Benefit for SMU faculty, staff raises over $10,000

Brother Louis and Mark Merchlewitz demonstrate how to make zucchini button canapes.






More than 20 individuals graciously served as chefs for the benefit.







“A Recipe for Relief,” held on Sunday, Oct. 28, raised more than $10,000 for SMU faculty, staff and students severely affected by the flood. Many thanks go to our musicians (including Dr. John Paulson, Eric Heukeshoven, Chris Kendall, and SMU jazz students), chefs (including Brother Louis), silent auction donators and volunteers.

Thanks also go to Mike Gostomski, SMU trustee, for providing the beer; Chartwells for providing appetizers and other goods and services; Watkins for providing spices and the demonstration booth; Pepsi for providing pop; Water Systems Co.; Davey Warner and SAC for sound; and to local stores including Discount Liquor, Third Street Liquor, Warehouse Wine & Spirit, Midtown Foods, and Fifth Street Liquor for providing the wine.