Winter taste of summer
Winter moves into November as fresh produce fades and herbs linger. Alison Gowans notes hardy perennial sage like mint relatives stay usable into fall, best when rubbed or chopped for buttered or olive oil sautés. Be cautious with the amount due to its strength while seeking preservation methods for lingering herbs.
Pumpkin spice mix key to autumn baking and coffee
The author praises pumpkin spice as the secret to rich fall flavors. They describe mixing their own pumpkin pie spice, grinding fresh allspice and nutmeg, and suggest using Vietnamese Saigon cinnamon and blends from The Spice House or Trader Joe’s to flavor pies soups and coffee drinks.
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