Did you know that there are more than 7,000 different varieties of apples in the world? Some are sweet and crisp, others tart and tangy; some soft and juicy, others dense and mild. Each fall, once the temperatures plummet and the leaves begin to drop, my family and I go to one of our nearby…

Allergy and asthma symptoms don’t just appear in spring and summer. The fall can bring on sneezing and trouble breathing, as can volatile weather patterns and other environmental factors. Allergy sufferers can experience frequent symptoms as we move through fall, even if they’re mainly allergic to pollens in spring and summer. Sometimes the symptoms are…

The recipe for toum contains only garlic, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. It’s as thick and creamy as mayonnaise and improves everything it touches. But before it’s time for toum, we have to discuss the task at hand: It’s time to plant the garlic. Select Your Garlic Autumn isn’t the usual time for planting,…

Autumn is the perfect time for visiting your neighborhood farmers market. You’re sure to find baskets brimming with sweet apples, plump cabbages, and luscious winter squash. It’s the most bountiful season as the harvest reaches its peak, and farmers work in a frenzy to gather the abundance before the weather cools and fields lay dormant…

With a flavor reminiscent of roasted chestnuts, red kuri squash isn’t to be missed. You can find this orange-skinned, teardrop-shaped squash at farmers markets and most natural foods stores in the fall. This simple recipe pairs the squash with just a handful of ingredients, allowing its rich natural flavor to shine. If you can’t find…

Bitter radicchio pairs well with sweet apples and buttery hazelnuts in this super simple fall vegetable salad. Microgreens or sprouts are a delicious addition, and while any variety will do, radish or purple cabbage microgreens work particularly well. Serves 4 1 head radicchio, sliced thin 1 cup microgreens 1 medium apple, sliced thin 1/2 cup…

Braising cabbage and onions in apple cider gives these humble vegetables a lift, while a spoonful of caraway lends a little brightness. Look for tart cooking apples when making this dish. Granny Smith, Gravenstein, and Bramley varieties work well. This is excellent when served alongside roasted pork or as an accompaniment to slow-baked beans and…

It’s officially autumn, so wave farewell to summer, wrap yourself in something cozy, and make some meatballs. Meatballs are like a warm hug. They are unpretentious, homey, and unfailingly comforting—just like that sweater you’re about to put on. Meatballs are also universally pleasing. Most cuisines seem to have a version of a meatball, with “meat”…

Q: We are discussing when to cut down our ornamental grasses. I want to see them last through the winter and let the birds eat any seeds. My husband wants to cut them down in the fall because he says it is easier then. The plants are still upright and not beaten down. We can…

If ever a breakfast food had a flair for dramatics, it would be the Dutch baby pancake. You pour a thin, eggy batter into a skillet and tuck it into a hot oven. In 10 minutes or so, the pancake bakes, puffs up like a popover, and then falls just about the time it hits…