Oh, I’m tired this morning—last night, I even fell asleep while simmering some salsa verde.  I awoke an hour later to a charred mess.  So I got up this morning a little cranky, despite the holiday season.

But then I read my favorite foodie blogs and I’m reminded that I have a lot to be grateful for.  And that I haven’t shown that gratitude much this year.  Normally, I perform some kind of holiday community service or donate money if I don’t have time to spare.  This year, I've done neither—but a bunch of food bloggers have come together to give me (and anyone else so inclined) the opportunity to rectify that.  And maybe win a food-related prize, on top of helping those in need.

Pim Techamuanvivit of Chez Pim fame organized this annual event, called “Menu for Hope”.  Famous food bloggers donate all kinds of prizes to be raffled off and the money goes to the World Food Program in Lesotho.  So in buying a raffle ticket, you might just win an exclusive dinner, a guest star spot on a vlog, a signed cookbook, or any of the other great prizes…all while feeding hungry families thousands of miles away.

One problem: there’s only a day and a half left to donate.  The raffle is officially over at the end of tomorrow, Friday, December 21.  So take a few minutes to skim the prizes and buy a few tickets.  And then kick back, relax, and enjoy all you have to be thankful for this holiday season...like a second chance at making salsa verde.