We are a work/share garden in Charlotte, NC, located at the corner of 17th St. and Alexander. We're open most Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM. Come by and work, stay for a crafty event, and take home some fresh produce. Even when the gate isn't open, there are vegetables growing outside the fence that we're glad to share with you.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Compost Classes
If you live in Charlotte, there are lots of opportunities for learning about composting in the coming year. Want to know more and register for a class or 2? Visit Wipe Out Waste.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Using the Harvest: Sweet Potato Leaves
This past Saturday, these greens (a combination of sorrel, sweet potato leaves, and Malabar spinach), with the addition of some frozen chopped spinach, became a spinach and cheese pie.
Did you know you can eat sweet potato leaves? They're a great spinach substitute. I collect the young leaves that still have a bit of shininess to them. When I'm using them in a recipe like this pie I quickly blanch them prior to making the pie filling.
Did you know you can eat sweet potato leaves? They're a great spinach substitute. I collect the young leaves that still have a bit of shininess to them. When I'm using them in a recipe like this pie I quickly blanch them prior to making the pie filling.
The crust is a basic Pâte Brisée but I skipped the sugar because I don't like the slightest hint of sweetness with a savory filling. The filling is very similar to this one, but I added some mozzarella since I had it on hand.
Friday, August 9, 2013
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