Twitter & a Chance to Win $1,400 in Restaurant Gift Cards

First of all, I just signed up for Twitter, follow me! My name is "live2cookathome". Follow me here: http://twitter.com/live2cookathome

I also wanted to mention an amazing giveaway & fundraiser organized by Cleveland Foodie.  Veggie U is a national program headquartered here in NE Ohio that promotes the well-being of children through a healthy lifestyle with a focus on making wise food choices, combating adolescent and juvenile disease, and attaining an understanding of sustainable agriculture. The program is embraced and loved by teachers and students alike.

Locally, 150 schools in the Cleveland Metro School District have been using the 4th grade Veggie U science program. Unfortunately, they don’t have any funding to continue as $200 per classroom is needed to fund the kits. For every $5 you donate to Veggie U, you will automatically be entered to win more than $1,400 worth of gift cards to all your favorite eateries and shops. The more you donate, the greater your chance of winning. You have until February 13 to donate and be entered. It’s easy – just call 419.499.7500 ext 119; you must reference Cleveland Foodie.

I know money is tight right now, but I urge you to make a donation today, no matter how big or small. Of course there's also something in it for you too. One incredibly lucky diner will spend the year eating and drinking their way throughout Cleveland:

Western Reserve Wine / $50 gift card
Tartine / $50 gift card
Momocho / $50 gift card (Eric Williams also generously donated an additional $200 to fund one classroom)
Lola / $50 gift card
The Greenhouse Tavern / $50 gift card
Heinen’s / $100 gift card
Blue Canyon / $50 gift card
The Flying Fig / $100 gift card
Fire / $50 gift card
Erie Island Coffee / $50 gift card
Fahrenheit / $50 gift card
Miles Farmers Market / $50 gift card
Jekyll’s Kitchen / $50 gift card
Moxie / $200 gift card!!
Touch Supper Club / $50 gift card
Parallax / $50 gift card
L’Albatros / $50 gift card
Chinato / $50 gift card (opening very soon!)
Crop Bistro / $50 gift card
North End / $50 gift card
Hyde Park / $50 gift card
AMP 150 / $100 gift card

And to top it all off, the winner will receive one ticket to their choice of upcoming dinners at The Culinary Vegetable Institute (you’re in for a real treat here) and The Chefs Garden will send you one of their e-commerce family boxes.

Remember, the more you donate, the better your chance of winning. Read all the details about it here.