What exactly is Tasti-D-Lite? Scratch that--don't show me the ingredient list. I ate way too much of the fake stuff in college and in my early 20's. But, I'm trying to reform my ways and go for the natural stuff. Yep, I'm turning just a little crunchy in my old age...

I love winter squash. It’s everything this poor, working girl is not– rich and mellow. I’d say it’s just about the most comforting, seasonal food for our cool October nights. In fact, I love the orange stuff so much, I made it the focus of my debut segment for ABC/Good Morning America Online’s, “Eat & Greet.” 

Watch, learn about and enjoy these cool-weather veggies. Make your Mamma proud. 

ABC News: Heating Up Over Fall Food

Sitting, waiting, wishing while New York does it’s thing…  

And now I know
Spanish Harlem are not just pretty words to say
I thought I knew
But now I know that rose trees never grow in New York City

Until you’ve seen this trash can dream come true
You stand at the edge while people run you through
And I thank the Lord there’s people out there like you
I thank the Lord there’s people out there like you

While Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
Sons of bankers, sons of lawyers
Turn around and say good morning to the night
For unless they see the sky
But they can’t and that is why
They know not if it’s dark outside or light

This Broadway’s got
It’s got a lot of songs to sing
If I knew the tunes I might join in
I’ll go my way alone
Grow my own, my own seeds shall be sown in New York City

Subway’s no way for a good man to go down
Rich man can ride and the hobo he can drown
And I thank the Lord for the people I have found
I thank the Lord for the people I have found

(Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Bernie Taupin)