Memorial Day has always felt a little deeper to me than just the unofficial start of summer.

Yes, there are cookouts and gatherings and sunshine and family traditions, and I love all of those things. But underneath all of that, there’s also remembrance. Reflection. Gratitude.

A reminder that so much of life is built on the sacrifices, stories, and memories of the people who came before us.

And maybe that’s part of why food matters so much to me too. Because food has this beautiful way of holding memories.

A recipe passed down.
A favorite side dish at the cookout.
A pie somebody always made.
The smell of dinner in the kitchen.
The people gathered around the table. Long after the meal is over, somehow those moments stay with us.

So this Memorial Day weekend, I hope you slow down long enough to really enjoy your people. I hope you laugh loudly, eat something homemade, hug somebody you love, and take a moment to honor the memories that helped shape who you are.

And from our Grateful Fed family to yours… thank you for allowing us to be part of your tables, your celebrations, your milestones, and your memories too.

That’s something we never take for granted.

Gratefully Yours,
Tammy

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve taken a step back. Not because things weren’t moving… but because I needed to be more intentional about how they’re moving.

For a long time, I’ve led from instinct. I feel something, I go, and that energy has built so much of what Grateful Fed is today. But this next season is asking something different of me.

It’s asking for clarity.
For patience.
For alignment.

I’m stepping into this phase with a deeper understanding of what matters most… building something sustainable, moving into our forever home and making sure that every “yes” is truly aligned with where we’re going.

And at the center of that… is purpose.

I’ve realized that what we’ve created here goes beyond food. It’s about connection. It’s about care. It’s about feeding people in a way that touches more than just the plate.

That’s where the NEW Gratefully Fed YouTube channel comes in.

This summer, we’ll begin building that out intentionally… a space where I can share more of what’s behind this work. Catering tips and tricks, behind-the-scenes moments, and the real-life lessons that come from doing this every day.

But more than that, it’s about teaching what it means to truly feed your mind, body, and soul.

We’ll also be bringing back something that feels really aligned for me… a version of What’s Up Wednesday now being branded as the Kitchen Table conversations. This live will start in June, after Wednesday Night Dinners, I’ll be sitting down… plate in hand… and sharing a moment with you. Reflecting on the week, the work, and the life that surrounds it.

Simple. Real. Unscripted.

As we move into summer, there’s also a shift happening around us. As graduation season comes to a close, and Farmville begins to quiet down. The pace softens. The energy changes. And that’s something I’ve always loved about living here.

So I’ll leave you with this… Be a tourist in your own town this summer.

Walk the High Bridge.
Visit the Moton Museum.
Spend the day Walking Main Street
Try somewhere new. Support local. Slow down enough to actually enjoy where you are. There is so much here… if you choose to see it.

This season feels different for me.

More thoughtful.
More grounded.
More aligned.

And I’m grateful you’re here to grow through it with me.

Gratefully Yours,
Tammy

This week has been one of those reminders… the kind that stops you in your tracks.

With Corinne’s accident… with my dad’s health… with everything happening around me…It hit me in a way I couldn’t ignore. Life can change in a moment. And we spend so much time saying, “I’ll deal with that tomorrow.” “I’ll have that conversation later.” “I’ll make time when things slow down.”

But the truth is… We don’t always get tomorrow.

Even in the Easter story… there’s this moment of loss, of uncertainty, of not knowing what comes next… before renewal ever shows up.

And I think sometimes we forget that part. We want the resurrection. We want the celebration. But we don’t always honor the moment in between.

This week reminded me… Don’t wait. Don’t wait to say what matters. Don’t wait to show up. Don’t wait to be part of your own life.

Because what we’re given… is right now.

And if we can live in a way that feels aligned… that feels true… that feels meaningful… That’s the real blessing. So wherever you are in your season right now… I hope you choose to be present in it. I hope you choose to live it fully. And I hope you know… I’m grateful for you.

Gratefully Yours,
Tammy

March 29, 2026

I’m gonna be honest with y’all…

This week, I caught myself looking at the calendar thinking — Should I be doing more? Should I add something? Should I fill in the gaps? Should I be pushing harder?

And then I had to stop and really sit with that. Because not every space is meant to be filled. Sometimes we try to force things… force business, force momentum, force energy… because we think if we’re not constantly moving, we’re falling behind.

But that’s not the truth. The truth is…

Where your mind goes, your energy flows.

And if I let my mind go to lack…
to “not enough”… to “I should be doing more”… That’s exactly the energy I’m going to create. So instead, I shifted. I looked at this week for what it actually is:

A breath.
A reset.
A moment to prepare for what’s coming next.

Because April and May? They’re full. In all the best ways. And if I don’t honor this space right now… I won’t be grounded when things pick up. And then there’s this other piece of it…

This newsletter.