Attention: Gift Givers, Food Lovers and Cookbook Collectors

"Who Else Wants a Unique Gift
That Answers the Question
'What's for Dinner?"
And Helps Hungry Families Eat?"

"Unique Cookbook Features Favorite Recipes
from Local Northwest Michigan Celebrities, Chefs and The People"

Dear Friend:

Did you know there are families living right in your neighborhood that need our help? Based on recent U.S. Census data, over 15,000 people are living in poverty in Northwest Lower Michigan and over 35,000 people are living in low-income households. Most of them are threatened by food insecurity; and the need is growing...

My name is Paul Guyon and I'd like to tell you about how both you and I can make a difference.

There Are Families Living In Our Own Neighborhoods Who Need Our Help

Recently I ran into my friends Tom and Winnie, They are a hard working couple who fell into some bad luck. They live in nice home and we shop at the same grocery store down the street.

This summer Tom lost his job and hasn't been able to find work. They told me they were going to lose their home and didn't know what to do. Worse they could hardly afford to put food on the table for their family or even heat their home.

Tom is a very proud man and would never ask for help. I advised him to check out the local food pantry and Father Fred to see if they could help. At first he was reluctant but he knew he had little choice. He did finally go to Father Fred to get help with his heat.

Just last week, on Thanksgiving, I was driving by his house. He was shoveling snow so I stopped. I asked him what he'd had for dinner. He sadly replied "Hotdogs and Hamburgers is all we could do."

I encouraged him to seek help from the local food pantry again and he said he would look into it.

I felt terrible, I had just returned from a Thanksgiving Feast that his family did not enjoy. I wanted to help his family and others like them.

Rocker With a Passion for Helping Others

Ever since I was a child I have played the drums. When I was 13 I had my first rock band that played for the local Junior High School dance. I have been in rock bands ever since that first gig.

Today I am a member of Twisted Finster, a local band formed by radio DJ, Finster, from the Omelette and Finster, WKLT radio show.

The rock band performs at many local venues and events, including The National Cherry Festival. We have helped raise over $12,000 to help AC Paw render aid to animals avoid get healthy and find homes.

When the band sought a other charities to support we chose to help people as well as animals. In researching local charities to help "humans" I was led to . . .

Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan

Food Rescue is an exciting new initiative in the Grand Traverse area. Their mission is the collection and distribution of soon-to-expire fresh foods from available sources to people in need through the area’s food pantries, shelters and community meals programs.

The Food Rescue ‘model’ has been time-tested and proven in other markets both in Michigan and throughout the country. The goal is to achieve their collective efficiencies; our internal cost is just 20 cents per pound. This means each dollar donated equals five pounds of fresh food rescued.

The idea for creating a cookbook seemed a natural fit because of the food related theme. I've also read there is a long history of communities using cookbooks to raise money for local charities dating back to the civil war.

The families of fallen soldiers would gather favorite recipes and compile them into a cookbook and sell them to help families pay for final expenses and to commemorate their lost loved ones.

I wanted to do something similar but there was only one problem for me.

I Can Cook But Don't Ask Me What's for Dinner Tonight!

I can cook but I'm no chef. When I'm asked "Hey Dad? What's for dinner?" I go the grocery store to figure it out. Sometimes I look on the boxes in the pre-made food aisle, or look on the internet for ideas. How in the heck can I put a cookbook together?

I knew I needed to gather recipes from area food experts if I was to make my dream become a reality. This September, I approached Food Rescue co-founders, George Powell and Bruce Byl to pitch the idea to enlist their support . . .

The agreed and Barbara Rowlette, Jay Youngflesh and I got to work!

We made a "wish list" of local celebrities and chefs and asked them for their favorite recipes. We also asked our friends and family and community leaders for recipe contributions.

Sixty days later the Food to the Rescue Cookbook was born!

Now when my kids ask me "Hey Dad? What's for dinner?" the cookbook gives me the answer.

Today, the cookbook makes an excellent gift for anyone who loves to cook or collect cookbooks.

Profits from the sale of the cookbook go Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan and are put to use immediately to support its operation.

Since the project got underway in late September 2008; Local celebrities, chefs and the people have contributed over 100 easy to make, tasty, recipes and we have helped Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan deliver over 250,000 pounds of fresh food!

The USDA says one pound of fresh food equals one nutritious meal. So your purchase today will feed a family of four, three meals a day for nearly a week, or 6.7 days! .

Introducing The Food to the Rescue Cookbook!

