A Taste Of Yellow -for Livestrong Day
A TASTE OF YELLOW is your chance to participate in LIVESTRONG Day by doing what food bloggers do best - bake.
LIVESTRONG Day is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's (LAF) grassroots advocacy initiative to unify people affected by cancer and to raise awareness about cancer survivorship issues on a national level and in local communities across the country. LIVESTRONG Day 2007 will occur on Wednesday, May 16.
You are wondering why someone in New Zealand would be supporting an event based in the US aren't you. Well for the simple reason cancer knows no boundaries. There isn't a person in the world who hasn't been touched by cancer in some way. Either a family member, a friend, work colleague, neighbour or even themselves. One of my best friends and my Dad both died of cancer in the same week. Twelve months later I was diagnosed with cancer and am still fighting the disease, hoping to be cancer free one day. To raise awareness in any country is to raise the level of awareness world wide.
I'm asking all bloggers to participate in the blog event A TASTE OF YELLOW by making a dish containing some type of yellow food. This can be anything you like as long it features a yellow food. Some ideas to get you started are lemon, banana, saffron, corn, eggs, cheese.
On the 16th May to coincide with LIVESTRONG Day 2007 I will post a round up of all the entries. Please make and post your entries using any yellow coloured food and send them to me at atasteofyellowATgmailDOTcom before the 7th May.
The A Taste of Yellow has been approved by the Lance Armstrong Foundation as an official LIVESTRONG Day event . I am organising the event to raise awareness of cancer. However if you wish to make a donation you can do so by visiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation donation page.
Please support LIVESTRONG Day in your city. You will find a list of all events here .
The beautiful Lemon Meringue Pie above is a creation of Ivonne at Cream Puffs In Venice . Thanks Ivonne for allowing me to post your photo of delicious yellow food.
UPDATE: THE ROUND UP OF ALL THE ENTRIES TO A TASTE OF YELLOW HAS BEEN POSTED HERE. GO VISIT AND SEE THE 148 ENTRIES OF YELLOW INSPIRED FOOD.
Naturally you can count me in!
Live Strong Barbara!
Posted by: Bron | April 16, 2007 at 05:10 AM
What a good idea you can count me in Barbara.
Posted by: beccy | April 16, 2007 at 05:51 AM
Barbara there's something I have been meaning to make for ages and what a coincidence it happens to be yellow so I'm in.
Posted by: chris B | April 16, 2007 at 07:07 AM
Count me in! Be prepared for a big turnout!
Posted by: Helen | April 16, 2007 at 07:38 AM
What a marvellous idea, and I'll definitely be taking part! Now, to look through my cookbooks and see what I'll make...
Posted by: Ellie | April 16, 2007 at 07:51 AM
Fantastic idea, Barbara. I'm sure you'll get loads of contributors.
Here's something you may or may not know - Lance Armstrong's yellow Livestrong wristband was the first of all the now-hundreds of coloured wristbands.
Posted by: Judy | April 16, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Barbara - you have my full support too.
Posted by: sam | April 16, 2007 at 10:00 AM
What a fantastic idea! I will definitely be participating.
Posted by: Cate O'Malley | April 16, 2007 at 10:26 AM
I'll definitely take part, Barb. Put me on the list! Great to have an event such as this.
Posted by: arfi | April 16, 2007 at 11:00 AM
I'm honoured that you would use my image for such a worthy cause, Barbara! Of course you can count me in!!!
Posted by: Ivonne | April 16, 2007 at 12:40 PM
This looks like a great event! I'm going to work on a recipe. Keep up the good fight Barbara! My mom is a breast cancer survivor of almost 21 years.
Posted by: Anali | April 16, 2007 at 02:15 PM
As the daughter of a cancer survivor you can count me in!
Posted by: peabody | April 16, 2007 at 02:24 PM
Thanks everyone. I look forward to your creations.
Posted by: barbara | April 16, 2007 at 05:43 PM
I'm in...
Posted by: Stephanie | April 17, 2007 at 03:20 PM
This is great! I am glad another cancer awareness event is following my recent round up. I am in! :)
Posted by: Chris | April 17, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Count Ireland in too - it will definitly be an international event!
Posted by: Caroline@Bibliocook | April 17, 2007 at 11:19 PM
This is fantastic, Barbara! I loved it!
You can count me in.
Posted by: Patricia Scarpin | April 17, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Awesome event Barbara, I'm in!
Posted by: Monisha | April 18, 2007 at 05:26 AM
Looking forward to all your creations.
Posted by: barbara | April 18, 2007 at 11:37 AM
As a cancer survivor myself, you can definitely count me in. =)
Posted by: Lisa | April 19, 2007 at 08:13 PM
I just came across this event through Peabody. Great idea! I lost my Granny to cancer. Will definetly be participating.
Posted by: R Khooks | April 20, 2007 at 07:51 PM
This is the first food blogging event I'm going to participate in. What a wonderful cause, a wonderful idea. Thank-you.
Posted by: Augustina | April 21, 2007 at 02:23 AM
Lisa, R Khooks and Augustina. - it will be wonderful to have your entries.
