"I love fall ... crisp weather, leaves change to vibrant colors and the food of the season. Okay, so Florida doesn't really have the change of seasons, but I create them in my mind and on my table.

"Last weekend I made pumpkin pancakes ... These pancakes are tasty and you serve up a plateful of nutrition. Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A (think eye health) and a source of fiber, plus it includes a variety of antioxidants called carotenoids.

"Have you tried butternut or acorn squash? Both are considered winter squashes because they are at their peak this time of year.

"Have you noticed that apples are in season? Five all-purpose apples to try include Fuji, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Granny Smith and Rome Beauty. All are fine for eating, and all except for Granny Smith work well in pies.

"Decide to try a new quick recipe this week, such as the acorn squash in the microwave, and let me know how you like it."

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