Dictionary.com defines it as one of the four basic taste sensations. It is not sour, not sweet and not salty. It is a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste like that of aspirin or wormwood. I’ve never tasted wormword. Today I’m using the word after receiving news that is hard to bear, grievous, distressful; a bitter sorrow.
Posted by Tammy on May 5, 2012
https://agrigirl.com/2012/05/05/bitter/
The good news is that the growth of Community Supported Agriculture is real. And with real growth comes real opportunity for real issues. I had the unfortunate opportunity to show a mom that her “local basket” contained items grown not only out of the state but out of the country.
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Posted by Tammy on March 3, 2012
https://agrigirl.com/2012/03/03/tammys-top-ten-t3-report-tips-for-belonging-to-a-csa/
I posted a photo of a beet on my facebook page the other day. A friend asked, “what is that and what does it taste like?” My reply was, “it’s a beet and it tastes like a beet.” I love simplicity. Many believe that the name tepary comes from the Tohono O’odham phrase t’pawi meaning”it’s a bean”.
Tepary Beans
Posted by Tammy on February 25, 2012
https://agrigirl.com/2012/02/25/local-food-focus-tepary-beans/
I won’t say that I’m doing all ten of these this year. In fact, I’m not. But given that I have a 15 year old, it does mean that I’ve assembled a relatively fruitful portfolio of things that we’ve done during the holidays. I hope one or more of them will stimulate a fun idea for you.
flickr.com/photos/powi/2081228827/lightbox/
Posted by Tammy on December 11, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/12/11/tammys-top-ten-t3-report-holiday-ideas/
The grocery store on our corner is part of a national chain yet the cloth banner that beats in the breeze makes claims of local produce inside. I believe they do have local produce but I have little confidence that it came directly from local production. I suspect that despite it’s nearby habitat, the produce went from here to some distant warehouse and back again.
flicker.com.cc.2.0 jenorton
Posted by Tammy on November 14, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/11/14/green-washing-washing-greens/
Here in the Southwest, autumn sets in with a peculiar scent. It’s smoky but not unpleasant and if you’ve experienced it before, it’s certain to bring a smile. This is the smell of roasting chiles – stronger as you approach the New Mexican border but lingering in the parking lots of every Latino grocery and festival. The roaster stands hard at work, sweat on his brow as he throws back an iced horchata. One gallon ziploc bags are sold out everywhere.
Posted by Tammy on October 11, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/10/11/roasting-chiles/
I can make those who live spontaneously on the brink of the moment uncomfortable. I am a planner. I’m not sure if it’s a natural tendency or whether I’ve taken it on as a survival skill over the years. I’m a working mom and regardless of the help you have or the systems that are in place or how perfect your children might be, it’s a challenge.
The Larder
Posted by Tammy on September 17, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/09/17/stocking-the-pantry/
Posted by Tammy on August 29, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/29/micro-loans-phoenix-food-market/
It’s National Farmer’s Market Week. The 7,175 farmers markets on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s farmers market directory represent a 17 percent increase since last year. While the increase is encouraging, we all need to have an appreciation for the hardwork and dedication required to get produce to the market. Ground Cherry has done a nice job of outlining some basic market etiquette. Please try to visit one this week!
Olympia Farmers' Market
Posted by Tammy on August 11, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/11/top-10-farmers-market-etiquette-tips-via-sustainable-cooking-for-one/
One of the greatest benefits of eating seasonally is that foods begin to speak of the seasons themselves. I only need to hear the words rhubarb crisp or see a photo and I’m instantly cast into mid-July. Peaches, berries, and sweet corn do something similar to me. But here in the desert where it’s so brutally hot, it’s hard to contemplate a dish that will require us firing up the oven. Conversely, there’s nothing so welcome as a cool refreshment.
Paletas de Pepino - okay the sticks are a little off-center!
Posted by Tammy on July 21, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/07/21/paletas-cucumber-popsicles/
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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