My husband and I were deep in the golden triangle of Thailand. We had been hiking for most of the day. It was hot and we were sweaty. And with growling intestines, we were eagerly awaiting a meal of very authentic Thai food.
The Governor
Overcoming the Ick Factor
Posted by Tammy on October 4, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/10/04/eating-insects/
Gimme a lotta (gremolata)
When I read Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love, it struck me that she’d mis-titled it. I know she was in Italy but really her culinary adventures were pretty limited to pizza marguerita and gelato. What she did do in Italy was learn to speak Italian but alas, Speak, Pray, Love would have sold far fewer copies. You see, food sells.
Food Sells – And that includes Beans
Posted by Tammy on September 26, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/09/26/green-bean-gremolata/
Bulking Up
Hunger is an incredibly complex issue. This is at the forefront of my thinking as we are currently in the annual SNAP challenge. My family and I are not participating this year as we have in the past. With the intense adolescent caloric intake happening in my home, I do not have the capacity for planning the appropriate protein density on $22.50 a day. Doesn’t that statement on it’s own speak to the complexity of hunger?
flickr.com/photos/lacatholique/cc2.0
Posted by Tammy on September 22, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/09/22/buying-food-in-bulk/
The Bliss Bite
I thrive on data. I love to sift through statistics and and qualitative research piecing together unrelated fact streams and digging deeply into areas of intrigue. I like to read research projects and report back. This fascination fuels my day job where I’m able to dig into customer research and opinion trends and create or modify programs to meet changing demands.
flickr.com 2.0 Michael Kreil
Posted by Tammy on September 14, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/09/14/food-engineering/
Half Truths
When a true statement lacks certain facts and is intended to deceive, we often refer to it as a half truth.
Roasted what?
If a mother, omits certain recipe ingredients in order to promote good eating, we refer to it as well, good nutrition.
Posted by Tammy on September 1, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/09/01/half-truths/
Agrigirl’s Blog of Alpine Flora
Our summer travels took us into amazing floral terrain of the Swiss Alps. Each step was a photo opportunity causing for a slow but richly rewarding hike. I have the names of some but would love for readers to add their knowledge about names and medicinal values.
Posted by Tammy on August 28, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/08/28/flowers-swiss-alps/
Sandbagging
At many workplaces it’s the time of year when the budget for the next year is cast. Targets are set. Charters are drawn for new initiatives. Conference rooms are full of debate over where to set the mark.
Roast beets for Salads
Roast squash for Soups
Roast butternut for Sides
Roast tomatoes for Sauce
Posted by Tammy on August 25, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/08/25/roasting-veggies-for-the-freezer/
Lunch Box Tuesday
Three kids. Three schools. Three identical start times. Three wildly different school locations. It’s time to re-enroll in the fall academic schedule.
Posted by Tammy on August 20, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/08/20/packing-lunches/
Spirits of Summer
She was a wistful woman who clung to the last few days before her children went back to school not because they were leaving but because it meant an end to the summer.
Celebrating Summer
Posted by Tammy on August 5, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/08/05/rhubarb-syrup/
Connecting to a Past
America is called the great melting pot and should you look at my own family tree, you’d find the pot bubbling away with good French wine, a German goulash, Irish soda biscuits, English cheddar and a bit of Scottish Drambuie.
Posted by Tammy on July 24, 2013
https://agrigirl.com/2013/07/24/traveling-in-germany/
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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