My neighbor stopped by with a gift. Upon examination, it was a sack of grass clippings, a side of watermelon rinds and a couple apple cores. Odd? Maybe but absolutely appreciated. She was making a contribution to our compost pile.
The Compost Pile
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One Girl’s Trash is Agrigirl’s Treasure
Posted by Tammy on November 20, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/11/20/composting/
Sensible like a Woman
When I saw this recent photo of my brother in law, I instantly knew that it deserved a spot on my blog. But, in what context?
Men invoking Natural Tendencies
Posted by Tammy on November 13, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/11/13/gender-differences-in-food/
Looking at the World through a Rose-Colored Glass
Optimism, joy, chuckles, bliss. It seems that so many places we turn, people are talking about the elusive concept of happiness. We can speculate at the reasons; a tormented economy, the sandwich generation, increasing social pressures. I’ve read unfortunate tales about the increase in the use of antidepressants in adults and in children. Frankly, I think happiness is a difficult thing to calculate. How do we really know of its existence or its intensity unless we’ve measured it against sadness?
Rose Colored Smoothie
Posted by Tammy on November 8, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/11/08/looking-at-the-world-through-a-rose-colored-glass/
Do You Have the Huevos?
Our eggs were delivered on Thursday. We received 3 dozen precious eggs of varying sizes and colors in unmatching recycled cartons. Actually, our egg lady delivers to one of my company offices and colleagues on their way to my building for a meeting are kind enough to schlep them along. They put them in the fridge and someone always puts a sticky note on my light switch that says DON’T FORGET EGGS.
Posted by Tammy on October 24, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/10/24/courage-in-the-workplace/
Eggplant and the Five Freedoms
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/
Tammy’s Top Ten (t3 report) Reasons to Become a Vegetarian
“Our task must be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty. Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances of survival for life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” Albert Einstein
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Posted by Tammy on September 18, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/09/18/tammys-top-ten-the-t3-report-reasons-to-become-a-vegetarian/
This is National Farmers Market Week
There is encouraging news coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Today we have 6,132 farmers markets. That’s a 16 % increase over 2009 and a marked increase since the USDA started tracking. The USDA has declared August 1-7 as National Farmers Market Week for 2010.
Olympia Farmers Market
Posted by Tammy on August 6, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/08/06/national-farmers-market-week-friendship/
Tammy’s Top Ten (the t3 report) Reasons to join a CSA
Community Supported Agriculture is a growing phenomena and if you haven’t guessed, I think that’s a good thing. And I’m tickled by the variations that I’m seeing. ArizonaKnitter recently posted about the CSA that she joined which is focused on yarn and fiber. At one of my kid’s schools, they’ve embraced a slighty marked up CSA program as a weekly fundraiser. But to what end? Why should you participate in Community Supported Agriculture?
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Here are my top ten reasons for joining a CSA:
Posted by Tammy on July 22, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/07/22/tammys-top-ten-the-t3-report-reasons-to-join-a-csa-community-supported-agriculture/
Confident Like a Man
I had a meeting about 90 days ago with a knowledgeable woman who specializes in placing people on Corporate Boards. She works with individuals to build their resumes, coaches them on the types of opportunities that would make them more attractive candidates and ultimately puts them in touch with the networks where Corporate Board of Director searches take place. It’s a fascinating field and a growing need as corporate America ages and the need for succession planning takes place at all levels. We had a great meeting and while I don’t see myself seeking a role on a Corporate Board in the short term, it’s an interesting long-term prospect. As we concluded our meeting, I asked her for a realistic assessment; In 5 – 10 years would I be a viable candidate for a Board of Directors? Her reply?
My Oldest Son shows off his feminine side
Yes, you can definitely be a strong candidate. You’re different from most women I meet. You’re confident like a man.
Whoa! (more…)
Posted by Tammy on June 20, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/06/20/confident-like-a-man-fathers-day/
The Gift of Feedback
It’s probably no surprise that my kitchen sports a healthy cookbook collection. I love the colorful images and flavorful descriptions. I have those specializing in regional cuisine (Louisiana, China the Beautiful, A Spanish Village), restaurant collections (Coyote Cafe, Greens, Manhattan Chili Company), food themes (Vegetarian Nights or Raw Food) and those describing individual specialty foods like Waffles, Pizza or Ice Cream.
Cookbook Corner in My Kitchen
I also have a pile of favorites stitched together by various school groups or women’s organizations such as Harstine Island Cooks or Seasoned with the Sun. Today as I’m flipping through the pages of the Silver Palate Good Times, I’m smiling at the occasional kitchen splatter and the comments that I’ve scratched in the margins over the years. (more…)
Posted by Tammy on May 23, 2010
https://agrigirl.com/2010/05/23/performance-feedback-employee-engagement/
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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