Posted by: barbara | April 21, 2007 at 01:02 PM
What a great tribute. Great idea. I can't wait to participate.
Posted by: Kristen | April 23, 2007 at 02:33 AM
I look forward to your entry Kristen.
Posted by: barbara | April 23, 2007 at 06:43 AM
what a great idea. i came across your blog after you posted a response to my query on c & z. i'll definitely make something yellow and send you a pic.
are you going to have a pink food day for susan komen breast cancer month (october here in the usa). pink could be interesting too :)
Posted by: jessica | April 23, 2007 at 08:01 AM
fantastic event! Thanks so much for hosting!
Posted by: L | April 24, 2007 at 05:24 AM
a TERRIFIC idea!
:-)
Posted by: Jillian | April 24, 2007 at 01:52 PM
Count me in - what a wonderful idea for an event. My sister-in-law's sister had a mastectomy this week so the topic has been much on my mind. Thanks for hosting and I'll see you on the 7th.
Posted by: Jeanne | April 24, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Count me in too. I don't know what yet, but I will definitely come up with something!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 25, 2007 at 05:20 AM
¿Would you accept recipes in Spanish? I want to write a post in my blog, but it's in Spanish...
Posted by: maria luisa | April 26, 2007 at 01:01 AM
Jessica - I don't have plans for a pink day but maybe some one else does.
L - thankyou
Gillian - thank you.
Jeanne - Look forward to your entry.
Jennifer - Looking forward to yours too.
Maria luisa - Si por favor.
Posted by: barbara | April 26, 2007 at 07:27 AM
I am making something yellow as I post this comment. It is such a good idea Barbara. If successful I will send it through today.
Posted by: Gilli | April 26, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Count me in. I'll make a key lime pie (a beautiful yellow shade). I cannot wait to see what everybody else does.
My sister died of breast cancer, so I'll bake in her memory. She was a wonderful baker and lots of fun.
Posted by: Italian woman at the table | April 26, 2007 at 04:33 PM
I'm in, anything to draw attention to a good cause!
Posted by: Lisa | April 27, 2007 at 06:58 AM
Thanks Gilli and I have it now.
Italian Woman. I'm sorry to hear about your sister. How wonderful to have an entry in her honour.
Lisa - looking forward to your creation.
Posted by: barbara | April 27, 2007 at 07:30 AM
Hello,
I think your idea is special; I am a survivor as well. I would like to ask your permission to have a TASTE OF YELLOW event on Recipezaar, a foodie web site. We would be supporting LiveSTRONG by making and photographing yellow foods. Pls say "yes"...and can I link to your blog, if so? Thanks, Caroline
Posted by: CarolineCooks | April 28, 2007 at 12:46 AM
Bárbara, I learnet about this event through ,my good friend Patricia from Technicolour dream.What a great initiative. I will be preparing my contribution this weekend.Speak soon.
Posted by: valentina | April 28, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Hello, I'm Anna from Catalonia
I don't have an english blog but I would like to make an special post in english on my catalan blog for this cause
My aunt died last year of cancer and I want to honour her.
Count in me
Posted by: Petroglifa | April 29, 2007 at 04:29 AM
Carolina, Valentina and Petroqlifa - Ilook forward to all your entries.
Posted by: barbara | April 29, 2007 at 10:25 AM
I try to livestrong everyday~ I am a survivor. Thanks for hosting this!
Here's a little limoncello cheesecake to bring a smile to a special event.
Posted by: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | April 30, 2007 at 03:22 AM
Barbara, this is a great idea. As a fellow survivor and food blogger, I am joining in by baking something yellow to celebrate LiveStrong day. This is a great event!
Posted by: jaye joseph | May 01, 2007 at 05:07 AM
While thinking about LIVESTRONG Day possibilities, I did a Google search on "yellow ingredients" and turned up this page! Have a great event!
My mouth will be watering as I dream about all the great dishes you come up with, while we celebrate LIVESTRONG Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Scott
Posted by: Scott Joy | May 01, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Sandi - great to have you on board.
Jaye - Well done onbeing a survivor.
Scott - I hope you also have a great Day on Capitol Hill.
Posted by: barbara | May 01, 2007 at 11:19 AM
What a great idea. My mom is recovering from skin cancer, I'd love to participate in this event.
Posted by: Garrett | May 01, 2007 at 12:17 PM
This will be my first participation in a food blog event!
Posted by: suzanne | May 01, 2007 at 02:52 PM
Garrett and Suzanne - looking forward to your creations.
Posted by: barbara | May 01, 2007 at 03:58 PM
A wonderful, wonderful idea! My mother is a breast cancer survivor, so I will consult her on what she would like for me to bake! Thank you very much for hosting an event like this!
Posted by: Wishing On Clovers | May 02, 2007 at 07:08 AM
Wishing on Clovers - Yay for your Mum. Looking forward to your entry.
Posted by: barbara | May 02, 2007 at 03:17 PM
I'm in! I sent you something today. :)
Posted by: cakegrrl2007 | May 03, 2007 at 04:30 AM