronto at 7pm. This is a call to action for all food enthusiasts to do their part in fighting poverty and hunger. Short commemorative speeches and a complimentary champagne toast will be made by Daniel Racine, and other high profile guests, supporting this initiative. Copies of the cookbook will be on hand and a small donation for the Daily Bread Food Bank is encouraged but not mandatory. Top participating restaurants will be sampling appetizers for all to enjoy. This invitation only event is open to press, industry supporters, sponsors, donors and friends. Press is requested to RSVP to cameron_thomas@rogers.com.
“Chefs and Restaurateurs are in the business of feeding people and I feel very strongly that it is our mutual responsibility to help feed those who can’t or don’t have the means to feed themselves,’ said Chef Racine, “We have the capabilities to make such a huge difference in the lives of those who receive our service by creating, participating and purchasing this cookbook.”
The summer call to action and launch is a unique opportunity to raise money for the Daily Bread Food Bank during a slow period of the year. This initiative intends to sell 100,000 books raising $500,000 for the Daily Bread Food Bank. It is endorsed by the Toronto Blue Jays and The Canadian Culinary Federation. A letter of congratulations was received from Mayor David Miller.
When asked about the campaign Daily Bread Food Bank’s Executive Director, Gayle Nyberg said;
“A Gift from the Stars Cookbook has already had so much support from the community that we look forward to a successful campaign for Daily Bread. We hope this initiative will help us spread awareness about the fight against hunger in the GTA and raise much needed funds and food. Bringing about an understanding of poverty and hunger issues to the community is the only way to mobilize concerned citizen action”
Mayor David Miller commented;
"When asked what makes a city great, the answer is clear. It is the ability of compassionate and caring people to work together for the better good of our community. I commend Toronto's chefs, restaurants, caterers, sponsors and everyone involved in supporting this very worthy cause. Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate"
Paul Godfrey, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club commented;
“The Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club is proud to show our support for A Gift From the Stars Cookbook. The Blue Jays have a long standing- relationship with the Daily Bread Food Bank and encourage ventures to further support that relationship. Toronto’s diversity certainly lends to an abundance of culinary experiences. A cookbook that profiles some of Toronto's finest restaurants is a must for any household, not to mention that the proceeds are going to a most worthy cause”
A GIFT FROM THE STARS was designed to showcase secret recipes from star chefs and top restaurants, to fight poverty and hunger and raise funds on behalf of the Daily Bread Food Bank. The premiere issue is set to feature secret recipes from nine celebrity chefs and seventy one top Toronto and GTA establishments. Star Chefs include, Chef Daniel Racine (A Gift Founder and Publisher),Chef Michael Smith (Chef at Home, Chef at Large), Chef Robert L. Rainford (License to Grill), Chef David Rocco (Dolce Vita), Chef Michael Stadtlander ( Heaven on Earth Project), Chef Gordon Ramsey (Hell’s Kitchen, Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares), Chef Christine Cushing (Christine Cushing Live, Dish It Out, Fearless in the Kitchen) and Chef Lyn Crawford (Iron Chef, Restaurant Makeover). Top restaurants include Bistro and Bakery Thuet, Sotto Sotto, The Boiler House, Amuse Bouche, Globe, Joso’s and more (full roster available on request). Gourmet recipes are divided into three categories of Starters, Mains and Desserts including savory recipes for Truffled eggs en Coquette with Kujgelhopf Sale (Thuet), Roasted Rack of Northern Venison (Boiler House) and Lemon Almond Succes (Dufflet) and more. A GIFT FROM THE STARS is the only way to enjoy star chefs and top restaurants in the comfort of your home while giving to a good charitable cause. A comprehensive guide promoting each restaurant is included. The cookbook can be purchased online at http://www.agift.ca/ or at The Cook Book Store (http://www.cook-book.com/) and $5 from every purchase goes to the Daily Bread Food Bank. Watch for a national edition in 2008.
ABOUT DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK
Daily Bread Food Bank is a non profit charitable organization dedicated to fighting hunger. Last year over 950,000 people in the GTA relied on food banks; 34% of the clients were children. Daily Bread and its member agencies serve the majority of these people through neighborhood food banks and meal programs in over 160 member agencies. In an effort to eliminate the need for food banks, Daily Bread educates the public, conducts research and advocates for realistic government policies.
