Italian Cook-along – Mind BLMK

Mind BLMK, Herts Mind Network and Mind in Mid Herts have partnered up with local professional chef and newly Sofia, local and current MasterChef, to provide the ultimate fundraiser in March, a virtual authentic Italian Cook-along.

Whether you are a MasterChef fan and would like to meet Sofia who is on the new series, want to learn how to make some authentic Italian food while connecting with others or just take part to support better mental health, this is the fundraiser for you!

When is it:

We have two virtual cook-along sessions, the first cook-a-long is being held on Thursday 18 March and the second is on Thursday 25 March both at 6:30pm.

How much is it:

We are asking for a minimum donation of £17.50 (per event) which will go back into supporting local people in the Home Counties area.

How does it work:

Please select your preferred date, then sign up and donate a minimum of £17.50 on this page.

Once you have done that, you will receive a welcome email.

Just over a week before we will send you joining details and a welcome pack which provides you with Google Meet log in details and the ingredients required.

Week 1 – 18 March – Butternut Squash Risotto and Vanilla Gelato

Week 2 – 25 March – Porcini Mushroom Risotto and Chocolate Gelato

On the day of the cook-along, please ensure you have weighed your ingredients out and are ready to go at 6:30pm.

Sofia will talk us through how to make both dishes on the evening, so you end up with a delicious two course meal at the end!

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Help Mind BLMK, Herts Mind Network and Mind in Mid Herts by donating today! All donations go directly back into supporting local people in the Home Counties area.

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Donation Total: £17.50

Please note, by signing up to this cook-along you are giving permission for all three local minds; Mind in Mid Herts, Mind BLMK, and Herts Mind Network to hold your information and contact you regarding the fundraiser. This information will not be shared with any other party.

Following the call, we will send you a follow up email notifying you how much we raised and follow up with any other questions you may have.

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