| It is my honor and joy to invite you to join Will and me in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Recipe for Success Foundation at this year’s Delicious Alchemy Banquet on November 3. For two decades, Gracie and Bob Cavnar have poured their hearts into reimagining how children and families connect with food, health, and one another. This fall, we will gather in their honor to raise a glass—and raise vital support—for the work they so boldly began at their own kitchen table.
If you have ever attended Delicious Alchemy, you know this is no ordinary gala. The Houston Chronicle calls it “the ultimate dinner party”—and with good reason. On this extraordinary night, ten acclaimed chefs will come together to craft an unforgettable ten-course feast. From twilight cocktails in the Cavnar Foundation Chef’s Garden to the long king’s table set in the United Healthcare Gathering Barn—festooned with farm-grown flowers illuminated by flickering candlelight, the evening is designed to delight every sense while fueling a mission that changes lives.
Recipe for Success has always been about more than just food—it’s about transformation. From teaching children to love their vegetables, to providing fresh produce for vulnerable families, to training the next generation of urban farmers, the Foundation’s work ripples out across our community. And none of it is possible without you.
This year, in celebration of our 20th anniversary, we are excited to introduce a special giving opportunity: the $20,000 Visionary Bon Vivant. Along with exclusive seating and recognition, Bon Vivants will enjoy an elevated wine flight and private butler service. This intimate evening serves as our way of expressing gratitude for your extraordinary commitment to the next twenty years of impact.
That’s why we are asking you to be part of this milestone year in a meaningful way. Whether as a Bon Vivant, an Epicurean host, or an individual seat, your participation does more than secure your place at the table—it fuels programs that teach, empower, and inspire healthier futures for thousands of children and families. Together, we can ensure that the next twenty years of Recipe for Success are as bold and impactful as the first.
Please join us around the table for an enchanting evening and an enduring cause. With your help, we can raise a toast to Gracie and Bob’s vision and keep this work thriving for decades to come.
With gratitude and anticipation, |