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.

  • Apple Tart

    by Sue Taggart

    Apples are coming into season and if you need one more reason to hit the orchards this fall, eating apples can improve cholesterol levels in as little as six months. According to a recent study from Florida State University, women…Read More

  • Natural Products Expo East: Our Top 18 Favs!

    by Sue Taggart

    Well, with over 1,450 exhibitors to choose from, it was tough to narrow it down to 18, as well as impossible to visit every booth. So, rather than feature the more established brands, we thought we would bring you the…Read More

  • Fall Allergies…Or Is It?

    by Sue Taggart

    Twice a year, just like clockwork, allergy season comes around—spring and fall—the dreaded allergies strike. I remember a time when I first moved to New York, I wondered what all the fuss was about. Never one to suffer the runny…Read More

  • Chicken Pomodoro

    by Sue Taggart

    Lovely presentation, delightful fresh flavor and so easy to make! Serves 2:—could serve four for a lighter meal 4           thin cut chicken cutlets wel dusted with seasoned flour 2 tbsp  olive oil 1/4 c  …Read More

  • Where Were You on 9/11?

    by Sue Taggart

    When I meet someone for the first time and I tell them I live in Downtown New York, the inevitable question is, “Where were you on 9/11?”. Ten years ago I was sitting in a cab at the traffic lights…Read More

  • Goodnight, Irene: Commentary On Disaster

    by Sue Taggart

    The people of the Catskills are certainly putting Irene to bed with a spirit of community that really comes into its own when disaster hits. I realize that many other communities up and down the Northeast are doing the same,…Read More

  • You Say Tomato, I Say Organic!

    by Sue Taggart

    Of all the fruits and vegetables that benefit from being organic, tomatoes are probably top of the list. Recent evidence suggests that organic tomatoes can have as much as 79-97% more of two healthful flavonoids than conventionally grown tomatoes—not to…Read More

  • Corn Chowder

    by Sue Taggart

    This recipe is loaded with fresh, sweet corn and the best of summer produce. You absolutely cannot leave out the bacon, butter or cream, so if you are worried about calories then this is not for you. But the rest…Read More

  • Shrimp, Asparagus Whole Wheat Pasta

    by Sue Taggart

    This really is a simple pasta dish that anyone can make! You only need one pot for the pasta and one large pan for everything else. Serves 2: 1              garlic clove, minced 3/4 c…Read More

  • Wise Snacking

    by Sue Taggart

    Snacking is not a new phenomenon, afternoon tea, an old English tradition was invented to ward off hunger pains in the mid afternoon. It is believed that the ladies of the time were only able to eat very small amounts…Read More