Famed Chef Anna Olson debuts new recipe in support of Willow's Eat to
the Beat
Toronto, ON, May 22, 2007 - Whether you're a culinary genius, don't know
your spatula from your whisk, or even 'take-out dependent', this new muffin
recipe created by Chef Anna Olson is a must try and of course 'must eat'!
"Even though I'm my own toughest critic, I have to say, these are my new favourite muffins!" exclaims Chef Anna Olson. "They're fluffy and tender, and you can just bask in their virtuous ingredients."
The muffins are sweetened only with honey, contain less oil than many muffin
recipes, whole wheat flour, and are packed with anti-oxidant enriched berries.
Created in honour of Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada's upcoming signature
fundraising event, Eat to the Beat, this 'Olson original' recipe is perfect
for one's summer and early fall baking repertoire.
"As Willow supports the thousands of women affected by breast cancer, I
wanted to create a recipe that would contain natural and healthy ingredients
and also be moist and tasty for those whose taste buds might have changed due
to chemotherapy or radiation treatment," continued Olson. Download
Anna's recipe for blueberry
muffins.
"We are thrilled Anna has shared her culinary talents with Willow through this recipe for Eat to the Beat guests and all who enjoy baking," adds Elaine Brown, Executive Director, Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada. "While Eat to the Beat is a Toronto-based event, the funds raised allow Willow to continue to help all Canadians affected by breast cancer by providing crucial emotional support and information to anyone touched by this devastating disease."
This year, Chef Anna Olson and 59 other famed female chefs will prepare original or signature bite-sized dishes for the annual Eat to the Beat gala. The event takes on Tuesday, September 25th, 2007, at Roy Thomson Hall. Tickets go on sale in June and cost $150 each. To purchase tickets visit www.willow.org.
About Eat to the Beat
Eat to the Beat is Willow's signature fundraising event and is the only
event in Canada that features over 60 of the finest women chefs - all in the
name of breast cancer support. Since 1996 Eat to the Beat has raised
over $2.25 million for Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada. For more information
about Eat to the Beat visit www.willow.org.
About Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada
Willow is 'best-in-class' among breast cancer education and support organizations
providing all Canadians impacted by the disease with timely and relevant information,
education and unique peer support. This helps empower them to make better decisions,
support their loved ones more effectively and navigate the complex health care
system with greater confidence. A national program, Willow is accessible via
a toll-free line and delivers valuable psychosocial support that is complementary
to the care breast cancer patients receive from their medical team.
For more information on Willow and its services visit www.willow.org
or call 1.888.778.3100
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For more information contact:
Alison Burke
Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada
416.778.6314 x235 or aburke@willow.org