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Celtic Controversy and Cabbage

This fellow St. Patrick has been celebrated in this country for more than 200 years and in Ireland for close to 2000. We have a storybook on my son’s bookshelf that we’ve read over the years which tells the most familiar story. It’s about a young boy named Maewyn who was born to a tax collector in the Roman British empire. This version of the story tells that he was sold into slavery and shipped to Ireland. His captors forced him to herd sheep and he did so until he escaped 6 years later.

Modern Rendition of Maewyn

Modern Rendition of Maewyn

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by Tammy on March 17, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on March 17, 2012

https://agrigirl.com/2012/03/17/st-patricks-day/

Tammy’s Top Ten (t3 report) Tips for belonging to a CSA

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.If they're carrots, it must be spring (more…)

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by Tammy on March 3, 2012  •  Permalink
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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/

Local Food Focus: Tepary Beans

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

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by Tammy on February 25, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on February 25, 2012

https://agrigirl.com/2012/02/25/local-food-focus-tepary-beans/

Pure Love

I often hear people quoting Gary Chapman’s book on the Five Love Languages. I’ve read his book and I’ve found it useful. Chapman believes that everyone has a love language and that once we’re aware of it, it’s easier to build relationships especially when two people speak different languages.

Ahh, the Picture of Love

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by Tammy on February 12, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on February 12, 2012

https://agrigirl.com/2012/02/12/pure-love-roasted-cauliflowe/

Tammy’s Top Ten (t3 report) Soups Worth Slurping

I don’t know if there’s any truth to the story that blood thins when one lives in the desert. Despite bright sun, I think it’s cold outside but I’m inside with a good book and a cuddly kid and a pot of soup on the stove. Good book + cuddly kid + soup = perfection in my book.

Soup for Slurping

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by Tammy on January 22, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on January 22, 2012

https://agrigirl.com/2012/01/22/tammys-top-ten-t3-report-soups-worth-slurping/

Tammy’s Top Ten (t3 report) Tips to Get Dinner on the Table

Many of us recognize the drill. You’ve been flying all day – perhaps in heels. The last meeting of the afternoon ran over. There are errands to run on the way home from work and there’s homework to help with the minute you step through the door. Now, what’s for dinner?

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by Tammy on October 30, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on October 30, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/10/30/tips-to-get-dinner-on-the-table/

Ask a Fool

“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” This quote by Wayne Dyer perfectly describes my Sudoku prowess. After agonizing over one of the most difficult, I often walk away for a few minutes, come back, turn the puzzle upside down, and am able to finish it off.  It also describes my latest eggplant strategy.

Coming to the End of the Season

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by Tammy on October 23, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on October 23, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/10/23/eggplant-caponata-recipe/

There’s an Autumn Chile in the Air

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.

Anaheim Chiles from Desert Roots CSA

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by Tammy on October 11, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on October 11, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/10/11/roasting-chiles/

Top 10 Farmers Market Etiquette Tips (via Sustainable Cooking for One)

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

1. Go with vague ideas, but be flexible. The tomatoes may be wonderful, but if they’re sold out, how about a pasta dish with zucchini and mint instead?

2. Be patient. No pushing, grabbing, or skipping in line.

3. Ask questions: recipes ideas, name that vegetable, how long something will keep… this is one difference between the supermarket and your local producers.

4. Volunteer answers. If someone asks about your favorite vegetable, tell them wh … Read More

via Sustainable Cooking for One

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by Tammy on August 11, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on August 11, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/11/top-10-farmers-market-etiquette-tips-via-sustainable-cooking-for-one/

Paletas

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!

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by Tammy on July 21, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Tammy on July 21, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/07/21/paletas-cucumber-popsicles/

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