All foodies know that fall is the best season. While fall may be ending, we are still trying to enjoy every last minute of the season. You can too when you take a look at these 14 amazing fall foodie facts. We bet that you will also miss the fall after reading all of this!
1. All The Food Holidays
There are a lot of great food-related holidays in the fall. International Bacon Day, the official Pickle Day, and National Gyro day all occur in the fall. Of course, we can’t forget about Thanksgiving, the ultimate food holiday. All of these fun, exciting holidays give us even more reasons to enjoy interesting foods and celebrate fall. So put National Apple Cider Day on your calendar (November 18th!) and give yourself plenty of time to celebrate all the great fall food holidays.
2. Seasonal Fruit
So many different types of fruit are ready to eat in the fall. Grapes, figs, and apples are just a few of our favorite fruits that ripen in the fall. We have been waiting for these fruits all year long! There is really nothing quite as tasty as a fresh fig and all those grapes hanging on the vines can only mean one thing- wine season is also here! Check out our apple desserts!
3. Soup Season
After feeling hot all summer long, the weather has finally shifted and cooler weather is starting to come in. Cold nights mean that you can finally enjoy those warm bowls of soup you have been craving. There are plenty of fall soups you can try and, the best part is, you won’t feel hot after eating a nice big bowl. You will simply feel cozy and content.
4. Hearty Foods
Lots of people eat lighter meals throughout the summer. We try to avoid feeling weighed down or eating so much that we look bloated in a bathing suit. Once fall rolls around, we are ready for the heartier meals. We can finally feel full again! And don’t worry if your belly starts to stick out a little, just put on a big fall sweater! Problem solved.
5. Seasonal Drinks
Some of the best seasonal drinks pop up only in the fall. We all know about the Pumpkin Spice Latte but what about apple cider or a moscow mule? Fall drinks are full of flavor and warm seasonal spices that you can’t get any other time of year. The shift from refreshing, cold drinks to hot, comforting drinks is just another reason to love the fall!
6. Pumpkin Everything
All true foodies love pumpkin spice everything. The moment fall comes around, everything automatically turns pumpkin spice flavor. From orange pumpkin bagels to pumpkin cookies, we adore pumpkin spice on everything! Any fall foodie knows that pumpkin is the hallmark of the season and we adore it! Check out our pumpkin desserts.
7. Tons of Vegetables
All those vegetables that have been growing all summer long are finally ready in the fall. Squash, eggplants and freshly picked tomatoes start to flood the grocery stores and farmers markets. You can find so much fresh produce in the fall that it is incredible. All those fresh veggies make it easy and fun to prepare a homemade meal that is exciting and nutritious. Fall is just the best!
8. Colorful Foods
It is easy to make a plate of very colorful foods in the fall. From bright orange pumpkins to gorgeous pink radishes, fall foods are simply stunning. You really can’t beat those natural colors. It is like our plates just come to life in the fall.
9. Perfect Weather
What does the weather have to do with food? Everything. Fall mornings are cold and crisp while the days are still pretty warm. This means you can enjoy a hot latte in the morning followed by a summer salad then finish the day with a bowl of hearty chili. You get to eat cold weather foods AND hot weather foods. You really can’t beat that!
10. Innovative Dishes
There is something about fall that makes chefs get extra creative. Fall menus are often filled with interesting, new foods that will make any foodie swoon. We don’t know why the change of season makes the creative juices start to flow, but we like it. Go ahead, chefs, try out a few new cooking techniques! We are happy to bet the taste testers.
11. Fall Festivals
Fall is not only a great season for foodies, but it is also the season of festivals. All across the country, fall festivals are popping up which also means festival food is everywhere. From corn dogs to candied apples, there is nothing quite like festival food. Take full advantage and eat as much as you can before it gets too cold for an outdoor fair.
12. Picnic Food
Did you know that food actually tastes better outside? And fall happens to be the perfect time for an outdoor meal! Pack a picnic basket and head out for a beautiful fall hike then enjoy your favorite fall dishes as you enjoy the color-changing leaves. True foodies know that the ambiance of the meal is just as important as the food itself!
13. Baking Season
Fall is the official start of the baking season. It is when you can finally turn on your oven and not suffer in a hot kitchen. In fact, you might want to turn on your oven just to heat up your house a little bit! So many of us start planning extra baking projects just so that we can warm up next to the cake as it bakes. Baking season is finally here and we just can't contain our excitement.
14. All The Spice
When fall rolls around, everyone starts cooking with more spice. Of course, we all know about fall and pumpkin spice but that's not the only flavor of the season. Chefs begin adding more heat to their foods to warm people up as they eat. The temperatures outside drop and the spice of the food goes up! And we are absolutely in love with spice. Thanks, fall, for bringing in bold, spicy flavors!
15. Soup Season
Fall is the official start of soup season and we just can't get enough. With the cool nights and warm days of fall, you can enjoy hot or cold soups, giving you so many amazing options. Warm up with a bowl of homemade chicken soup or enjoy a chilled pumpkin bisque. Fall soups are seriously the best.
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This article was first published at Spatula Desserts.
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