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Thank You

Written by TENDER on Dec 24, 2010

    We are thankful for our family and friends who join us on this journey and continue to share simple, conscious choices. We wish everyone a joyous, happy holiday. Jody, Nancy, Tamara and Marlen 

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Come celebrate the arrival of TENDER

Written by Community on Dec 6, 2010

      An invitation to celebrate with friends and family Thursday December 16, 2010,       The Reading Room at Elliott Bay Cafe, Pioneer Square.                               11:00 am – 5:00 pm/ open house                               5:30 pm – 8:30 pm/ bubbles and bites         Please RSVP to: tamara@cheftamaramurphy.com        For information, please contact: jody.ericsondorow@shinshinchez.com

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Gatherings made simple

Written by Jody on Nov 22, 2010

During our work with Tamara on TENDER, she shared a valuable perspective of 3′s. With the holidays upon us, and much to be done in our homes and in our kitchens, this can help us develop a stress-free approach in our preparation and entertaining. As a chef, I find it is always easier if you [...]

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Farmers’ markets are about community

Written by Nancy and Jody on Nov 16, 2010

The news last week concerning the possible closure of Magnolia Farmers Market really got us going. After several phone conversations and a sit down meeting with Andrea and Heidi of Dish It Up http://dish-it-up.com we have a plan of action.                       “This is our moment to remember we do have choices.”                                                                             -Tamara Murphy                                                                             TENDER: [...]

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Focus on Farming

Written by Nancy and Jody on Nov 3, 2010

Tomorrow is the 7th annual Snohomish County’s Focus on Farming Conference. It is the largest agricultural conference in Washington State.  With continuing changes in farming, this gathering is a conscious dialogue among  farmers, chefs and consumers.  As friend and conference coordinator Linda Neunzig says, “It’s the network around you, the community, that makes farming work.”                    Focus on Farming, Nov. 4, [...]

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Farm Adventures

Written by Community on Sep 27, 2010

                                2010 King County Harvest Celebration Farm Tour                                                           Photo:  Jon Ericson

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Farmers market fruit makes it more than a wine party

Written by Jody on Aug 30, 2010

 It was such a pleasure to reconnected with a friend after several years and several jobs changes.  What fun that our paths have crossed once again over our love and excitement for food.  Finishing work on a book TENDER: farmers, cooks, eaters with Chef Tamara Murphy and a couple of friends provided a great opportunity to share – she’s [...]

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Plates and Bowls

Written by TENDER on Aug 2, 2010

A vessel can inspire a dish; it really is a part of the meal, the enjoyment, the process. We start with what we are serving. How will I prepare it? How will it be presented, and where will we eat it? If we do not engage with all our choices, we do miss something. I [...]

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A day at Ninety Farms

Written by TENDER on Apr 22, 2010

  “It was nice to just be out in the country enjoying all the farm animals. Especially having a baby be born there was really cool — to experience life.”        -Drew,  photographer   

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Gratitude

Written by Nancy and Jody on Jan 19, 2010

This is our site … a site for all of us. As we have become more aware of our connection with food, we see how each of us plays an important role in what we eat, how it is cooked and how it is grown. You are either a farmer, a cook or an eater [...]

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