Olia Hercules, a Ukrainian meals author and contributor to olives, and Russian meals inventive Alissa Timoshkina have joined Clerkenwell Boy and the workforce behind #CookForSyria (which raised over £1 million for UNICEF) to launch a meals motion in help from Ukraine. All funds raised on the Simply Giving web page can be donated to UNICEF UK’s enchantment in Ukraine. In addition to elevating greater than £2 million so far, the motion is about making a group of help in solidarity with the Ukrainian folks and celebrating the nation’s spirit, delicacies and tradition.
You may also take heed to our Prepare dinner for Ukraine podcast the place we share how one can help the #CookForUkraine initiative.
Olia Hercules
Born in Ukraine, Olia now lives and works within the UK as a chef, meals author and cookbook creator. Olia campaigns to remind folks of the fantastic thing about Ukrainian delicacies and panorama, which she talked about so superbly in our podcast. She raised cash to ship on to her brother and fellow Ukrainians in Kiev, in addition to giving sensible recommendation for her followers to help. Observe Olia’s story on Instagram.
Alissa Timoshkina
Alissa is a Russian, London-based meals inventive, supper membership host and cookbook creator. Alissa has Ukrainian roots, like many Russians, and helps lead the #CookForUkraine marketing campaign. She says on the Simply Giving web page, “Let’s cook dinner for peace, freedom, reality, frequent sense, rational pondering, and love.”
How you can help #CookForUkraine
Beneath we have highlighted the methods you’ll be able to help and get entangled with the motion.
Attend the #BakeForUkraine bake sale
Founders of the #CookForUkraine motion, Olia Hercules, Alissa Timoshkina and Clerkenwell Boy, are internet hosting a charity bake sale at Toklas Restaurant on Saturday, March 4 between 10am and 1pm. Bakkers are gathering to rejoice the yr because the invasion of Ukraine started and lift cash for the Legacy of Battle Basis. The motion has as soon as once more gained help from London’s prime bakers (together with Karaway Bakery, Violet and The Snapery) to create one-off creations and signature bakes, to be loved with espresso from Meeting and premium Ukrainian vodka from Dima’s Vodka.
Prepare dinner Ukrainian recipes
Experiment with Ukrainian and Japanese European dishes at dwelling, share your creations on social media with the hashtag #CookForUkraine and donate to the Simply Giving web page and encourage your family and friends to comply with go well with. For inspiration, take a look at Olia Hercules’ recipes, together with cauliflower fritters with dill and garlic mayo.
Host a cocktail party, supper membership, or bake sale
Manage your individual supper membership or bake sale and ask your friends to donate to the Simply Giving web page. Be impressed by Olia Hercules’ explanations concerning the variety of Ukrainian delicacies and its hottest dishes. Share your occasions on social media utilizing the hashtag #CookForUkraine to encourage others to get entangled.
Help different initiatives and purchase merchandise
Foods and drinks artisans are additionally dedicated to the trigger. Dima’s Ukrainian vodka donates £5 from each bottle of its triple-serve Ukrainian vodka and vodka-infused cocktails (suppose fig martini, pickled gimlet and Kyviv’s espresso martini).
Be taught extra concerning the #CookForUkraine marketing campaign and donate on the Simply Giving web page.
