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.

  • Seafood Orzo

    by Sue Taggart

    This colorful one-pot dish is very impressive and tastes amazing. The great thing is you can swap the fish and seafood you use to suit your preferences and what’s available. Makes 8 servings: 2 Tbs – extra virgin olive oil…Read More

  • Tomato Pasta Sauce

    by Sue Taggart

    This simple, quick, versatile sauce is perfect over all kinds of pasta dishes and is a great base for other recipes. Makes 6-8 servings: 2Tbs – extra virgin olive oil 2 cups – diced yellow onion 3tsp – garlic (minced) 2x 28oz – cans of crushed…Read More

  • 8 Comfort Food Makeovers

    by Sue Taggart

    The reason we love our comfort foods so much is that they are usually buttery, cheesy, creamy, deep fried and generally high-cal, high-sodium and high-fat … which is why they are so comforting! In the depth of winter when it’s…Read More

  • Party Dips on the Lighter Side

    by Sue Taggart

    Holiday eating can really pack on the pounds. There’s no reason not to eat the foods you love—in moderation of course—just be careful around the buffet table! Cocktail time too can be filled with high fat, high calorie munchies that…Read More

  • Keeping It Green This Christmas!

    by Sue Taggart

    Loving Christmas as much as I do, I don’t believe I’ve ever thought about how eco-friendly my Christmas tree is. When I began to look at all the decorations I have accumulated over the years, I realized that many of…Read More

  • Thanksgiving Pies

    by Sue Taggart

    Pies, Pies, Pies……it’s Thanksgiving, so time to get baking!!! This year, I decided to make the three favorite Thanksgiving pies—apple, pumpkin and pecan—but all with a bit of a twist. I also included a cake and why not, it is…Read More

  • Bean-less Jalapeño Chili Recipe

    by Sue Taggart

    October is National Chili Month and there are so many delicious chili recipes it’s difficult to pick just one. So this time, we are opting for a Jalapeño Chili with no beans! Some would say that’s an authentic chili recipe,…Read More

  • Foraging for Chanterelles

    by Sue Taggart

    I can remember when I was very young growing up in England, my dad used to go out into the fields near our home and pick the mushrooms that grew there. He loved the strong, earthy flavors and would fry…Read More

  • Natural Products Expo East—Our 18 Favs!

    by Sue Taggart

    The 29th annual Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, which took place September 18-20, attracted over 23,000 attendees and 1,277 exhibitors at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. The event featured food and beverage, supplements and ingredients as well…Read More