Fall colors are here

October 22, 2009

Life and Us

They've arrived, the colors of fall. I've been waiting for them! Is it really possible not to cheer up just by looking at those beautifully colored trees? Ah, it's such a lovely time of year to cook, don't you think so too?

36 Comments

George@CulinaryTravels · October 23, 2009
I love autumn (fall), it is my favourite time of the year - especially for cooking. As always a beautiful photo :)
Pippa · October 24, 2009
Beautiful, beautiful photo! And a lovely time of the year, which I appreciate even from here down south where we're celebrating spring.
Twistie · October 24, 2009
Ah, Autumn when root veggies begin coming into their own and the tastiest members of the squash family beckon to me from afar! I love in particular to roast, bake, and make soups and stews, so Autumn is definitely my favorite time of year for cooking.
Barbara · October 23, 2009
Agreed! That is a smashing photo! And fall always makes me get serious in the kitchen.
Cookie Queen · October 22, 2009
Beautiful photos! And yes, it's a lovely time to cook.
Sheena S. · October 22, 2009
My favourite season! What a lovely photo.
Lauren · October 22, 2009
Perfect time of year to cook =D. That photo is stunning. Fall has such a warmth of flavour to it.
Monique · October 22, 2009
I love fall..But now it's almost "Bonjour Tristesse" here:( It snowed ! All the golden leaves are still falling.. yet we had snow..rare this early in October~ Lovely photo.. I do so love to bake and cook in fall:)
Maria · October 22, 2009
Fall is definitely my favorite ... quite close in my heart to spring. And you are right, it is a wonderful time to cook!
kristi · October 25, 2009
Mais oui!!
Amuse-bouche for Two · October 23, 2009
When the leaves start to fall the bread maker in me awakens.
S. · October 23, 2009
Gorgeous colors...I'm starting to like Fall more and more!
El · October 24, 2009
I couldn't agree more...beautiful!
MollyCookie · October 22, 2009
What a beautiful time of year. It is definitely a great time for cooking warm, colorful things just like the colors of the season.
Mowielicious · October 22, 2009
That photo cheered me right up - gorgeous!
Carter @ The Kitchenette · October 22, 2009
I love fall, it's my favorite season by far. I love the idea of everyone coming inside from the quickly-dropping temperatures for a family meal together, and the hot food that you can make. And it's such elegant, but simple rustic food at the same time - squash, pears, apples. I personally went overboard at the market lately buying squash... I'm going to be eating squash for months!
kt@serendipity · October 25, 2009
yes, it is! we japanese know that very well. maples have turned red, while we have another month to go japanese acer-leaf-peeping over here in japan (osaka). but i can see plenty of seasonal vegetables and fruits anywhere. oh, i love autumn. and cooking, of course. thank you for inspiring me!
Nutmeg Nanny · October 22, 2009
Fall is the best!
chriesi · October 23, 2009
Indeed it is! I love fall.
SallyBR · October 24, 2009
I love the Summer for many reasons, my favorite season.... Spring is the second, because it "prepares" for the Summer but, there's no doubt: Fall is THE season for cooking. My favorite recipes are braises, stews, soups, roasts... It is during Fall that I replenish my freezer with chicken and beef stock... the trees turning red is the icing on the cake!
Darina · October 24, 2009
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the color of the leaves and definitely love cooking the special dishes of autumn: stew, soups, gratins, and of course all those lovely squash. the photos on your site are incredibly lovely. Such an inspiration.
Amy · October 25, 2009
I love this time of year, the colours and the weather, I definitely want to get married in October! I've been busy pickling beetroot and making quince brandy and elderberry wine, can't wait to try them once they're ready!
The Leftoverist · October 26, 2009
I was just thinking about how blogging makes me more in tune with the seasons, more observant of things in general. Of course, you have known this for a long time :)
Kristin · October 22, 2009
It is a fun time to cook lovely warm soups and spicy treats! Beautiful photo as always Bea!
Lindsay · October 22, 2009
I have been anxiously awaiting the 4-6 week stretch of autumn when the colors fade from green to yellow to orange to red... isn't it glorious? Pretty soon, they'll be all crunchy! You'll have to introduce Lulu to the joys of leaf piles!
Hilda · October 22, 2009
I'm in complete agreement with Lindsay, leaf piles pour Lulu I say! Wonderful things to cook with right now, so many squashes, so little time. Dreamy photo...
Dominique (De vous à moi...) · October 22, 2009
Wonderful colors, wonderful vegetables to cook... wonderful photos. It's so nice!
Asha · October 22, 2009
Oh you lucky lucky lady!!!! It's gorgeous... there is still no color out here...sighhh...
Karine · October 23, 2009
Love the picture. Any Photoshop? Here in Montreal, the leaves are starting to fall, and yesterday we had our first snow. Can you imagine? So I can't think of anything but soup and ragout. :) Any good innovative recipes?
Miss Diane · October 23, 2009
Heureusement qu'il y a ces belles couleurs pour nous faire oublier le long et dur hiver qui nous attend...
olivier · October 24, 2009
Bonjour, Je suis fan des photos de ton site. Est ce que tu pourrais me donner le modèle de l'appareil photo utilisé. Merci
Olga · October 25, 2009
I just love fall colors and scents. It's great time for cooking because of holidays too :)
Pooja · October 26, 2009
Hi Bea, For the last 16 days have been reading your blog continously to discover your passion for food. It has helped me resolve the conflict i had about the choice between a business school and a culinary school. I have zeroed in to go to Le Cordon Bleu, Paris to learn French cooking. However if you do have a better school in mind do let me know. Your inputs would be valueable. Thanks a lot you helped me in ways you cant phatom. Best regards, Pooja
Julia @ Mélanger · October 26, 2009
So beautiful. I used to love watching the colours bloom. And then the crunch of the leaves under your feet.
Joy · October 26, 2009
Fall is absolutely my favorite season of the year!! This was a wonderful post that captured the essence of Fall, great pictures and food!
Orchidea · October 27, 2009
I totally agree with you... I love autumn, with all its colors and parfums and delicious food... roasted chestnuts, mushrooms and more! Ciao.