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Inside this unique cookbook you'll find:

Plus Entertaining and Funny Stories and Quotes

Food to the Rescue Cookbook

The New Food to the Rescue Cookbook features 114 recipes from:

Table of Contents

Local Celebrities Easy & Delicious Ribs Rotel® Chicken Tomato Vodka Penne Mickey's Corn Casserole. Grandma Green’s Molasses Cookies Play Dough Grandma Harriet’s Potato Salad Spaghetti Carbonara Great Lakes Trading Granola with Dried Fruit Sweet Salad Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms Applesauce Cake Our Pizza Pasta al Cavolfiore...Spaghetti with Cauliflower Gnocchi With Tomato- Saffron Sauce Partridge in White Wine Sauce Chicken Stew Four Bean Baked Beans Chicken Cordon Blue Chocolate Bark Sparkling Rice Noodle Salad Slow Cooker Venison Hawaiian Chicken Roasted Tomato Salsa Tabouleh Salad Chicken B Capri Praline Sweet Potatoes Fancy Chicken Salad Hamburger-Sausage Casserole Shrimp Saganaki Salmon Burgers Italian Chicken Bake Skip the Meat Lasagna NASCAR Steve's Famous Broccoli Salad Pucker Up Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice Local Chefs Tamale Pie (Mexican Lasagna) Iris Shortbread Oven-Braised “Northern Woodsman” Chuck Pot Roast Mr. Windy’s Shrimper Surprise Jeff’s Pork Chops Mike’s Mom’s Peanut Butter Cookies Tapawingo Twice Baked Boursin Potatoes Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Pecan Crunch Chef Jim’s White Bean Soup Jamaican Brownies The People Kustra’s Koogle Crock Pot Candy Cream Cheese Chicken Crock Pot Recipes Caprese Bites Stove-Top Short Ribs Pistachio Pudding Cake Easy Cheese Potatoes Chicken Tetrazzini Trish's Mac + Cheese Elephant Stew Grandma’s Apple Cake Stuffed Blueberry French Toast Meat Loaf Lobster Savannah Chicken with Orange Herb Spinach Sausage Fondue Vegetable Casserole Vinaigrette Green Beans Bob’s Imperial Salad Dressing Kid's Creek Black Walnut Bisque Amaretto Mousse Haystack No Bake Cookies Killer Brownies Lemon Squares Chocolate Praline Torte Homemade Granola Bars Red, White and Yum Cookies Fried Squash Patties Fried Chicken Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans and Asiago Cheese Su-Ki-Ya-Ki Apple Cake Texas Sheet Cake Hummus bi Tahina Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Tiger Claws Fruit Salsa & Chips: Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage Simple French Apple Pie Sour Cream Cookies Chicken Parisienne French Onion Soup Spinach Dip Iced Pumpkin cookies Guyon Family Wild Rice Bean Salad/Dip Sour Cream Pear Pie Shrimp & Corn Chowder Super Easy Beef Stew Praline Sweet Potatoes Cool and Crunchy Coleslaw Whitefish Parmigiana Potato, Onion and Blue Cheese Soup Stacey’s Potato and Green Bean Salad Mrs. Klein’s Mac and Cheese Bean Salad/Dip Best Ever Chili Con Carne Caramelized Onion Soup Edamame and Pea Salad with Sweet Onions Corn Casserole Sweet Potato Soufflé Mock Liver Pate Hot Artichoke Dip Mexican Casserole Hungry Man’s Chili Farmington Bars Simple Taco Soup Grandma Youngson’s Shortbread Tree Rat’s Beaver Stew

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You Too Can Help Local Hungry Families Put Food On The Table

Now's your chance to grab your copy of Food to the Rescue Cookbook and Feed a Family of Four Three Meals a Day for Nearly a Week.

Here's How to Order

Click the "Donate Now" button below.  There may be a very brief delay while we forward the transaction details, but you will be taken to Paypal's secure site where you can use your Paypal account (if you have one) or you can pay by credit card.

Enter the quantity you want and click "Update Totals"

Once you have made payment, click on the "Return to Merchant" button on the Paypal site. 

Don't Want to Pay Online?

No problem! You can also pay by cash, check, or credit card, by phone, by fax, or even by postal mail.

If you'd prefer you can place your order over the phone, just call toll free (888) 454-0233. You can download this easy order from to place your order via fax or postal mail. Right click on the link and choose Save Target and save the file to your computer and then print the form.

It's Better to Give Than to Receive

But with this offer you can give a Food to the Rescue Cookbook as a Gift and Keep one for your own kitchen! Plus you will be helping a local family four eat three meals a day for nearly a week!

If you'd like to order different quantities please call (888) 454-0233 or use the convenient order form (just click on this link, save to your computer and print.)

Don't Wait To Make Your Donation

First, your going to miss out a never before seen collection of recipes and some valuable bonuses. Second, your community needs your help.

In other words...

No one person can drive hunger from our community. It will take contribution from our entire community starting with you and me, today.

Go ahead and make a donation right now.  I know you'll be happy you did.

Yours in ending hunger in our community,

Paul D. Guyon

P.S. You too can help hungry familes put food on the table today for just $ 42.00and receive $76.74 in yummy bonuses. That's a value of over $90! Remember for each dollar donated means six meals for those in need.

P.P.S. To place your order via phone, fax or mail use this easy to use order form.