I'm fundraising for EMpower!
I am taking on the EM GIVES Challenge in an effort to empower 1,000 of the most marginalized young people in Latin America. I will cook a full meal over a 4 week time frame (because, yes, my cooking skills are that sub-par). Each week will feature an individual course inspired by a different Latin American country. I'll be posting videos/photos of the final product every week (as well as the inevitable burnt food / bloopers).
Week 1: Beef Empanadas from Mexico
Week 2: Peruvian ceviche
Week 3: Argentine Steak with Chimichurri sauce
Week 4: Brazilian-style churros with caramel sauce
Join me as I take on this challenge and help me achieve my fundraising goal by donating to my page!
About EMpower:
EMpower – The Emerging Markets Foundation is a global philanthropic foundation focused on empowering marginalized young people in emerging market countries.
They partner with local, community-based organizations in 15 EM countries that enable young people’s successful transition into productive, healthy adulthood, developing the next generation of leaders.
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My Updates
Week 4: Brazilian-style Churros with caramel sauce
Wednesday 18th NovWeek 3: Argentine Steak with Chimichurri
Tuesday 10th NovWeek 1: Beef Empanadas from Mexico
Tuesday 27th OctThank you to everyone who has sponsored me thus far! Check out the video below for a look at last week's challenge. Don't forget to use your favorite hot sauce. I paired the beef empanadas with a cucumber margarita!
Empanada Recipe: https://www.munatycooking.com/beef-empanadas/
Drink Recipe: 1.5 ounces silver tequila, 1.5 ounces fresh lime juice, 3 ounces cucumber juice
ShareThank you to my Sponsors

$262.50
Jason Schleifer

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Seon Song

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Seon-a Song Corporate Match

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Cormac Walsh
Nyum Nyum

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David

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Adam Groothuis

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Mike Cropano

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Mike Cropano

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Anonymous
uber eats on the way to pick some up lets gooo

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Brogan
Taller flames please!

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Rekha Nair
Can't wait to watch your culinary skills in action!

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Christina Ronac

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Katia M
good luck in your challenge, Mike!

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Oscar Lopes
Great cause Crop! Which week is Cacio e Pepe?

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Evan Li
Keen to see the crisp on the churros

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Amelia Cropano
All looks great! I am very proud of you in caring for those much in need.

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Charlie A.
What, no mmmmeatballs…??!!

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Calabrese Family
Great cause Mike! Good luck. Keep that fire extinguisher handy!

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Julio
Envoy the Ceviche!

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Zachary Ostrowski
Vod parms AD!

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Alex Atallah
Keep eating

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Charlotte Creager
Great cause Mike!

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John Maliszewski

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Michael Baptista

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Rushi Sheth
Good Luck!

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Lynelle Chen
Good luck!

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Andy Schlesinger
I hope you're a better trader than you are a cook....

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Vinny Medeiros

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Victor Lugo
Bon appetit and good on you, Mike - enjoy!!

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Michael Fishkin

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Lindsey Spink

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Anonymous

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Dan Bowers
good luck Mike

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Benjamin Fornecker

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Sean Rivas

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Gareth Moses
Where's the picture??

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Elliot Conn

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Jaymeson Kumm
Way to go MC!

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R Cascais

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Rekha Ramdas
Good Luck Crops!!!

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Felipe Tiraboschi
Great cause, Mike! Good luck!

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Grace Evans
bon appetit!

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Anonymous
CROPSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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Sean Lawrence
good luck mike!

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Shirley Fu
Love this initiative!!

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Catrina Cropano

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Lucie R
Good Luck and Bon Appetit!

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