There is so much to talk about, so let me start at the beginning by sharing with you the theme of our April Karma Kitchen; this month it was all about kindness. Each volunteer server was encouraged to engage our guests in a conversation about the last random act of kindness they encountered. People had many great and amazing stories, so we also made available a wall where our KK guests could post their “Drops of Kindness” tales for others to read, as they came into and exited the Klay Oven. In a separate blog you can read the postings that our guests generously share with us.
Let us move on into the conversation about the new food items that were added to our menu for the month of April.
The appetizer was Aloo Tikka or Potato Cutlets, is one of the most popular snack dishes in India. We have been experimenting with different appetizers for the past couple of months looking to get an idea of what our guests are most enchanted by. So for those of you who have tried them, please feel free to leave us a comment either here on the blog or on our Facebook Fan Page. Here is a video to show you how they are made:
The featured dessert was Gulab Jamun. This tasty dessert is an Indian version of warm donuts floating in warm sweet syrup. These seem to be a big hit with our guests and many asked for seconds and a few even requested thirds. It was exciting to watch people enjoy our new food additions.
One of the highlights of the afternoon came about when we took a short break from eating, talking and serving for a Bhangra dance break. Bhangra is a form of dance and music that originated in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. We just added this new activity to our schedule last month and it is quickly becoming a Karma Kitchen favorite. So if you visit one of our future Karma Kitchen Chicago Events, come prepared to shake a little bit more than a new friend’s hand.
To finish off this amazing Sunday afternoon, we offered each of our guests a gift pouch filled with, “Seeds of Kindness”. A group of KK volunteers gathered on Friday evening to create these delightful little contraptions designed to assist in the blooming of spring flowers in the Chicagoland area. We thought you might want to see how these were made so here is a YouTube link for you to view.
By the way, this is a great project to share as a family, especially for children and teens. “How to Make Seed Bombs” . . .
We continue to be enchanted with the ambiance and benevolent community that finds us each month at Karma Kitchen Chicago. From volunteers, the coordinators, guests and even our host – Klay Oven Restaurant, it’s all quite fascinating. We are enjoying the Karma.
Here is a beautiful poem, one of our KK regulars shared with his volunteer server this month. We hope you enjoy it! Our next Karma Kitchen is Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Klay Oven Restaurant, 414 N. Orleans from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.
You can see the rest of our pictures from April's Karma Kitchen in this slideshow:
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