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.

  • Carrot and Prosciutto Pasta

    by Sue Taggart

    Quite simply the best pasta – ever!!! If you want to impress your friends and only spend a short while preparing a delicious meal, this is the recipe for you. It freezes well too. Serves 4: 2 tbsp    butter…Read More

  • Roasted Red Peppers

    by Sue Taggart

    These are so easy to make and so expensive if you buy them ready made—so make your own now that BBQ season is here! Serves 6-8: 4            large red peppers 3 tbsp   extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp  …Read More

  • Mother’s Day – Kitchen Memories

    by Sue Taggart

    Thinking about Mother’s Day—and as I’m cleaning up the mess in my kitchen that I created by not securing the top on the blender while rushing to finish some asparagus soup—my grandmother’s voice comes into my head as it so…Read More

  • Celiac Awareness Month: Go Gluten Free!

    by Sue Taggart

    May is Celiac Awareness Month. Celiac (SEE-lee-ak) disease is a digestive condition that affects 3 million Americans and is triggered by protein gluten,  which is found in foods that contain wheat, barley and rye. There is no cure for celiac…Read More

  • Earth Week 2012 Recap

    by Sue Taggart

    Earth Week was a busy time for the Eco18 team and New York had a lot of events going on all around the city to celebrate the 42nd Earth Day.  The Eco18 “Green Team” started Earth Week at a NYCLV…Read More

  • Baked Zucchini and Tomato

    by Sue Taggart

    This versatile vegetable dish is great with fish, chicken and lamb, or on it’s own! So simple to make and it looks very colorful on the table. Serves 2: 1 large zucchini washed and patted dry then cut into 1/4″…Read More

  • Color Your Plate Orange

    by Sue Taggart

    Orange is such a happy, vibrant spring color—it makes me smile! Orange food has the same effect. It looks great on the plate as well as delivering some tremendous health benefits. As I was shopping for this past weekend, I…Read More

  • Green Your Medicine Cabinet

    by Sue Taggart

    If your medicine cabinet is anything like mine used to be, it probably needs a good clean out. I always found it difficult to throw out “medicine” so along with my natural and holistic collection of herbal remedies and homeopathic…Read More

  • Knitting Leftovers

    by Sue Taggart

    My mother taught me to sew and my grandmother taught me to knit. I learned to cook by hanging out in the kitchen and watching both of them prepare the family meals. And my grandmother, despite her infinite patience, was…Read More

  • Early Spring Allergies

    by Sue Taggart

    Spring allergies are striking a little early this year. The East coast has been unseasonably warm and the trees are in bud, blossoms are in full bloom, along with daffodils and tulips—Mother Nature is in a hurry. With all of…Read More