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.

  • End Of Summer Ratatouille

    by Sue Taggart

    Make the most of the sweet cherry tomatoes and delicious summer veggies and herbs that are around right now and cook up a big batch of ratatouille. Perfect for a light lunch or main course side, plus it freezes well!…Read More

  • Summertime…Time For Melons!

    by Sue Taggart

    Sweet, juicy melons are a perfect summertime dessert. But we decided to mix it up a bit with some sweet and savory combinations. Give them a try—so easy to make and really delicious! SERRANO WATERMELON BITES A step up from…Read More

  • The Best of Summer

    by Sue Taggart

    There’s nothing we don’t like about fresh summer fruits and veggies. And the best is, you can shop locally at farmers markets and get the freshest, most nutritious and tastiest produce all summer long. Tomatoes Eat them as is, they…Read More

  • With Fresh Produce…Time is the Enemy

    by Sue Taggart

    A study in 2007 (Joy C. Rickman of the University of California, Davis) showed that loss of nutrients in fresh produce during storage was far higher than had previously been believed. The amount of time that passes when a vegetable…Read More

  • Herb Prep – Size Matters

    by Sue Taggart

    If summertime turns you into a fresh herb fanatic, you are not alone! There is nothing better than a just caught trout stuffed with lemon slices and fresh herbs cooked to perfection on the grill. Well, maybe a wonderful grass-fed…Read More

  • Our Favorite Blueberry Recipes

    by Sue Taggart

    We thought we would feature our three favorite blueberry recipes – a pie, cupcakes and a “pudding cake”. All of them delicious. If you don’t have much time, the pudding cake is the by far the easiest and quickest to…Read More

  • Picnic in Style

    by Sue Taggart

    Picnics can make for a memorable summer…just have all your summertime staples together and you’ll be ready for impromptu alfresco dining anytime, anywhere. At the beach, an outdoor concert or at a local park, wherever you go you can pick…Read More

  • Our Favorite Easter Recipes

    by Sue Taggart

    Whether you celebrate Easter, or just want to say “Hello Spring”, these wonderful fresh recipes will liven up any table. Spring is a perfect time to lighten up our meals, try something new and introduce more seasonal foods. These recipes…Read More

  • Eco18 at Natural Products Expo West!

    by Sue Taggart

    We recently attended the 38th annual Natural Products Expo West & Engredea, the world’s largest natural, organic and healthy products event. This year again saw another record-setting show with more than 85,000 attendees including industry pioneers and a new generation…Read More

  • TASTY TUESDAY: Dark Cherry Tart

    by Sue Taggart

    I’ve never understood why February is Cherry Month – there are no fresh cherries to be had. But frozen cherries as well as frozen flaky pastry work really well and cut the prep time in half.   Makes 6-8 Servings:…Read More