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.
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Posted by Tammy on December 11, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/12/11/tammys-top-ten-t3-report-holiday-ideas/
A couple of years ago, I transplanted the thyme growing in my garden to the small patio just outside my kitchen. It was a purely selfish move saving me a few steps when I was cooking and needed a few sprigs.
Thyme on the Patio
Posted by Tammy on December 5, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/12/05/health-benefits-thyme/
Every now and then I hear a story about the secret code of ancestral DNA and how it shapes our being and I’m fascinated. There are sad tales of sickness and addictions handed down through the generations, remarkable stories of exceptional talent running deeply through a family line and quirky bits where relatives separated by years or lineage learn that they share a common habit or interest.
A Kitchen Tradition
Posted by Tammy on November 30, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/11/30/kitchen-tradition/
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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Posted by Tammy on October 30, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/10/30/tips-to-get-dinner-on-the-table/
“Whoever invented this has a straight shot into heaven for making so many people happy.” Those are words from my teenaged son as he sat with a spoon and a jar of Nutella. The “this” was in fact, the Nutella.
Nutella and the Attainment of Heaven
Posted by Tammy on October 16, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/10/16/making-nutella-chocolate-hazelnut/
The likes of this would NEVER grace my reading list. So, when my colleague suggested it, I smiled and accepted a copy but hey, despite being a fun and dedicated co-worker, this is the guy who vacationed in Siberia. Perhaps our interests diverge.
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Posted by Tammy on September 28, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/09/28/the-joe/
I googled “boatload of sweet potatoes”. Surprisingly, several food writers own that very phrase. Happy that others had encountered this excess before, I settled on the writings of a Seuss Chef (sorry!) for a dish of Green Eggs and Yam.
Green Eggs and Yam
Posted by Tammy on September 22, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/09/22/lest-we-forget-our-food-flops/
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/
It’s easy as pie – really. But that doesn’t explain the numerous little pink scratches criss-crossing my arms which simultaneously eroded the popular productivity principles that I’ve spent a career mastering.
Sally's Blackberry Pie
Posted by Tammy on September 7, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/09/07/picking-berries-baking-pie/
Hi Tammy:
I am on vacation and want you to know there are people
tearing up lawns to grow food up here!
Love your blog,
Jill
Posted by Tammy on August 21, 2011
https://agrigirl.com/2011/08/21/gardening-booming-high-food-price/
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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