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.

  • 18 Questions With Frosty The Snowman

    by Sue Taggart

    We like bringing Frosty the Snowman back to our Eco-Maven column of December because he smartly shares interesting stories and always welcomes us with open arms! This year is no exception, especially with the latest report about melting glaciers and…Read More

  • Black History Month

    by Sue Taggart

    The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.  That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association…Read More

  • 2020 – Year in Review

    by Sue Taggart

    2020 – Year in Review We decided to take a look back on 2020 – a year like no other that’s for sure. Here are 18 surprising and serious events noted for the first time ever this year. 1. Woman…Read More

  • National Vegetarian Month Recipes

    by Sue Taggart

    National Vegetarian Month is a great time for us to think about what making a few changes in our meat intake might look like.  Efforts to curb greenhouse-gas emissions and the impacts of global warming will fall significantly short without…Read More

  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

    by Sue Taggart

    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we should look at the real face of pediatric cancer. We have used a “superhero” image for our article because that’s what these kids and their families are, every one of…Read More

  • Recipes for Summertime Plant-Based Favorites

    by Sue Taggart

    There’s always a bounty of fresh vegetables in the summer that are perfect for simple, no fuss meals. Make sure to visit your local farmer’s market and cook seasonally. Chilled Summer Squash Soup Hands down one of the best, chilled…Read More

  • Vegetarian Appetizers

    by Sue Taggart

    There is nothing more delicious than simple, no fuss, and fresh from the farmer’s market easy-to-make appetizers. Here are three of our favorites. Tomato-Avocado Toasts Entertaining can be easy — and good for you. These light bites with lycopene-rich tomatoes…Read More