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HELP FIGHT BREAST CANCER FOR THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE

THE PAMPERED CHEF® RAISES FUNDS TO HELP WHIP CANCER® THIS MAY!

THE PAMPERED CHEF® RAISES FUNDS TO HELP WHIP CANCER® THIS MAY!

Two and a half million breast cancer survivors will celebrate another birthday this year, thanks in part to the progress of the American Cancer Society® and its supporters. In honor of Mother’s day,

The Pampered Chef, in collaboration with The American Cancer Society, is helping women everywhere by raising funds for education and early detection programs through its Help Whip Cancer campaign. 

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“It’s an honor to support women who have been touched by this disease,” says Marla Gottschalk, Chief Executive Officer of The Pampered Chef. "We're proud to be a part of the American Cancer Society's lifesaving work, and we are committed to helping more women celebrate another birthday with their family and friends this year"

Throughout May, The Pampered Chef invites people to join the fight against breast cancer by hosting a Help Whip Cancer Fundraiser Cooking Show. Guests can taste delicious, affordable recipes and learn valuable cooking tips while raising  money for breast cancer awareness and early detection. Up to 25 percent of total Fundraiser Show sales will be contributed to the American Cancer Society.

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Pampered Chef customers can also Help Whip Cancer by purchasing pink limited-edition kitchen tools. Available only in  May, this year’s products include an Oven Mitt, Oven Pad and a Cake Tester. One dollar from every pink item purchased will be contributed to the American Cancer Society.  Since Help Whip Cancer began in 2000, The Pampered Chef has raised more than $10 million for the American Cancer  Society. The Pampered Chef is the largest direct seller of kitchen tools and products to cook and entertain at home, and  independent sales consultants provide recipes, tools and tips for quick and simple food preparation. In honor of breast cancer awareness this May, try this delicious, pink dessert:

 

Strawberry-Coconut Tres Leches Trifle

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, divided

3 pkg (3 oz each) soft ladyfingers (about 72 total)

1 can (14 oz or 300 mL) sweetened condensed milk,divided

1 can (14 oz or 398 mL) unsweetened coconut milk,divided

1 container (8 oz or 250mL) sour cream

1 container (12 oz or 1 L) frozen whipped topping, thawed,divided

1 pkg (3.3 oz or 102 g) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling

1 tsp (5 mL) Kortinje Cinnamon

 

1. Set aside one strawberry for garnish. Hull remaining strawberries and slice. Cut ladyfingers into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces; set aside. 

2. Whisk together ½ cup (125 mL) of the condensed milk, 2/3 cup (150 mL) of the coconut milk and sour cream into large bowl. Add ladyfingers and toss gently.

3. Set aside 1 cup (250 mL) of the whipped topping. Combine pudding mix and remaining coconut milk in a mixing bowl; whisk until thickened. Add remaining condensed milk and cinnamon; whisk until incorporated. Fold in remaining whipped topping.

4.  To assemble, place half of the ladyfinger mixture into a Trifle Bowl; top with half of the strawberries. Spread half of the pudding mixture over strawberries. Repeat layers one time. Pipe whipped topping over top, garnish with strawberry fan.

Yield: 24 servings

U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 10 g,

Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 160 mg

Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 1 g , Protein 3 g

For more information about Help Whip Cancer, hosting a Fundraiser Cooking Show or purchasing Help Whip Cancer products please call me your personal Pampered Chef Independent Consultant , Cell: (708) 212-7860 or Email: pampchef.andrea@att.net

The Pampered Chef is the premier direct seller of high quality kitchen tools and part of Berkshire Hathaway. At in-home Cooking Shows, guests see and try products, prepare and sample recipes, and learn quick and easy food preparation techniques and tips on how to entertain with style and ease — transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. For more information call 708-212-7860 or email: pampchef.andrea@att.net

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