Who's into All-Things-Pumpkin?! Me, I'm staving off pumpkins, even to celebrate the arrival of October. But this week's Seasonal Sundays is full of ideas to get you into the coming week and tiptoeing toward, dare I say ... holidays (and pumpkins) to come.

For anyone wondering just how easy it is to make granola from scratch? Or who's looking for a homemade granola that's much low(er) in sugar and fat? Or who's fed up paying grocery-store prices for what's no more than oats, a few nuts, a little sweetener and few spices? Today's your lucky day because my Homemade Granola is super-easy to make with pantry ingredients. It's sweetened with maple syrup and enriched with healthy olive oil. Fresh & Seasonal. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real . Weight Watchers Friendly. Great for Meal Prep & Homemade Food Gifts.

A quick read, this week's late-summer and early-fall collection of recipes and ideas. And a big thank you for your response to last week's inaugural edition of Seasonal Sundays!

Simple cornmeal muffins studded and garnished with slivers of fall apples, barely sweet, perfect for a morning meal throughout autumn. Fresh & Seasonal, Perfect for a Relaxed Fall Breakfast. Autumn Comfort Food. Great for Meal Prep. No Mixer Required.

A Brand-New Let's-Try-Something-New Newsletter-y Edition Welcome to Seasonal Sundays, a new occasional? weekly? feature that I hope touches you with something so many our lives could use more of: real connections with like-minded people. Like catching up over coffee with a friend. Or an actual phone call with someone you'd like to see more of. Curious? Read on ...

My much-loved version of the French stew called ratatouille, made with the eggplant, peppers, zucchini, tomatoes so abundant in gardens, farmers markets and grocery stores right now. For years, it's been one of my very favorite late-summer dishes! I've simplified and lightened up the French classic but oh, people, Ratatouille is so worth making. Fresh & Seasonal, Perfect for Late Summer & Early Fall. Easily Vegan. Low Carb. Weight Watchers Friendly. Great for Meal Prep. Naturally Gluten Free.

Hungry for an easy, healthy breakfast? Me too! Many of us fell in love with last year's Easy Green Chile Egg Casserole but for everyday with the same flavors, we love these simple scrambled eggs jacked up with extra protein and green chiles, either from a can (so convenient) or just-roasted Anaheim, poblano or Hatch chiles or even a simple green pepper (so seasonal). Add a warm tortilla and a little avocado, it's a breakfast feast. Approachable, Homestyle Whole Food, Simply Prepared & A Year-Round Breakfast Staple. Mere Minutes to the Table. One (Bowl) & Done (In One Hour). Hearty & Filling. Budget Friendly. Weekday Easy, Weekend Special. Low Carb. Low Fat. High Protein. Weight Watchers Friendly. Vegetarian. Naturally Gluten Free with Corn Tortillas. What're you waiting for?! So Good!!