To Do List: Get Tickets to 100 Bowls of Compassion

You guys have read my posts about volunteering at Miriam's Kitchen (here, here and here). I love the mission - using healthy food as a way to help people who don't have a home. I love the people - Jenn, Chef John, Chris, Ali, Meghan and team are so nice and fun to work with. I love learning new cooking tips from the chefs. And, yes, I love the convenience - it works well around my crazy schedule.

This Thursday, May 10th, Washingtonian's will converge on the (amazingly cool) National Building Museum for their annual fundraiser, 100 Bowls of Compassion.

This year, the team will take you on a road trip around America. Here are a sample of what's on the menu:

• Massachusetts –Baked Beans, Brown Bread, Boston Cream Pie
• Rhode Island - Fried Clam Cakes
• New York – Little Italy Gelato
• New Jersey - Cuckoo Juice with Garden State Produce
• Pennsylvania - Philly (bison) Steak & Cheese, Keswick Creamery Cheese Course
• Virginia - Ham Biscuits with Honey Butter
• South Carolina - Shrimp & Grits
• Georgia - Peanut Soup with Peppery Brittle
• Louisiana – Pecan Pie
• Illinois - Chicago Spiced Popcorn
• Texas - Rattlesnake and Rabbit Chili
• New Mexico – Poblano Pepper Salsa and House Made Chips
• California - Specialties from San Francisco’s Chinatown including Lotus Root Salad, Dan Dan Jicama, BBQ Pork, and Spicy Eggplant; Rocky Road Bars
• Washington - Seared Salmon with Coffee BBQ Glaze and Juniper Berries

Get your tickets today and join me in celebrating the important work of the entire Miriam's Kitchen team.

[UPDATE: The event is now sold out! Get involved with Miriam's Kitchen by emailing Ashley.]

PS. If you're on Twitter, the hashtag for the event is #100bowls