Sharon Hobbs Cappelletti

Very rare event! I caught an avocado at that exact moment of ripeness. I usually either let them rot or I peel them to early and they are hard as a rock. This one was perfect.
Did you know that avocados count towards fruit AND vegetable intake and provide several under consumed nutrients? They are heart healthy as they provide naturally good fats that can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. They are the only fruit with good fats and they don’t raise your LDL aka bad cholesterol. They are cholesterol, sugar, and sodium free. Our bodies can only absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K with the help of dietary good fats like avocados, so eat up! If you don’t like eating them, then add them to a shake or smoothie. You’ll never know it’s in there. It’s also a great way to get healthy fats into your kids without them knowing. These green beauties are essential for normal growth and development of the central nervous system and brain.

Tortellini, Apples and Sausage Soup

Cook sausage in a skillet for 6 to 8 minutes over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain if needed. Transfer to a crock pot.

Add carrots, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt and pepper flakes to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in tortellini and cook covered on high for 15 minutes.

Stir in spinach and whipping cream (you can skip the heavy cream if you want) and continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes or until spinach is wilted and mixture is heated through.

Top with shredded parm and enjoy!

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It’s apple season! Here in southeast Pennsylvania, apple season is in full swing. We happen to have an apple orchard nearby and we love visiting there every fall to pick apples. We just brought home a half bushel and I’m so excited to whip up some delicious meals and desserts all with apples as an ingredient. Stay tuned for some recipes!