Excellent concept and love the idea of documenting the different ways meals are prepared and enjoyed.

Kim: I have traveled all over the United States and some parts of the globe, and I know that we are all the same, yet different. The differences need to be celebrated and shared to show that the face of humanity doesn't necessarily look like you, but is still just as human.
Good luck!
Gay

Great idea. Good luck with the project.

Paul

Looks like fun, wish I could go! Good Luck!
Christian

Kim: With the world in such turmoil today it's forward thinking and communication that will get us through it all. I think that this idea is great and hope you can achive this goal. Good luck and happy shooting. EJR

Kim: Good luck and all the best. Ann

Perfect! Hope you get to do this! I want to be your assistant!Seriously! J

Good luck Kim!

Kim,

This isn`t about luck, it`s about skill. You have the skills to succeed! LT

I thought of a quote from Henry Ford when I read your essay "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." ~ We have all kinds of people with so many ideas and I what we really need is honest teamwork. Your essay is fantastic, I am pulling for you!

Wonderful! I can't think of anyone more deserving & well intended!

I love this idea, wish you all the very best, take care
Patricia

Go Kim - what a great idea! I have seen your work and know that you will capture the heart and soul of what you see.

Kim, you have always strived for the best, and you certainly are! Good Luck, Cheers! Joshua

Kim, I'm inspired. Your message is one that we need to hear now. Focus on the solutions. You are a gift to us all. I admire your work. I love your enthusiasm, it is so you. I wish you all the best as you show us the best of ourselves and the world we live in.

Kim is a positive force for good! She deserves your support!

fantastic idea! good luck!

I REALLY appreciate all these AWESOME comments! Thank you SO much everybody! Thanks to those of you I don't know as well; Your comments are very sweet to read & an unexpected pleasant surprise. If you are voting, PLEASE leave a comment so I know who voted & can also Thank you personally. Peace.

Hugs and giggles, smiles and wiggles!

Ho Ho Ho! You are on my NICE list!

Thank you SO much for the fun, humor, votes and comments whoever you are JohnnySunshine & SantaClaus! Nice/great idea Johnny!

Great ideas! Good luck! Rememer the power of positive attraction, keep blogging about the contest
Susie Mc

I work for a non profit foundation in Los Angeles, and this is a fantastic submission by Kim. I love the passion she has for her work, and life. We need more people like Kim out there in the world, making a difference on a global level!! Please support this tireless woman and her dreams.

Good Luck Kim..I pulling for you

the christian ideal embodies the process of sharing resources. kim's vast experience, coupled with her photographic talents, make her the ideal candidate to follow through on her global dream. best of luck, kim!

good idea love peace have fun

It would be a wonderful opportunity for you to follow your dream and we would all benefit from your photos.

I am already praying you achieve your wonderful goal.

I love the idea of food and photos together. A lot of peaceful meetings take place around a table and in most parts of the world, once you break bread with someone they are a guest and a friend. It is a powerful idea. Best of luck!

I love the idea of food and photos together. A lot of peaceful meetings take place around a table and in most parts of the world, once you break bread with someone they are a guest and a friend. It is a powerful idea. Best of luck!

Go make your dreams come true Kim!!

wonderful idea ... it is sooooo important to focus on what works ... thank you Kim for your idea, dream and inspiration!

The community of cooking, the cutlure of meal preparation-- spans across cultures, generations, and history. I can think of COUNTLESS numbers of examples-- from tribes in Africa, to the breads of Italy, to the flat breads of India, and the Matza of Passover.
Great idea!

Beautiful and inspiring concept! Here's to sharing the hope and positive things that are happening in the world!

You go girl! good luck in this

god luck - and pack extra sox

Wonderful idea, Kim! Good luck!!!

Well after some other tries I finally got in. Good luck on your essay, hope you win.

Awesome idea Kim! Let's turn loose "The Law of Attraction" and make it so!

Thank you ALL so much for the wonderful support and AWESOME comments!

Those of us who know you, know that the spirit of this idea is one that you put into practice every day in all you do. Using technology to create coalitions in support of great ideas is, a great idea. Good luck, Kim.

Kim-- this sounds like it will be the journey of a lifetime, and I can't wait to read all about it! I wish you a safe passage, a strong stomach (ha...), happy meetings, and I look forward to being inspired by all the good being done around the world.

Never have I known a more caring and tireless working woman.
She has an eye for the details and is truly multi-talented.

As someone who was overseas doing development work, I think people really appreciate seeing these example of the positive things that are going on in the world. Thanks for taking this on!

Good luck! love and light!
Fahina

absolutley INSPIRING!!! May this vision you hold fly on the wings of a MIGHTY EAGLE to all you will bless!
martha

Sounds like great work,as people we are all the same ,this project enforces that idea.
ROBIN H

Go for it Kim! What a great idea to help bring so many people together.

Good luck, Kim! What a great proposal for all involved! Nobody works harder and smiles more than you. Now go out there and make the rest of the world feel good. David Canter

An amazing idea! Good luck Kim- you're so inspiring and definitely deserve this!

