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.

  • Expo East 2013: Our Top 18 Picks

    by Sue Taggart

    We are just back from the 28th annual Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore which took place September 25 – 28. We visited as many of the 1,200 exhibitors booth as we could, paying particular attention to the 400 first-time…Read More

  • Kamut® and Cranberry Pilaf

    by Sue Taggart

    It’s Whole Grains Month and we’re celebrating with some delicious Kamut. A perfect accompaniment to turkey, or a delicious vegetarian side dish. Serves 6 as a side dish: 1 c          Kamut berries 2      …Read More

  • Climate Change and Coral Reefs

    by Sue Taggart

    The warming of the world’s oceans is a prime factor in the global loss of reef building corals, which are home to thousands of species of fish. When the corals die, the fish have nowhere else to go. Coral reef…Read More

  • 9.11 Salad

    by Sue Taggart

    The Waldorf Salad was invented with ingredients that were at hand at the time. The same goes for this super easy 9.11 salad. We were not allowed back in our downtown apartment for six weeks following the attack on the…Read More

  • September is Healthy Aging Month!

    by Sue Taggart

    September is Healthy Aging Month and it got me to thinking–what exactly does it mean? Surely healthy living is something we all want to achieve at any age. I don’t want to think about aging, I would rather spend my…Read More

  • Warm Peach and Arugula Salad

    by Sue Taggart

    Serves 8: Dressing: 1 tbsp  balsamic vinegar 2 tsp   fresh lemon juice 1/4      tsp sea salt 3         tbsp extra virgin olive oil Whisk together vinegar, juice and salt then add extra virgin olive…Read More

  • Marijuana – Good or Bad?

    by Sue Taggart

    Marijuana has been in the news again recently, after doctors have begun trying a special type of medical marijuana on children with seizures bought on by a rare form of severe epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr.…Read More

  • Peach Tart Recipe

    by Sue Taggart

    August is Peach Month….. and what a wonderful summer fruit! Packed full of juicy sweetness, a large peach has fewer than 70 calories and contains 3 grams of fiber. It’s also a good source of vitamins A and C. I…Read More

  • Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

    by Sue Taggart

    July is Blueberry Month…what better time to pick and eat these wonderful, healthy berries! Serves 4-6: Filling: 3 c      fresh or frozen blueberries 1/4 c  granulated sugar 2 tsp  cornstarch Topping: 3/4 c     flour 1 tbs…Read More