March 18 Update

So spring is trying to make its way to Ottawa, and it always busy at this time of year at work. I have been busy working on some Arts and Sciences classes for Practicum in February. I did my first embroidery in the Bayeaux Tapestry stitch, so I have been a bit busy.

Here is my Redditgifts Medieval exchange gift that went to New Zealand. I hope she liked it. :)

Inspiration image - Bayeux Tapestry

My outlining work

The finished piece

Framed.

But with all that I was featured on the Fundrazr blog this past week. It is very exciting as it gets the word out to a larger audience.

Read it here: Erin is cooking and crowdfunding her way to England

I am still waiting to hear back from Hampton Court about the date I selected in August. Once confirmation happens then I can start looking into flights.

The donations are still coming in, so thank you to all who decided to donate. If you can please forward my fundraiser to your social media. The more people know the better it is.

Thank you everyone for your support!

February 26th Update - Important!

Hi everyone, sorry it has been a bit quiet here, but I have been busy finding out ways to save money. I also have been trying to promote this as well. I had some really great feedback about this campaign especially since I am asking for more than I originally fundraised.

So I cam up with hopefully a solution to this, any funds that I don't need after all my expenses (whether or not at goal) will go directly back to the Ottawa Food bank.

So if it only costs me $2500 and I raised over that, then the extra will go to the food bank. So they benefit as well.

So far I have a few leads on cheap accommodation, travel and flights. So this is excellent. If anyone has ideas for sponsors please sens me a message

So when I have a change I will update my main page to reflect that change.

~Erin

The Reason I am Here!

FINDING FUNDS TO FULFILL MY FEAST FOOD FANTASY

I raised $3310 for the Ottawa Food Bank in 12 days! In return, I’ve been invited to fulfill my dream of cooking at England’s historic Hampton Court Palace this summer. Please help me raise the money I need to get there.

Read below about how I met CBC Radio’s Food Fantasy Challenge, and the fundraising I did for the Ottawa Food Bank. It’s a great cause, but my new challenge is raising the money needed to accept the palace’s special invitation.

I will need a budget of $5000 to travel to Hampton Court. This will cover the economy flight and train tickets from London to Hampton Court, and basic accommodation/food.

In my current situation I could not possibly afford this dream trip on my own. It will be necessary to raise all the funds I need to travel to Hampton Court.

Help me make my fantasy a reality. Please make a contribution—any amount, no matter how small, is welcome and deeply appreciated. Each donation brings me closer to my goal.

I will give good karma back into the universe in return for this unique experience. (that is what this blog is for!)

I believe it’s important to give back. To show my gratitude for your support I will:

• Write to this blog about my journey that contributors can follow and stay in the loop
• Share my favourite recipes and pictures of my trip online for all
• Teach a class in my community (and beyond perhaps!) about the experience and what I learned, possibly with a hands on cooking demonstration
• Apply what I have learned at Hampton Court Palace by cooking a Tudor feast for my community sometime in the year following my travel
• Encourage my community and my contributors to continue their support of the Ottawa Food Bank (see link the button on the right side) and the many people who rely on their generosity. I will do this by promoting the Food Bank on my blog, at my classes and at my feast

Please help me make my dream come true! 

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