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.

  • 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

  • Salad Niçoise

    by Sue Taggart

    Otherwise known as a combination Mediterranean salad, this wonderful salad can be arranged any way the mood takes you and makes a great summer meal with a fresh, crusty baguette! It reminds me of the South of France and I…Read More

  • Strawberry Month

    by Sue Taggart

    Strawberries are really plentiful right now, and what’s not to love about these luscious lovelies! Here are three of my  personal favorite strawberry recipes.   Strawberry Shortcake Now isn’t this just special! Serves 6-8: For the berries 2 pints                               …Read More

  • Salad Days

    by Sue Taggart

    It’s finally getting warmer and as much as we have been loving the comfort food, it’s time to dial it down on the premade mac and cheese, salt laden soups and baking goodies that have consumed us during these challenging…Read More

  • How COVID-19 Has Changed Everything

    by Sue Taggart

    Remember a year ago? It was all about banning plastic straws. Everything was black and white, plastic was bad and everything else was good. The checkout line at Whole Foods, Tribeca, NYC, was the great humiliator, and as I always…Read More

  • Backyard Farming – Get Planting Food

    by Sue Taggart

    Whatever you choose to call it, Backyard Farming or Urban Farming, you don’t need acres of land to start growing your own food. Even if you live in an urban neighborhood, you can turn part of your property into a…Read More