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Centre Closure
The Centre will be closed from 3pm on Wednesday 17th December 2014 and will re-open again at 9am on Monday 2 February 2015.
For all of us here, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
International Volunteers Day – 5 December 2014
We would like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who without you, this centre would not be what it is today. Also a big thank you to all the other volunteers from around New Zealand and the world.
Weed Walk Course
On Wednesday we had another successful day in the course room, our Weed Walk Course was producing some wonderful smells from the kitchen. Herb Fritters, Chickweed Pesto, Weed Quiche, Nettle Soup to name a few, the participants were also taught some of the many medicinal purposes associated with many weeds, this was thoroughly enjoyed by all, see below for the Chickweed Pesto recipe “yummy”!
Chickweed Pesto
Mince 2 cloves of garlic, 2-3 cups of fresh chickweed (dry), 1/2 cup walnuts, 1/4 – 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese, dash of salt.
Blend together in a food processor. Can use a blender if you chop the chickweed first.
Enjoy on crackers, pasta, in sandwiches, with scrambled eggs etc.,
Chickweed Pesto
Weed Walk Talk
