Secret Chef

Our office assistant (Amy Petraglia) hauled over the box of 20 soccer balls and an envelope with $95 to the College of Arts & Science. I included a donor’s list. Dr. Stephani Richards-Wilson sent a note & asked that it be shared with you.

“I am the advisor to the Arts and Sciences Student Council and I would like to sincerely thank you [ . . . ] who donated the 20 soccer balls and generous financial contributions to their “Kick for Nick” soccer ball campaign. The students were getting a bit discouraged as they had only received a few balls, but were thrilled to hear of your generosity. I would appreciate it if you could please forward our heart-felt thanks to the other[s] . . .”

Hello Friends:I am inviting you to contribute $5 for a soccer ball for a program called Kick for Nick. I ordered 20 soccer balls for the drive sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences Student Council. I paid the $100 up front, but if you’d like to help cover that cost, let me know.  Pfc Nick Madaras began collecting soccer balls for Iraqi kids during his tour of duty. After he was killed by an ied, his family created Kick for Nick in his memory.This is their web site. http://www.kickfornick.com/ESPN ran a touching story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo0iPO8uYFk Have your tissues handy. Thanks,Molly

Thanks for supporting the MU service trip to Chile for Habitat for Humanity International. Vicki turned over $212 to Phaedra today. A few bucks were from the coffee fundraiser we did a while back.

Each student has to raise $2500 so we are hosting a second fundraiser for the MU service trip to Chile for Habitat for Humanity International. Thanks to the secret chefs for the soup & breadand also for set up and clean up assistance.

We wanted to feature an authentic Chilean recipe so Yolanda agreed to try her hand at Hot Chilean Salsa. I can’t wait to try it. Check out the 2 recipes below.

Menu

• Chili, sour cream  and shredded cheddar
• Hot Chilean Salsa
• Bread, Bread, Bread!
• Fresh Pea Soup (vegetarian)
• Sparking Lemonade
• Fudge
• Clementines

• 1 medium onion — coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• 3 medium plum tomatoes — peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pimentón — (optional see Note)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In a food processor, pulse the onion with the cilantro until finely chopped.. Add the tomatoes and pulse until finely chopped. Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, pimentón and cayenne and pulse just until blended. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and season with salt.

Makes 2 cups.

MAKE AHEAD The salsa can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

NOTES Pimentón, or Spanish paprika, is available in many styles, from sweet to smoky. The pimentón from La Vera, in the Cáceres region, is ground from dried red peppers smoked over oak. It is available at Latin markets.

This wonderful Chilean salsa is a fine complement to soups, stews and grilled [favorites]. It also makes a quick marinade for [favorties] or grilled vegetables.

Source:”Food and Wine magazine”Downloaded on March 10, 2008 from http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/78531_A_variety_of_ethnic_salsa_recipes

PEBRE

• 2 Tomatoes; peeled and finely chopped(almost into a pulp with the juice)
• 1 Small Onion; minced (or green onions or scallions)
• 1 Small bunch cilantro*; finely chopped
• 1 chili pepper; seeded and minced (jalapeno, serrano, etc)
• Juice of one lemon
• 1 Tablespoon vinegar ( or red wine)
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 Tablespoon chili paste** (optional)

Mix all of the ingredients into a bowl. Allow to sit for at least an hour. Use within a day for maximum flavor.

**Sold throughout Chile and Argentina, Knorr’s Aji Picante is the chili paste of choice for some versions of pebre. If you can’t find Knorr’s, just substitute with Sriracha (or any thick spicy red chili sauce)  . . . I have Thai Chili paste at home if you don’t have any.

Mix all of the ingredients into a bowl. Allow to sit for at least an hour. Use within a day for maximum flavor.

**Sold throughout Chile and Argentina, Knorr’s Aji Picante is the chili paste of choice for some versions of pebre. If you can’t find Knorr’s, just substitute with Sriracha (or any thick spicy red chili sauce)  . . . I have Thai Chili paste at home if you don’t have any.

 From http://www.asadoargentina.com/pebre/

I want to thank you for supporting our fundraiser for the MU service trip to Chile for Habitat for Humanity International. Each volunteer has to raise $2500 (give or take) to cover airfare, hotel, food, other transportation costs and a $500 donation to Habitat. We raised $175. Thank you for supporting a good cause.

MCL

Organizers: Susan Hopwood, Molly Larkin, Vicki Meinecke, Mike Murawski, Lindsey Pauly, Sharon Olson, Susan Stawicki & Yolanda Toral

I would like to thank you all for contributing towards the trip to Chile for Habitat for Humanity.  I’m very grateful that you chose to help me fundraise, but i am not surprised because you are always working so hard for one charity or another.  Your generosity overwhelms me!  I would especially like to thank the people who organized the lunch,  Molly Larkin, Susan Stawicki, Vicki Meinecke, Mike Murawski, Lindsey Pauly, Sharon Olson, Susan Hopwood, & Yolanda Toral Zeider.

Tomorrow is our fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity International. The suggested free will offering is $5. Your generosity is most appreciated because students have to raise a large amount of money for this service trip.  Make your own tacos, nachos or salad. Don’t forget dessert.

•  Seasoned ground beef
• Vegetarian refried beans 
• melted spicy cheese sauce
• Shredded cheese 
• Jalapenos
• tortilla chips
• Tortillas
• Hot sauce
• Lettuce
• Carrots
• black olives
• Tomatoes 
• sour cream
• Greek-style salad
• dressing
• Clementines
• brownies

• Coffee cake with cherries

• bread
• Flan

 Thank you for your support. I hope to see you tomorrow.