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 Most Dangerous Person in America!

    by Sue Taggart

    Celebrity chef Paula Deen is certainly stirring things up right now and diabetics all over the country are angry and calling her a hypocrite. In a battle that’s heating up to kitchen stadium proportions, Deen suggests that Bourdain should “Get…Read More

  • Pear Tart

    by Sue Taggart

    I always forget how much I like pears until I eat them again. They are great in salads and absolutely delicious in a simple tart for dessert. This recipe looks good enough to be served at a dinner party or…Read More

  • Sleep: Elusive and Rejuvenating

    by Sue Taggart

    A recent article from Delicious Living (reported in New Hope 360) got me thinking about sleep. Until I reached menopause, I never thought about sleep. I was always one of those lucky individuals that fell into a deep sleep as…Read More

  • Roasted Veggies

    by Sue Taggart

    I’m a veggieholic, have always loved vegetables even as a kid. My younger brother and I would fight over the last roasted potato! So to me, any vegetable you can roast is a good thing. This is not so much…Read More

  • 10 Tips to Eating Healthier

    by Sue Taggart

    So, here we are again vowing to stop eating so much. The holidays are over and you have probably been avoiding the scales for at least the last two weeks. If you are the one that has managed to enjoy…Read More

  • Traditional English Christmas Treats

    by Sue Taggart

    These recipes are not healthy…but they are so much a part of my Christmas tradition that there is no way I’ll substitute any of the ingredients. For me, they are memories from my childhood—both my mother and my grandmother made…Read More

  • eco18 Questions: December Edition

    by Sue Taggart

    1.    What is your name (and age)? Santa Claus but I’m sometimes called Saint Nick, Kris Kringle and Father Christmas 2.    What is your occupation? I bring gifts to good children all over the world on Dec 24th…. Christmas Eve…Read More

  • Warm Green Lentils with Sausage

    by Sue Taggart

    Don’t be put off by the long list of instructions this really is a very simple recipe. If sausage isn’t your thing, it works just as well with smoked trout. Serves 6 (as appetizer) (4 as an entrée): 2 c…Read More

  • A Kind of “Turkey à la King”

    by Sue Taggart

    Makes about 8 cups: 1/2        Spanish onion finely chopped 8 oz      button mushrooms, cleaned, stalks removed and thinly sliced 3 tbsp  olive oil 3 c        cooked turkey meat cut into 1/2″ cubes…Read More