Figs... the forgotten fruit.  Did you know that these little gems are a powerhouse of calcium, potassium, and fiber?  A serving consists of just 1/4 cup (40 grams) or 3 to 4 dried figs, but within this portion lies 20% of the RDA for fiber, 244mg of potassium, and 53mg of calcium!  Believe it or not, figs house more dietary fiber per serving than any other common dried or fresh fruit.  Of course, there are other important reasons we love figs.  First off, they taste great!  Second, they are excellent in recipes...

(Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free) - What better way to enjoy the abundant fall harvest than with this rich and warming soup from Tinned Tomatoes.  Combining three Vitamin A superpowers, this creamy blend of butternut squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes is spiked with equally alluring spices.  View This Recipe / View All Recipes

Register for our free e-newsletter and your chance to win a gift package of Divvies cupcakes!    This month we will be selecting two winners who will each receive a kit of one dozen Divvies cupcakes with frosting.  The Divvies motto is "Made to Share" and we couldn't think of a better way to describe these yummy, Disney World approved treats. Allowing even food-allergic little ones to partake in the cupcake festivities, Divvies baked goodies are designated as dairy-free, tree nut-free, peanut-free, egg-free, kosher parve, and vegan...

Sarah Hatfield, No Whey Mama - I love zucchini. Alas, it is almost gone. So here are a few fun ways to use it up, most of which freeze well. From Mary Hunt's Everyday Cheapskate column, here are her recipes for Zucchini Brownies and Zucchini Curry Soup. I've altered them to be dairy free, of course...

Deciding on the theme for this month's Best of the Blogs Round-Up was no challenge.  The number of "how to" posts I stumbled across (especially when compared to the summer months) was staggering.  Cherry picking a few that caught my eye, the chosen collection seems to be as diverse as it is delicious.  From greek-style soy yogurt to homemade candy corn (you heard me!) the blogging talent I uncovered was nothing short of amazing....