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.

  • July is Juvenile Arthritis Month

    by Sue Taggart

    July is Juvenile Arthritis Month and a good time to shed light on an insidious disease that affects over 300,000 children. Many people are not aware that children can develop the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions grouped under the juvenile…Read More

  • Spicy Shrimp Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

    by Sue Taggart

    Spicing up shrimp is what makes this salad amazingly full of flavor. For a BBQ appetizer you can just serve a big plate of the shrimp on their own—make a lot, they are irresistible! Serves 4: You’ll need 24 –…Read More

  • Obesity: A Disease…Or Not?

    by Sue Taggart

    Whatever your viewpoint is about the recent American Medical Association’s (AMA) decision to declare obesity a disease, the fact is almost 80 million American adults and 15 million children are obese. Of course, not all these individuals are overeating, couch…Read More

  • Zesty Coleslaw

    by Sue Taggart

    A perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and ribs, this refreshing, tangy coleslaw takes a different twist. Serves 8-10: 8 c shredded green cabbage 1/2 c grated carrots 1 c thinly slide red onion 1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp…Read More

  • Spinach Salad with Peas and Feta Cheese

    by Sue Taggart

    This is the simplest salad ever and with a tangy lemon vinaigrette it’s perfect when you want fresh, clean flavors. To make it a main course salad I like to add some warm grilled shrimp. Per serving you just need…Read More

  • May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

    by Sue Taggart

    A very daunting statistic: One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. There is something about being in the sun that sometimes makes it difficult to realize just how dangerous those warming, bright, relaxing…Read More

  • Kamut® Salad with Cauliflower

    by Sue Taggart

    As I just broke down ancient grains in another article, I wanted to share one of my recent favorite recipes! Serves 4: 1 c Kamut berries 1/4 c almond oil 1 medium shallot, minced 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 2…Read More

  • Ancient Grains…A Grain by Any Other Name

    by Sue Taggart

    In the world of “Ancient Grains”, not all of them are actually grains even though they are still included under the same category of true grains such as Kamut® Wheat, millet, sorghum, rye, emmer (farro), teff and spelt. Grains are…Read More