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.

  • Surviving and Thriving with Arthritis

    by Sue Taggart

    Rheumatoid Arthritis—an autoimmune disease currently has no cure–but there are more options for managing symptoms and achieving a state of remission than when I was diagnosed in 1988. The summer of ’88 was certainly one to remember! I woke one…Read More

  • Chilled Summer Squash Soup

    by Sue Taggart

    Hands down one of the best, chilled soups ever—it tastes great hot too, but the subtle flavors are really accentuated when it’s chilled. It’s very easy and you can get really creative with the garnishes. You will need a blender.…Read More

  • Super Easy Avocado Salad

    by Sue Taggart

    Summer salads should be fresh, light, quick and easy. This really simple salad can be made in five minutes flat, dressing and all. The best thing is it looks fabulous and tastes even better. Portions are really up to you—depends…Read More

  • Guide to Pesticides in Produce

    by Sue Taggart

    As I unpacked my produce purchases from the local farmer’s market and supermarket this weekend, I wish I had paid more attention to EWG’s 2011 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Now, while they say eating conventionally-grown produce is better…Read More

  • The Importance of Probiotics

    by Sue Taggart

    Probiotics have been all over the media the past year or so. Dannon, the makers of Activia have spent millions of dollars convincing us via their TV ads featuring Jamie-Lee Curtis that a tiny carton of Activia can take care…Read More