This is a great idea, Kim. I know that your photography is fantastic and that you can capture so much more than a moment with you pictures and words. Good Luck with the project!

Good luck, Kim!

We believe in your ideas and you!!

When you capture the moment Kim, you capture history! Best of luck... Both your ideas and images are exceptional.

What an excellent idea! Good luck Kim!

My friend Steph told me to check this out- and I'm glad I did- what a great concept! Good luck!

Great concept! Good luck

kim has great ideas and will follow through with a great assignment. Go Kim!!

looks good, i'll have to read more tonight

Kim, looks awesome.

Trey

Good luck, Kim!

Kim, Your passion alone can heal the planet. Keep on going girl and your writing is amazing, as are your photographs!
LOVE , Erica from Boulder

Kim, having seen your work, this is a truly great project and I wish you all the best in its progress!
Geo

Fantastic idea Kim!! Good luck!

Wonderful idea! Good luck.

Nice! I like it!

I am compelled by your idea AND YOUR PASSION! I have had the good fortune to see you cover events over the last year, and your energy is boundless, your level of excitement infectious and attention to detail unmatched. You will take this opportunity to the next level!

Anthony Graves

You go firegirl! Lord knows, you have the energy and desire to accomplish GREAT things. Good luck Kim.

I am grateful and humbled by these wonderful comments being made by both those I know, and those I don't. I appreciate the amazing support! Thank you all so much!

Kim,
Love your passion for your projects. You go girl!
Maddy

i like it

Nice idea, Good luck Kim.

Hey, cool idea! To be able to connect with people would be the most important thing and most worthwhile.

Great idea, Good luck Kim.

Good luck!!!

Kim, You always have the best ideas! Frances

May all our dreams come true!

Good luck, if you win maybe you can catch up with us as we continue to work with the worlds poor to alleviate hunger

Thanks so much for all the comments today! I feel like I hit the jackpot with 10 votes today! Yee-hah!

I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...

good solid project!! I vote for you!

you can have a look at mine, quite different, but all about passion and dedication too!

Kim--thanks for voting for me! I just pic'd you back. I'd love to share ideas about how we can work together in the future, whatever happens! :) Marj

Have at it and good luck.

Great idea! Thanks for your pic, You have mine!

Thanks again,

Scott

good luck

Thanks for your vote. you got mine too :)

Wonderful, well thought out idea. I love it. Thank you for all your kind comments. Will look for you in the top ideas!

I must say, that's an awful lot on your plate, but if anyone can do it, it certainly looks as though you're the one to do it. You certainly have it well thought out and researched, the only thing lacking is that you need a traveling massage therapist and great cook to help you along. I do both.

Good luck from Andy a skier at Apex Mountain

Thank you for the nice email. Wonderful dream you also have. ;) thanks for the pic'd.

Kim, I know you have the drive, determination, and passion to follow through on your dream. The solutions are out there. They just have to be assimilated out of the murk of the problems, where they're more in focus for all to see. You can do it...

Greg

Thanks, glad you liked my idea, I like yours too. cool stuff. good luck.

Great Idea, good luck, you got my vote

Just the greatest person for this great idea!!! Good Luck

You go girl!

Great idea... You've got my vote!! please check out my dream and vote for me.

Thank you ALL so much for your votes & comments! I thought I'd list a few of the organizations I'm working with so you can check them out too!:
http://www.tessahoran.com/foundation.php
http://chiapas-project.org/
www.haitichildren.org
Peace and abundance to you all!

My son, John, asked if I would vote for you.
- Rev. Dr. Robert Haldane, Jr.

great idea & the perfect person to implement it!

Thank you so much! I wish you luck as well!

Great ideas. I'm partial to the global aspect - and the building of strong communities. We are one family. Human dignity = dig humanity. I'm diggin' it. Got my vote.

Thanks SO much to all of you who are voting but not leaving comments! If you don't leave a comment, I have no idea you voted. I wish I knew who you all were so I could Thank you each individually. I hope you all have an abundant day!

Best of luck! Voted.

Check out my idea on covering the new engineering and innovation designed at alleviating poverty and hunger and protecting the environment. Also check out my portfolio http://maclellanimages.com/blog1/galleries/

Thank you so much for your support!!!! Here is a vote back at you... and thanks for volunteering!

The world needs your enthusiasm and positive thoughts. Your focus towards the good in the world, will be enlightening to watch. "Your dream assignment" sounds like it is apt to fuel dreams of many. Have a brilliant journey.

Thank you so much I just voted for you! I need more votes yeah lets RAWCK this Planet and heal it together with LOVE! :o)

Raw Organic Chef Bryan Au
http://www.Rawinten.com

Great idea!! Good Luck:) Missy

Good luck Kim and keep the goodies going worldwide way to start on Fridays at AM

You sound perfect for the job...you got my blessings...good luck :) - Ivan

Hi there,voted for you..please check mine out too if you like it, and return the vote....

Kim-Sounds great, good luck. Sharon

wonderful ideas...I think this is a great dream for you. voted! please stop by my dream and check it out!

