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Out east foodie is about celebrating the bounty and richness of all things food throughout the east end of Long Island. I am a trained Graphic Designer for over 20 years, bringing people’s brands and stories to life in a holistic way through beautifully designed graphics with combined photography and text. My hope is to bring that same level of expertise, passion and sensitivity to this blog, which will captivate the out east communities stories in a unique way. I will be visiting local farms, fisheries and artisanal food makers that span the palate of the Hamptons and North Fork region, sharing with you the foods and philosophies of these local artisans. There is a revival of history on the east end. It revisits the old tradition of farm-to-table and brings neighbors to one another by supporting what makes us thrive and what makes the east end so special. Building bountiful relationships with local bakers, beekeepers, cheesemakers, chefs, farmers, fishers, gardeners and winemakers, we can create an eco-friendly food system that is undeniably sustainable, local and delicious.

I spoke with Steven and Emma Biggs of the Food Garden Life Show about food, my rooftop garden and the Slow Food movement. They are a father and daughter team that celebrates food gardens, food, family, community, and a slightly slower life.

Emma Biggs is a 15-year-old, Gen-Z gardener with driveway and rooftop gardens. She’s a garden writer and speaker with a passion for growing tomatoes, and the author of the book Gardening with Emma.

Steven Biggs is a horticulturist, author, and college instructor. He is the author of the No Guff Vegetable Gardening, Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t, and Grow Lemons Where You Think You Can’t.

You can catch my conversation with Steven and Emma about food, the Slow Food movement, and my rooftop garden here.