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.

  • Fancy Food Show Report: 2014 Food Trends

    by Sue Taggart

    Well, it was certainly nice to get away from the frigid New York cold and attend the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco for a few days. And what a show it was. Walking the aisles, sampling great food, snacks…Read More

  • 10 Tips to Beat The Winter Blahs!

    by Sue Taggart

    From feeling down after the excitement of the holidays to more serious Seasonal Affective Disorder, most of us feel the winter blues from time to time. We don’t have our usual energy or drive, we don’t feel sick, but we…Read More

  • The Lighter Side of Chicken

    by Sue Taggart

    A very tasty, low fat dish that is so easy and fast to make! Serves 2-3: 2          large skinless chicken breasts – cut each into three pieces 2c        organic low fat, low sodium chicken stock 1          large yellow onion –…Read More

  • The Rodale Institute

    by Sue Taggart

    The Rodale Institute’s Motto, Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People, was first chalked on a blackboard by organic pioneer J.I. Rodale in 1947. Even then, J.I. understood that in order to grow healthy food, it began with the…Read More

  • 18 Health Resolutions for 2014

    by Sue Taggart

    We all think about New Year Resolutions. But if you really want to make some changes, the key is to pick resolutions that you will stick with. We checked out numerous healthy sites and here is a roundup of the…Read More

  • December 18 Questions: The Grinch

    by Sue Taggart

    Each month we will ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation and advice for other like-minded people. This month we tracked down the infamous Grinch to get his views on green living and Christmas. 1.      …Read More

  • Chili Con Turkey

    by Sue Taggart

    This is a really great chili, hard to believe it’s from leftover turkey! The recipe is really flexible you can substitute for what you have handy. It’s more about building layers of flavor. So be adventurous! Serves 6-8: 2 tbsp…Read More

  • The Polar Ice Caps – Melting or Cooling?

    by Sue Taggart

    As the global warming debate rages on, a recent article in the Daily Mail September 28th, 2013 poses an interesting theory that in actual fact the Artic ice cap is actually cooling. Their headline quotes a 29% growth in the…Read More

  • Fall Beet Salad

    by Sue Taggart

    This weekend at the farmer’s market the beets were fresh from the ground, salad greens were still plentiful and the local dairy farm had some amazing goat cheeses, so there were the basics for a lovely Fall Beet Salad! Serves…Read More

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

    by Sue Taggart

    Breast Cancer was front and center in the headlines earlier this year when Angelina Jolie told the world about her double mastectomy. Whether you applaud her decision to take such a drastic approach, what is remarkable is that women—not only…Read More