The Biscuit Podcast – The Knight Foundation’s Celebrate Charlotte Arts Grant

In April, the Knight Foundation announced the creation of a new initiative, Celebrate Charlotte Arts, inspired by recent efforts like BOOM Charlotte and Goodyear Arts. A unique program designed to bolster and accelerate the growth of the arts and its… read more »

Brand the Moth is Searching for First-Time Muralists

Have you ever wanted to try something new, but you didn’t know where to start? To take that next step in your career or your passion, but the task ahead seemed too daunting? Sometimes you just need a helping hand — whether you are a writer who wants… read more »

Stacy Cassio of Pink Mentor Network

Stacy Cassio of Pink Mentor Network drops an elevator pitch like a champ with assists from Kristi Thomas and Rodrick Banks of Wells Fargo. Watch this and learn how it’s done!

200Artists: SouthEnd ARTS Helps Artists Find Their Voice (and Each Other)

Charlotte’s a growing city. And, that can mean growing pains. New restaurants, breweries and apartments seem to pop up all across the city overnight, but when these businesses come in, artists are often displaced. While it’s exciting to see our city… read more »

Pitching Tips from Moira Quinn

Pitching Tips from The Unicorn Daddy

Chris Elmore

In this episode, Amanda Zullo of Pop-Up Produces pitches to Chris Elmore of AvidXChange. Want more tips? Click here »

SHARE Charlotte: 9 Unique Ways for Teens to Give Their Time

At The Biscuit, we get excited about handing the reins over to tomorrow’s emerging leaders. Leadership is leadership. Inviting teens and young adults into creative public service is our jam. And, when we saw this article by chief storyteller, Nicole… read more »

Springtime Sip: Skylark Cocktail by Bob Peters

Suns out, guns out? Nah. We say: Cocktail? Never fail. Spring is springing, birds are singing and pollen is flying , but there’s still a little nip in the air when the sun goes down. That sounds like a perfect excuse to hit up our buddy, mixologist e… read more »

If Your Nonprofit Fails in the Forest, Will Anyone Hear It?

Being “the best kept secret in Charlotte” might sound cool, but it’s rarely a recipe for success. And, that gets us to the question: Should nonprofits be encouraged to spend money on marketing their missions?In this week’s installment of “Breaking Go… read more »

Chef Ron: Recipe for Chicken & Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings by Chef Ron Alhert of Community Culinary School of Charlotte Ingredients: Vegetable oil, as needed (or fat rendered from chicken) 1 yellow onions, diced (1 ½ cups) 3 bunches celery diced (1 cup ) 2 carrots, diced (1 cup) 2 tsp T… read more »

When Volunteerism Turns Toxic

Well, I finally did it. I picked a topic so taboo that I was rejected by several area experts when asked to go on record for this installment of “Breaking Good.” Apparently, I’m pushing boundaries and buttons here, folks. This week, I’m coining the p… read more »

CHEF ALYSSA: Ricotta Cheese with Balsamic Figs

Ricotta Cheese with Balsamic Figs from Chef Alyssa Makes 1 Pint  Ingredients for Ricotta 4 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 2 tsp kosher salt 3 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar Instructions: Prepare a strainer lined with two or three lay… read more »

Desperately Seeking Disruption

There are a ton of nonprofit organizations in the Charlotte region. Thousands, in fact. Are there too many? Is that even a thing? We’re unpacking this urban legend and making a passionate case that an increased number of nonprofits is not only a good… read more »

RECIPES FIT FOR A QUEEN: Korean Short Ribs

Marinade: – 1 cup Low sodium soy sauce – 2 tbls puree Pinapple – 2 tbls puree Kiwi – 1 tbls garlic – 2 tbls fresh ginger – 1/4 sugar ( optional ) – Thinly-sliced Shortribs (Best place to buy is Asian market/Compare Foods) – Bok Choy – Jasmine Rice In… read more »

Breaking Good: Forget “Charity.” Think Like a Business.

Time to break Rule #1 — Nonprofits Should Raise Most of Their Dollars from Donations Click here to see the first installment of “Breaking Good” with Josh Jacobson. When I say “nonprofit,” do you think “charity?” What do these words mean and how do y… read more »

Recipes Fit for a Queen: Rosemary Mustard Turkey Burgers

Rosemary Mustard Turkey Burgers from Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen Ingredients 1 Lb. Ground Turkey 3 Tablespoons of Smoked Chili and Rosemary Mustard Sliced Swiss Cheese Instructions: Mix 3 Tablespoons of Smoked Chili and Rosemary Mustard with 1 pound of gro… read more »

Reinhart’s Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

There are many ways to make biscuits, whether drop style, cream biscuits, lard or shortening biscuits, angel biscuits, you name it. But this recipe and method makes a very flaky and tender biscuit, and the lamination method described below causes the… read more »

RECIPES FIT FOR A QUEEN: What Do You Mean Green Strawberries?

Instructions: 1oz of Tito’s vodka 1oz of green strawberry tarragon syrup Add these ingredients into shaker filled with ice Shake/double strain into champagne flute Top with prosecco or champagne Garnish with pickled green strawberries Recipe for Gree… read more »

Hot local gifts when you’re a hot mess

When you’re exceptionally good at waiting until you’re screwed during the holidays, you’d better be equally adept at unscrewing yourself. To do that, you don’t just need to know where to get great gifts. You need to know how to get Hail Mary, CYA gif… read more »