Funny right?? OK so maybe I'm not that skilled in the kitchen but I can still cook pretty well! I'll keep practicing.

Today was my first day at the Working Centre, volunteering in Maurita's Kitchen. It was fantastically awesome! I loved it so much - I don't even know where to begin describing my three hours there.

People: I met Mark who is sort of the Master Baker type person. Very nice. He made delicious looking muffins, scones and these oatmeal cookies with jam in the middle. And just as I was leaving, brownies came out of the oven to cool. I had him promise me we'd make those next week. I also met Tracy who is almost as new as I am and she was lovely...very nice and bubbly. I met Justin and Carla who seemed like long-time workers of the Working Centre. But they were nice too. And I met Judea, a unique character but very friendly nonetheless. We both share a passion for the Food Network and she is working in the kitchen to improve her skills so that she can move on to work at a "gourmet restaurant". A great goal to work towards!

What I learned: I spent my morning making vegetarian pizza's, rolling out 24 balls of dough to make pizza crusts for the next day, and made bruchetta (which I got to see as a final product, all cooked and yum-o did they look good). Not that I had never rolled out pizza dough before but Mark showed me some neat tricks for rolling it out so that you don't get air bubbles and I also just watched others cooks, taking it all in! Mark was working on the brownies, Carla and Tracy and Judea were making soups and burritos and hummus wraps and so much. It was all so cool.

Overall Evaluation: A legendary way to begin my volunteering experience. I can't wait to go back next week. Everyone's attitude is so positive and laid-back. Everyone teaches each other and I even recommended some recipes that I know! Maybe we'll get to make some.

On another note, I sent out some more fundraising letters to various businesses in my area back home, so fingers crossed they get there and people are feeling generous! Come on Tim Hortons, you've never let me down! Don't start now!

:)

Later days!