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.

  • Natural Products Expo West — Our 18 Favs!

    by Sue Taggart

    What a great show this was—so many new products launching and tons of small brands experiencing their first major trade show. Not to mention, an exciting four days for Eco18. Three of our team were there, running around looking for…Read More

  • Tomato and Vidalia Onion Quiche

    by Sue Taggart

    I really love quiche. So easy and so versatile, you can use all kinds of different fillings depending on what you have in the fridge, or what takes your fancy. A really good friend of mine in England use to…Read More

  • Lowering Sodium Intake

    by Sue Taggart

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), decreasing sodium intake will save tens of thousands of lives.  Too much sodium is linked to increased blood pressure and by lowering blood pressure you will lower the risk of…Read More

  • Feed Your Brain

    by Sue Taggart

    We are constantly being reminded to eat right for our heart health, to lower cholesterol and avoid diabetes, but our brains are more sensitive to food than any other organ of the body. As the brain depends on healthy arteries,…Read More

  • Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon

    by Sue Taggart

    This is such an easy dish to prepare, it freezes well and is simply delicious—one of my favorite winter dishes. I like to serve it with pork loin and roasted Brussels sprouts. Perfect served with a nice red wine. Yumm!…Read More

  • How Green are our Presidents?

    by Sue Taggart

    This article was updated on February 15th, 2021.  How green are our presidents? Following four years of Donald Trump rolling back 100’s of environmental regulations, many put in place by his predecessor Barak Obama, we wanted to take a look…Read More

  • Red Dress Collection 2012

    by Sue Taggart

    The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) launched The Heart Truth® campaign a decade ago. In 2002, only about a third of females were even aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women. In ten years,…Read More

  • Where Did Your Lobster Come From?

    by Sue Taggart

    Americans, we love lobster—but do we ever stop to think about where our lobster comes from? I thought they were trapped in lobster pots, but that’s not always the case. A lot of buzz has been circulating as under cover…Read More

  • Love And Your Heart Health

    by Sue Taggart

    From infancy we learn to connect food with emotions. A baby associates the comforting smell and taste of milk with warmth, affection, soft caresses, gentle words and nurturing, cozy love. This multi-sensory emotional bond seals our fate for connecting food…Read More

  • Sweet Potato and Apple Soup

    by Sue Taggart

    Is there a difference between sweet potatoes and yams? In the US, probably not. Yams are native to Asia and Africa and they are rare in the United States. What is readily available in the US as a yam is…Read More