I admit to being a bit of an ostrich but there are times when I’d really prefer to turn off the bad news. And, I’d rather bring about wider acknowledgement of the good. I’m fortunate in that I’m able to travel to some remarkable places each year and now, I’m going to try to focus on the amazing individuals and projects in those places.
Posted by Tammy on January 12, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/01/12/road-trip-to-find-microenterpris/
Are pictures worth a thousand words? I usually only shoot for 500. And I do shoot!
Howdy Y'all and thanks for reading the Blog!
Posted by Tammy on January 4, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/01/04/2010-photos-a-year-in-review/
I’ve had many comments from readers who thought the idea of knowing how to prepare one easy appetizer really well was a great idea. It’s that time of year when we’re invited out and it’s nice to take something along to share. So, I sat out to make a list for us with the rule being that I can’t link to a recipe. Rather if it’s truly simple, I can explain it in a few words and you can replicate it.
flickr.com/photos/ceanandjen/3133691882
Posted by Tammy on December 17, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/12/17/tammys-top-ten-t3-report-easy-holiday-appetizers/
If I didn’t call this failure, it would be hypocritical. That said, I,m reporting back on the outcomes of our food stamp challenge. Challenge – it was. As a full-time working mom, could I feed my family of five, nutritious meals on a food stamp allocation of $30 per person per week?
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Posted by Tammy on December 4, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/12/04/food-stamps-eating-nutritious-meals/
There was nothing vegan about it. My boys planned the Thanksgiving menu. They took a somewhat traditional path; turkey, green chili cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry frappe, sweet potatoes, red cabbage and carrot salad, braised greens and pie. My husband took them shopping and I agreed to one convenience – the pies. I’ve never been much of a baker and with everything else I was asking them to do, ready-made pie might seem like a vacation.
Posted by Tammy on November 29, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/11/29/kids-cooking-thanksgiving-meal/
The holidays are upon us. In part, I’m disgusted. The big chain grocery store has put up Christmas decor before Thanksgiving. There’s no need to rush unless of course we’re pushing for record retail sales. For some the holidays bring a certain measure of stress – a certain measure of how can I possibly get everything done and make this seem effortless like it was in my youth. First tip, this is not our youth.
Original image by D Sharon Pruitt - flickr creative commons
Posted by Tammy on November 26, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/11/26/tammys-top-ten-the-t3-report-holiday-prep-ideas/
What a couple of weeks these have been! My middle guy just returned from a school trip. I was at a company meeting for three overnights. Upon returning home, my husband had an evening meeting and there was the annual dinner for our Economic Council. I hope it doesn’t sound like a complaint as we enjoy an abundant life but what do I really miss when our schedule fills up like this? Dinner time!
flickr.com/walkadog/3432071719
Posted by Tammy on October 9, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/10/09/preserving-family-dinnertime-conversation/
Eggplant is in season. As a family that eats locally and seasonally that means that we must embrace eggplant. And while I really enjoy this dense meaty vegetable, I have a very hard time selling it at my dinner table. This past week, my curry with eggplant had the guys leaving skid marks in the driveway on their way to In and Out Burger.
The Inspiration
Posted by Tammy on September 26, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/09/26/eggplant-and-five-freedoms-of-the-first-amendmen/
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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