Dive into the warm and delicious flavors of autumn
Chris Woodard
Indulge in the tastes, scents and delights of autumn this fall. From soups to pumpkin spice, it will warm your stomach as the temperature drops. (Graphic created with Canva)
From the spice of cider to the refreshing rain, autumn tickles your nostrils and makes your stomach rumble with its unique scents. These foods have become staples of autumn cooking.
soup
Almost every culture has its own soup dishes, and they all bring the warmth and comfort of autumn, also known as the best excuse to eat soup.
“When it gets cold, all I want is pho,” says Eric Mendoza, a sophomore business major. “I like rainy days the most.”
Soups can be kept simple with a traditional grilled cheese and tomato broth combination, or delivered in a rich broth in a pho or ramen bowl. In addition, Mexican-Americans may recall Sunday mornings by squeezing warm posole and fresh limes into a sumptuous broth to bring out its flavor.
eggnog
Fall brings into season a unique mixer called Eggnog. Love it or hate it, this oft-spiked drink is a cold-weather must-have.
Eggnog’s thick yet disruptive consistency fills us up, and the spice of cinnamon pleasantly pierces our palate. Although it’s a turn-off for adults, this drink is perfect for those who want to catch the buzz or have something sweet to eat.
slow cooker meals
Speaking of scents, the slow cooker offers many recipes that deliver scents that spread throughout your home. Pot roast, beef stew, and other favorite soups are all easy-to-prepare meals and are best enjoyed under a cozy blanket.
If you love spicy autumn flavors, try making homemade apple cider in your slow cooker. The added flexibility gives you even more control over sweetness, and the aroma of heated spices spreads throughout your home.This easy-to-understand recipe It offers tons of flavors and can be easily tweaked to your liking.
all about pumpkin
In addition to the desire for hot soup, pumpkin is popular among students.
From Oreos to goldfish, pumpkin spice is ubiquitous in most food markets. Optimal His October flavors don’t complement every snack, though.
Starbucks has long been a leader in the pumpkin movement with its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin. Even non-coffee drinkers can enjoy the pumpkin flavor in cider or chai, which pairs well with spices.
OG’s pumpkin products are by far the safest bet, but pumpkin lovers now have an overwhelming number of choices to browse and consume.
“I look forward to pumpkin pie every year,” says fourth-grader Faith Horton, a humanities major.
how about an apple?
Almost as versatile as pumpkin is apples, and their sweet and savory taste can be used in desserts and beverages—jump-start a 50-degree morning with apple fritters or dip the fruit into caramel.
For those looking to change things up this fall, try mixing apples with another fall fruit, cranberries.
Seasoned Sacramentos know that cruising Highway 50 to Apple Hill is the ideal fall day trip. There, you can experience various shapes of apples. For example, adults can enjoy apple beer or hard apple cider. Plus, Boavista Orchard’s Apple He Cake His Donuts are worth the trip alone.
Pair 60 degree Celsius weather with the food and flavors that best suit it this fall. Turn back the clock and up your taste.
