Cooking to Fight Cancer

Join us for an evening of light bites and refreshing drinks to raise money for The Life Raft Group and support people living with GIST and other rare diseases. Bring your friends and loved ones for a fun culinary evening and get the chance to meet and mingle with other friends of The Life Raft Group including presenters from the GIST Day of Learning.

The event will feature a live, interactive cooking demo by Chicago health and wellness chef Alia Dalal (aliadalal.com). Chef Alia began her career working in Michelin-starred restaurants and pivoted to working as a cooking instructor and personal chef for people going through cancer and other health concerns. She is known for her vibrant, whole foods-based recipes and for making cooking at home easy, accessible and fun.

Learn how to make:

• Sweet Potato Fritters with Lemon Aioli
• Herby Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken
• Hibiscus-Orange Iced Tea

Event includes:

• Live cooking demo with the chef
• Additional appetizers including gluten-free and dairy-free options
• Open bar including wine, beer and non-alcoholic options
• Take-home packet of recipes
• Raffle prizes include: Elske Restaurant Gift Card for 2; $50 Gift Card for Hubbard Inn Restaurant; $100 Gift Card for The Kitchen American Bistro; 1-year Maiz Household Membership to the National Museum of Mexican Art; Skydeck Admission for 4 and a cutting board and knife set (tickets available to purchase during the event)
• Meet experts (TBA)