Thank you to everyone who came out to support Okrapalooza! We’re especially grateful to our chefs, judges, musicians, sponsors and volunteers! Enjoy the photos compliments of Alison McLean, Spilt Coffee Creative. [Show as slideshow] 1 2 ►
Any donation or $25 or more to Promise of Peace Gardens will be amplified by extra funds from our generous community on September 22! This would be an excellent day to support the mission of Promise of Peace Gardens! https://northtexasgivingday.org/npo/promise-of-peace-gardens
Congratulations to our 2016 Okrapalooza winner – Chef Peter Barlow of Stephan Pyles Flora Street Cafe! Okra three ways! Texas blue-cornmeal tempura fried okra blossom filled with smoked brisket, and pachi pachi goat cheese. Pickled okra seeds with Texas honey and pickled okra powder dusted on top.
Thank you to our chefs, musicians, volunteers, sponsors and guest for supporting Promise of Peace Gardens!
In its 7th year, Okrapalooza is home to Dallas’ one and only okra cook-off competition. Founded by the Promise of Peace Community Gardens, local celebrity chefs compete to showcase their skills in a three-hour cooking and tasting event open to the public. September 11 • The Lot • 11am – Read more…
July 22, 2016 | By Michael Tate | White Rock Lake Weekly Bigger spaces, younger faces and more room to grow. That’s what Promise of Peace (POP) sees in its future as they move from their Imagine garden space on San Saba Drive. The group’s lease with White Rock United Methodist Read more…
Promise of Peace is a nonprofit seeking simple solutions for stagnant circumstances in our urban communities. Our presence helps to increase healthy lifestyles, school success, as well as positive engagement while transforming perspectives. By providing access to horticultural and environmental education, our participants gain sense of place and respect for Read more…