What is it called when an apple tree doesn’t think it’s autumn? Disbe-leaf
When you make a habit of eating locally and seasonally, the changes in seasons are marked by certain crops. Certain foods become synonymous with the seasons themselves. For example, here in Colorado, when Palisade peaches have come and gone, we know that summertime is truly coming to an end and autumn is around the corner. Having grown up in New England, for me the arrival of fall means one thing:
- APPLES! Apple cider, apple pie, apple crisp, Danish Apple “Æbleskiver” – fall just wouldn’t be itself without them.
If you live in a region with seasonal farmers' markets, you may still have a few weeks left to snap up some local produce before the markets wind down. Depending on where you live, you might even find some end-of-season, local-to-you cucumbers, melons, and tomatoes. And if you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of what’s coming into season.
The change of seasons is SUCH an exciting time in the kitchen! We usher in a fresh cast of culinary characters and fall in love all over again with the stars of autumn. The spicy peppers, the creamy potatoes, the crisp apples – they’ve spent months preparing, and its finally time for their big, breakout roles! We are SO ready to see them shine!
What’s on your menu for fall? Could you use some inspiration? Here’s a quick “fall favorites” roundup from our kitchen to yours:
- Sweet Semolina Namoura Yogurt Cake with Sticky Orange Syrup + Lebanese Limona Yogurt Drink
- Irresistible Italian Arancini Risotto Balls + 15-minute Tomato Confit + Italian Sodas
- Crispy Corn Southern Hush Puppy Fritters + Corn Butter + Jalapeño Jam + Lemonade Slushies
- Queen Victoria's Berry Sponge Cakelettes + Elegantly Fast Raspberry Jam + Black Tea Cuppa
Hot Tip & Bad Jokes:
To stay on top of what’s in season right now and every other month of the year, visit the Healthy Family Project!
- What is it called when a tree takes some time off? Paid leaf
- What do farmers wear under their shirts when they’re cold? A har-vest
- What do lumberjacks shout at the start of fall? Sep-timberrrrrr
- What’s the best band to listen to in autumn? The Spice Girls
- What happens when winter arrives? Autumn leaves
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