This is a great idea, and you're doing fairly well!!! Hopefully this online popularity contest doesn't stop others from trying. There are plenty of good ideas out there that need to be exposed!! Good luck! :)

I want to Thank all the people who are VOTING and leaving comments. I truly appreciate you taking the time. However, I am tired of my DREAM being a billboard for everyone else's dreams when you leave a comment and not a vote! I vote for others but only dreams I like and are viable.

To continue my thoughts; I only comment on your dream. I don't talk about mine OR solicit you. I do not spam and am suffering for it, since I've been here since Day ONE! Do unto others as they have done unto you! PLEASE! Thanks so much for the respect and good luck to you all!

Kim, keep up the spiritually great ideas. Whether you win or not...your on the right path. You are a giver and a provider....which is more than I can say for the rest of H' Aspen. With Love Larry p.s. thanks for the snacks.

Kim has done great work in the Roaring Fork Valley and should be offered the opportunity to broaden her contribution on a world wide level

Great Idea Kim. Ucphach is right, the Roaring Fork Valley is too small for your goodness. I hope you get to spread your love around the world. Good luck! Brad

good luck

Kim: you deserve to win with your generosity and great heart, it needs to be spread on a worldwide level.

kim,if there is a more deserving person to win this i have not met them...good luck to you!!

Kim is a very dedicated and enthusiastic proponent of a great project. Good luck!

Sounds cool! Good Luck

wow, super, keep up the good work!

Great idea. Its Rachel Ray meets Anderson Cooper 360.
Cant wait to see it realized.

Kim, I like the site idea and mapping of your journey and progress. Good Luck!

great idea, love the bringing together of people through a common element...food!

Kim, your positive outlook is an inspiration! Good Luck!

Greta paper. Good luck. Hope you win

Go Kim! You are a great cook and an amazing woman. Good luck with your dream assignment!

go kim...love the idea!!!and love your lemon bars. nick

great idea. i have been helping to build a school in Afghanistan over the last six years, so i hope you will have a look at my project "Shooting Without Guns".

HI KIM.YOU HAVE BRILLIANT IDEAS FOR GLOBAL PEACE.SURELY APPRECIATE ALL THE EFFORTS YOU ARE PUTTING IN. I SINCERELY WISH,HOPE AND PRAY FOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR DREAM ASSIGNMENT.

Good job. Good luck.

Hope you make it happen, Kim! Best of luck! Leslie from Rifle

Kind of you to donate future proceeds to those ideas that need funding. Best of luck. Denise, Boulder, CO

What a great idea. So awsome to spin things in a positive direction. Focus on the right and good!
Alex

our great kim makes all of aspen mt skiiers cookies every fri at her own expense and effort. we love her

Kim, what a wonderful way to use your lens. By focusing on the solutions you are bound to make the world a better place! I love your idea and genuinely hope that you win & get to implement all your hard work into a solution that will be fitting to your purpose and goal. Emily

thanks for the delicious lemon bars! A treat everyone will enjoy!

Kim,

Keep cooking and sharing your food and your bright smile! That is the way to a better world.

With all your great ideas - you gotta win! Good luck!

wonderful idea. just wonderful. good luck.

Thank you VERY much all of my friends that are voting! I REALLY appreciate you doing this and hope maybe you'll remind other friends! Contest ends TOMORROW, 4.3.09 at 11:59 p.m. EST. I will still pursue this dream win or not. What I have learned during this, needs to be shared!

Hi Kim! I hope everyrhing goes well and you win. Thanks for always being up on AJAX with all of your great snacks and cookies. Best of luck!! I'll see if I can get anyone else to vote for you before the end of tomorrow.

Best of luck, Kim!

Good Luck Kim!

Kim,
Good for you. Go for it. I found trying to vote for you hard to figure out but I finally did it. Good luck. The more people being the change they want to see in the world, the better place it will be for everyone. Awareness is the first step toward change.
Cindy

This is a great concept and a really great advocate. Documenting "what's working" helps all of us.

I love the idea of capturing a moment in time around the dinner table around the world. That's what REAL life is.

Kim,
The best of luck.

mmmmm. Food. Travel. Photography. Good luck Kim.

Good luck

I am looking forward to seeing your picture and wish you all the luck

Kim,
Vision is one thing, and you have that and the action plan to make it happen. Peace and love to all.

Kim,
Take lots of pictures of food. Best of luck

I hope you win!!! best of luck!

Great vision Kim! Maybe you can help me look into some volunteer programs abroad. I was looking into a community project in Guatemala. If you have any organizations in mind, let me know! Best of luck to you!

Awesome idea! A beautiful heart & mind at work to make the world a better place! Wonderful!! Thanks for your smiles on Fridays on Ajax... plus your delicious treats!! The cocopuff bar is my all time favorite. Yum!!

Good luck with the contest!

great idea and good luck with a contest!
-O

Best of luck, fingers crossed!

good luck Kim

good luck, although i doubt you'll need it.
i love the focus on the good and not the bad; we need more of that these days.