Cooking for a Cause: Support Medical Care in Kenya

On May 18, 2019 at 5:00 PM, please join Chef Jacques Boiroux and his granddaughter Phoebe Wright for special cooking class where participants will cook for a cause at Chef Jacques' home. This small group cooking class will teach you how to make Rillettes (Potted Pork Pâté), Cassoulet (Duck and Sausage Stew), and Chouquettes au Chocolat for dessert. All attendees will receive copies of the recipes on a USB key so that they can recreate the food at home.

Beyond sharing knowledge about how to prepare some excellent French foods, this unique class will raise funds to support access to medical care for people in Kitale, Kenya. Phoebe, an aspiring medical student currently pursuing her bachelor's degree at the University of Washington, will travel to Kenya on June 15, 2019 and return to the U.S. on July 21st. While in Kenya, Phoebe will partner with the Elimlim Health Clinic. Phoebe and the team she works with in the country will provide free medical care to the locals several days a week, and will also conduct outreach and treatments in impoverished areas.

All proceeds from this cooking class will be donated to cover Phoebe’s travel and lodging expenses during her trip to and from Kenya. Any funds raised beyond her basic expenses during the stay will be used toward clinic supplies such as surgical kits, bandages, and multivitamins. Phoebe also hopes to purchase a new laptop and software for the clinic to help with daily patient registration.

Phoebe will attend the class alongside Chef Jacques to speak more with you about her past trips to Kitale, and the important work she plans to do in Kenya. We hope you can join us for what promises to be a spectacular evening of great food and compassion! If you have questions about this Cooking Class, please email info@faccpnw.org.