What do Pillsbury dough, chopped spinach, and artichoke hearts have to do with ASF? On an autumn afternoon in 2009, that list of ingredients spelled out the recipe for a golden brown pastry with a savory filling that invited Ellen Cohen into the next chapter of her life as a Pampered Chef consultant and ASF community volunteer. Pampered Chef is the leading direct seller of kitchen products in the US and as a consultant, Ellen helps others entertain dinner guests with cooking shows and classes. When she's not in the kitchen, Ellen can be found at her local farmer's market or holiday boutique holding fundraisers to benefit ASF and other charities. As the mother of a daughter with learning disabilities, Ellen has made it her personal responsibility to raise awareness for children with special needs and served as founding member and past president of CHILD (Children Having Individual Learning Differences), a parent advocacy group that has been modeled across the country. We're so thankful to be pampered by Ellen herself whether it's with a homemade chocolate cake or a fundraiser to advance autism research. Check out the Pampered Chef website for more recipes and find out how you can host a cooking show to support ASF!