Author

Sue Taggart

As a child growing up in Kent “The Garden of England”, I thought that every family grew their own vegetables. I would help my grandfather in the garden and loved pulling potatoes and carrots out of the soil. These early experiences have given me a great appreciation for where our food comes from and a discerning palette for fresh, seasonal produce. As an avid reader, writing and storytelling is a passion that has only deepened over the years together with a growing concern for the health of our oceans and planet. We are facing serious issues with climate change and the clock is ticking…so it’s up to all of us to nurture and protect our home planet.

  • Chilled Asparagus Soup

    by Sue Taggart

    Asparagus season is one of my favorite times of year. Farmers markets are the best places for just-cut, farm to table asparagus. I have frozen it (without the asparagus tips for garnish) and heated it in cooler months. It still…Read More

  • Top 18 Finds at the 2016 Summer Fancy Food Show!

    by Sue Taggart

    This years Summer Fancy Food Show, which we visited, was the largest since it was established in 1954. More than 2,670 exhibitors filled the halls of the Javits Center in New York with the latest in specialty food and beverages from across…Read More

  • Roses –Their Color Has a Lot To Say

    by Sue Taggart

    Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words, roses stand alone in their ability to speak volumes! June is Rose Month, and apart from their unique beauty and wonderful fragrance, roses have a rich symbolism that stands alone in…Read More

  • National Bike to Work Day

    by Sue Taggart

    If you are considering making your commute a two-wheeler affair, you might want to check out some tips from Gale Bernhardt. In preparation for this article, I did actually try out City Bikes in New York City yesterday. The bike…Read More

  • May 18 Questions: Kari Warberg Block

    by Sue Taggart

    Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with Kari Warberg Block, Founder & CEO of Earth-Kind, Inc. 1.What is your name? Kari…Read More

  • Healthy Salads for Memorial Day Get Togethers!

    by Sue Taggart

    It’s the start of the outdoor season, so while it’s great to celebrate with friends and family, maybe the salads are a good way to sneak in some extra healthy and satisfying ingredients.   Kamut® Wheat Berry Tangerine and Arugula…Read More

  • 6 Tips to Cut Down On Food Waste

    by Sue Taggart

    This article was updated on April 28th, 2021.  The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) estimates that the US throws away nearly 40% of its food every year, amounting to $162 billion in waste annually. These numbers are staggering, especially when only in 2018, 14.3 million…Read More

  • PECAN, PEAR & ROQUEFORT SALAD

    by Sue Taggart

    6 servings 
1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 
3 pears – peeled, cored and chopped 
5 oz Roquefort cheese, crumbled 
2 avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced ½ cup thinly sliced green onions ¼ cup white sugar ½…Read More

  • Green Festival Expo, NYC – Roundup

    by Sue Taggart

    Happy Earth Day!   This past weekend the Eco18 team attended the annual NYC’s Green Festival which took place at the Javits Convention Center. The event is always a great place to talk with companies, brands, services and non-profits that came…Read More