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Monday, August 27, 2007
Press Release Cookbook Launch June 12, 2007
SECRET RECIPES FROM STAR CHEFS REVEALED FOR THE FIRST TIME A Gift from the Stars Cookbook Launches Summer Campaign to Raise Money to Fight Hunger for Daily Bread Food Bank
TORONTO, June 12, 2007- Chef Daniel Racine, the Founder and Publisher of A GIFT TO THE STARS COOKBOOK, announces the launch of his cookbook and summer fund raising campaign taking place at Lobby Lounge and Restaurant June 20th, 192 Boor St W, Toronto at 7pm. This is a call to action for all food enthusiasts to do their part in fighting poverty and hunger. Short commemorative speeches and a complimentary champagne toast will be made by Daniel Racine, and other high profile guests, supporting this initiative. Copies of the cookbook will be on hand and a small donation for the Daily Bread Food Bank is encouraged but not mandatory. Top participating restaurants will be sampling appetizers for all to enjoy. This invitation only event is open to press, industry supporters, sponsors, donors and friends. Press is requested to RSVP to cameron_thomas@rogers.com.
“Chefs and Restaurateurs are in the business of feeding people and I feel very strongly that it is our mutual responsibility to help feed those who can’t or don’t have the means to feed themselves,’ said Chef Racine, “We have the capabilities to make such a huge difference in the lives of those who receive our service by creating, participating and purchasing this cookbook.”
The summer call to action and launch is a unique opportunity to raise money for the Daily Bread Food Bank during a slow period of the year. This initiative intends to sell 100,000 books raising $500,000 for the Daily Bread Food Bank. It is endorsed by the Toronto Blue Jays and The Canadian Culinary Federation. A letter of congratulations was received from Mayor David Miller.
When asked about the campaign Daily Bread Food Bank’s Executive Director, Gayle Nyberg said;
“A Gift from the Stars Cookbook has already had so much support from the community that we look forward to a successful campaign for Daily Bread. We hope this initiative will help us spread awareness about the fight against hunger in the GTA and raise much needed funds and food. Bringing about an understanding of poverty and hunger issues to the community is the only way to mobilize concerned citizen action”
Mayor David Miller commented;
"When asked what makes a city great, the answer is clear. It is the ability of compassionate and caring people to work together for the better good of our community. I commend Toronto's chefs, restaurants, caterers, sponsors and everyone involved in supporting this very worthy cause. Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate"
Paul Godfrey, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club commented;
“The Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club is proud to show our support for A Gift From the Stars Cookbook. The Blue Jays have a long standing- relationship with the Daily Bread Food Bank and encourage ventures to further support that relationship. Toronto’s diversity certainly lends to an abundance of culinary experiences. A cookbook that profiles some of Toronto's finest restaurants is a must for any household, not to mention that the proceeds are going to a most worthy cause”
A GIFT FROM THE STARS was designed to showcase secret recipes from star chefs and top restaurants, to fight poverty and hunger and raise funds on behalf of the Daily Bread Food Bank. The premiere issue is set to feature secret recipes from nine celebrity chefs and seventy one top Toronto and GTA establishments. Star Chefs include, Chef Daniel Racine (A Gift Founder and Publisher),Chef Michael Smith (Chef at Home, Chef at Large), Chef Robert L. Rainford (License to Grill), Chef David Rocco (Dolce Vita), Chef Michael Stadtlander ( Heaven on Earth Project), Chef Gordon Ramsey (Hell’s Kitchen, Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares), Chef Christine Cushing (Christine Cushing Live, Dish It Out, Fearless in the Kitchen) and Chef Lyn Crawford (Iron Chef, Restaurant Makeover). Top restaurants include Bistro and Bakery Thuet, Sotto Sotto, The Boiler House, Amuse Bouche, Globe, Joso’s and more (full roster available on request). Gourmet recipes are divided into three categories of Starters, Mains and Desserts including savory recipes for Truffled eggs en Coquette with Kujgelhopf Sale (Thuet), Roasted Rack of Northern Venison (Boiler House) and Lemon Almond Succes (Dufflet) and more. A GIFT FROM THE STARS is the only way to enjoy star chefs and top restaurants in the comfort of your home while giving to a good charitable cause. A comprehensive guide promoting each restaurant is included. The cookbook can be purchased online at http://www.agift.ca/ or at The Cook Book Store (http://www.cook-book.com/) and $5 from every purchase goes to the Daily Bread Food Bank. Watch for a national edition in 2008.
ABOUT DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK
Daily Bread Food Bank is a non profit charitable organization dedicated to fighting hunger. Last year over 950,000 people in the GTA relied on food banks; 34% of the clients were children. Daily Bread and its member agencies serve the majority of these people through neighborhood food banks and meal programs in over 160 member agencies. In an effort to eliminate the need for food banks, Daily Bread educates the public, conducts research and advocates for realistic government policies.
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