Please Donate to Help Victims of Haiti's Earthquake

This is a very sad period for Haitians. Watching the news reports is very saddening and I can't say that I understand the magnitude of their suffering because I don't. It's easy to watch the news and feel sorry for them, but at the same time, we're so far removed, it's really hard to imagine the devastation. I mean, an entire country is in ruins.

I feel mostly sad for the elderly and children and it's heartbreaking to see mothers crying for their lost children. I know this is a cooking blog but at the same time while we're poring over recipes and pictures, these Haitians don't know where their next meal is coming from.

I've included a banner for Wyclef's organization, Yele Haiti above and all you have to do is text 'YELE' to 501501 and $5 is automatically added to your phone bill. Most of us buy lunches that are more than that amount and those that smoke spend even more on a pack of cigarettes I'm sure. You can also click the banner to be taken directly to a secure donation link still on his site. I've done the same and I hope you do something too.



If you're Nigerian, you might think Nigeria is in shambles and is a shame and utter embarrassment, but in all honesty, compared to what Haiti is going through right now, we have it pretty good.

Please pitch in where you can. (CNN.com/Impact is a good place to find other places to donate)