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.

  • The Big Freeze

    by Sue Taggart

    If you have your own vegetable garden in the backyard, or have access to local farmers markets, there’s no reason that you can’t enjoy the taste of summer for months to come. Freezing is a great way to preserve the fresh,…Read More

  • A Bean By Any Other Name

    by Sue Taggart

    Flat beans, which are also known as helda beans, are very similar to the popular English runner bean. Romano beans are another form of flat bean that originated in Italy. Depending where you come from, you develop a staunch loyalty…Read More

  • Yellow Pepper and Tomato Soup

    by Sue Taggart

    As golden as the summer sunshine, this lovely refreshing summer soup is a perfect start to any meal. Makes a lovely lunch with a farm fresh salad. Serves 4-6: (6 appetizer cups, or 4 larger servings) 2      …Read More

  • Shrimp Summer Salad

    by Sue Taggart

    Summertime is wonderful for fresh local salad ingredients, and nothing showcases them better than a delicious shrimp salad. This is perfect for an elegant appetizer, a light lunch, or a big platter for entertaining a crowd. There are two different…Read More

  • Caprese Salad

    by Sue Taggart

    One of my favorite seasonal salads! Not only is it the simplest thing in the world to prepare, but it just tastes like summer on a plate! The quantity of ingredients really depend on how hungry you are, so the…Read More

  • Color Your Plate Red!

    by Sue Taggart

    Red is a really vibrant color for good health especially this time of year as all the berries and summer fruits are in season and tomatoes are beginning to ripen on the vine. Mother Nature is very good to our…Read More

  • Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

    by Sue Taggart

    Although Vitamin D is commonly called a vitamin, it is not actually an essential dietary vitamin in the strict sense, as it can be synthesized in adequate amounts by all mammals from sunlight. Of course, that in itself sets up…Read More

  • KAMUT® Wheat Tabbouleh Salad

    by Sue Taggart

    Antioxidant rich KAMUT® wheat berries can make for a tasty tabbouleh salad. Paired with fresh parsley and mint, it’s a delightfully filling side dish that pairs well with chicken and fish, or as part of a Mediterranean platter. Serves 4-6…Read More

  • NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show: Our 18 Faves

    by Sue Taggart

    The Fancy Food Show is always a favorite of ours. This June it was held in DC from the 17-19 and with over 180,000 specialty foods and beverages from 2,400 exhibitors spanning 80+ countries, we really had our work cut out to…Read More

  • Greek Yogurt Dip

    by Sue Taggart

    Summer weather calls for fresh, light fare. For casual cocktails, a family BBQ, or a light snack, nothing beats a farm fresh plate of seasonal crudité and dip. Our new favorite is made with healthy and filling Greek Yogurt. The…Read More