“When a thing beckons you to explore it without telling you why or how,
this is not a red herring; it’s a map.”
― Gina Greenlee, Postcards and Pearls: Life Lessons from Solo Moments on the Road
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Back at It
Posted by Tammy on January 18, 2016
https://agrigirl.com/2016/01/18/my-return-to-blogging/
Nature Nurture
The Japanese use the phrase, Shinrin-yoku. Translated literally, it means “forest bathing” which is the idea that spending time in nature is a healthy practice.
Yosemite in November
Posted by Tammy on January 26, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/01/26/spending-time-in-nature/
Merry Christmas
Creamy Not So Caramel Sauce
Scarlet Queen Salad
Turnip Au Gratin
Roast tomatoes for Sauce
Power Bar Alternative
Spicy Spaghetti Squash!
Road Trips
Quite the Tart
Making up for Deficiency
What Goes Best with Haiku?
Beans and Rice
Not Bush’s Favorite Broccoli Pie
Celebrating Weddings
Rainbow Gazpacho
Monsoon Onion Salad
Posted by Tammy on December 24, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/12/24/merry-christmas/
Tammy’s Top Ten (t3 report) Food Quotes
Food and words and words and food. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that it’s a combination I prefer. Maslow coined food as one of the most basic human needs. Yet when do words come into his famous pyramid? Do they enter in the layer just above bodily function called safety which includes things like family, employment and morality or are they contained in the middle ground of love and belonging where we see friendship and intimacy?
tsakshaug flickr creative commons
Posted by Tammy on November 9, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/11/09/tammys-top-ten-t3-report-food-quotes/
Going Dark
Nighttime
I recently spent the night in Dragoon. I was there as a guest of the AZ Humanities Council and had the privilege of staying at the Amerind Foundation. This little known, out of the way spot is a spectacular combination of the natural world and one of the finest collections of archaeological and ethnological artifacts in the country as well as a sizable research library.
Upon my nighttime arrival however, what amazed me most was the darkness. No glaring LED billboards advertising the nearby casino or street lights to set off the night sky – just pure blackness dotted with stars that we not picked up by my iphone. I shot the photo and sent it to my husband.
Posted by Tammy on November 16, 2012
https://agrigirl.com/2012/11/16/blog-redesign-underwa/
Imitation Being the Highest Form
We all have food traditions – recipes that are woven into our holiday and heritage celebrations. They’ve been handed to us with instructions scratched in the margins of cookbooks, on dog-eared recipe cards, or sometimes via hands-on kitchen instruction. They have names like Elsie’s Cranberry Ice, Grandad’s Horseradish Sauce or other words that indicate the culinary lineage.
Cookbook Corner in My Kitchen
Posted by Tammy on October 2, 2012
https://agrigirl.com/2012/10/02/pasta-with-zucchini-sauce/
Paleo Politics and Free Speech
I’ve been contemplating the idea of sending out a weekly post with links to articles of interest. Specifically, I’ve been watching the US farm bill, some emerging issues in African agricultural microfinance and then this: Can the government throw you in jail for offering advice on the Internet about what food people should buy at the grocery store? Seriously?
Dashing off to get a Turkey Leg
Posted by Tammy on May 30, 2012
https://agrigirl.com/2012/05/30/paleo-politics-and-free-speech/
Preparing with a Poem in my Pocket
The idea is simple. Find a poem that you love or one that makes you laugh or something that conjures up wistful memories. Write it down. Put it in your pocket and throughout the day, share it with your friends and your coworkers and the people in line at the coffee shop and the students in your class and your family at the dinner table and whoever else you come into contact with. It’s National Poetry Month. Read poetry.
Posted by Tammy on April 22, 2012
https://agrigirl.com/2012/04/22/poem-in-your-pocket-day/
Tammy’s Top Ten (t3 report) Reasons to Eat at Home
Inspired by Nancy at Spirit Lights the Way, I thought I’d share the reasons that I love to eat at home. Don’t get me wrong, I also love a great meal out but given the choice, I’ll eat in my own kitchen. My attitude toward eating at home began during a time when my husband was traveling a great deal. I simply felt bad asking him to have one more meal in a restaurant and as such, stepped up my own culinary skills. Since that time, I’ve added many more reasons:
Food Prep in Agrigirl's Kitchen
Posted by Tammy on April 4, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/04/04/tammys-top-ten-the-t3-report-reasons-to-eat-at-home/
Late Night Frivolity
Last March I wrote about the delicious evening meals enjoyed on our annual ski trip and the fellowship that endures around the table. This tradition also includes a post-dinner game night. Over the years, we’ve engaged in scavenger hunts, intense Pictionary matches, unforgettable charades and high-tech Olympics.
Red Team responding to Quiz Show
Posted by Tammy on March 22, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/03/22/after-dinner-games-meal-time/
Tammy
A wife, a mom, an executive, a certified leadership coach and a breast cancer survivor. I love learning and I love to write and I'm often fascinated with the life lessons that come from my kitchen. Focusing on community-based Placemaking is the way that I work towards creating a healthier planet.
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