GTKY: Fall Favorites

meredithcarole

Okay, we have been a  bit of a boring bunch since @lgsdesigner moved on.  I'm not the world's greatest conversationalist, but I thought I would give it a go

So, what is your favorite thing about fall?

meredithcarole

I love pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin waffles (yet, I hate pumpkin pie....), hot chocolate, Thanksgiving, and the (hopefully eventually) cooler weather (yay Florida - ugh).  

lcwed

Going to the corn maze/pumpkin patch and falling leaves.

SillySally24

I'm in agreement with all of you so far.  @clgsquared - I see we're both from SE PA...  The colors started changing, then stopped, but have started again.  But today is definitely not feeling fall-like!  @lcwed - by FI and I are planning a 'party' of sorts where all guests will go to an amazing corn maze (if you do all three it's a couple of miles walking) and a haunted ski mountain/haunted hayride.  Then we'll all head back to our house for a fire with food and beverage

I love nearly all things pumpkin, I even made pumpkin pancakes for breakfast on Sunday, which I ate with my WAWA pumpkin spice coffee.  (for those not from the PA/NJ/DE area, WAWA is our amazing convenience stores)  However - Dairy Queen's pumpkin pie blizzard does not appeal to me at all

I love the cooling temperatures and being able to snuggle in a sweater and sit in front of the fireplace.  I'm recalling all things fall and feeling in my happy place

kelley72

Everything!  I love fall- its just a fun time of year!  First off Football... I LOVE football, my 11 yr old plays a rec league and it so much fun, I love College games (notice my avatar), but even without the pigskin all that others have mentioned are favorites too!  Pumpkin... anything- coffee, cake/bread/pie, etc  Also, the colors of fall and the tingle in the air.  I adore Halloween, and the fun for the boys.  I don't care for true cold weather, but until January I'm good!

KirstenAlecia

hoodies, slippers and fire pits outside........and pumpkin flavored everything!

wannabmama23

I love all of the above!! I love fall...everything. Leaves, warm delicious food, pumpkin, football, Halloween, firepits...I love it all. I hate what follows though! (Well, I love the holidays, too...I just don't like the rest of winter.)

tlc35

I like the cool but not cold weather.  And I actually do enjoy the football as well.  Geaux Saints!

URMySunshine77

I love wearing sweaters, eating pumpkin-themed foods, and seeing jack o'lanterns on doorsteps. 

flyliceandcoffee

I'm not in general a fan of the fall/winter seasons, but I do like the changing colors and that I get to make pumpkin pie! I hate the cold crisp bite to the air (as any good Hawaii gal should), but I can appreciate what it means for fall colors

Davie813

flyliceandcoffee said:

I'm not in general a fan of the fall/winter seasons, but I do like the changing colors and that I get to make pumpkin pie! I hate the cold crisp bite to the air (as any good Hawaii gal should), but I can appreciate what it means for fall colors

Ugh, so agree.  I also detest the shortening days and back-to-school feel in the air. 

If this were a "favorite things about spring" post, I could do a much better job.

Halloween is fun, though.

northernkhaleesi

I'm with you all on the pumpkin everything and the changing colours. Mostly though, I think I love the fact that DH isn't complaining about the hot summer weather - lol!

But the short days do a number on my SAD, and it was dark by 6pm tonight. 

redandblue

Pumpkin spice anything! I love the pumpkin spice! I made an awesome pumpkin loaf the other day! Too die for!

lcwed

@northernkhaleesi I hate the short days too.  Leaving school when it is getting dark is so depressing.  By the time I get done working out and go to pick up DD, it is already dark.

maybebaby3

Fall is my favorite time of year. DH celebrate our anniversary, temps cool down (which is a very good thing in the Deep South!), football, family get-togethers, baking, colors changing...I could go on and on. ❤️

bearfootz

breaking out my scarf collection and wearing fleece jackets

anything apple

tmorash

I just returned from a (Canadian) Thanksgiving weekend at the family cabin that involved burning brush in the crisp fall air, and strolling throught the woods while wearing a scarf. I dislike the short days and cool nights generally, but that was pretty sweet, I must say.

ladycop79

Fall is my favorite!  I live in FL, so we are still going to the beach, BUT I am on a work trip up north right now and I am loving wearing sweaters and seeing the leaves changing. 

Now if someone would just make me a pumpkin pie!

CML11

Tall boots!! I'm slightly obsessed.
Changing leaves. Living in NH we have amazing views of rolling mountains filled with a rainbow of colors.
Stuffed Pumpkin! I was the pickiest eater as a kid, but this was one of my favorite meals. You take a pumpkin, carve it out and put a meatloaf inside (no ketchup or that red sauce). It's to die for. Just had a huge get together last Friday and everyone went back for seconds.

lcwed

@CML11‌ do you bake it in the pumpkin or put it into the pumpkin after it cooks? Also, why no ketchup?

Teenie16

I am personally not a fan of pumpkin anything. I do like that it's finally starting to cool off ( in Los Angeles it was 100° last week) I will soon be able to wear comfy sweaters outside. Originally from NJ I do miss the changing leaves though.

CML11

@lcwed‌ so you carve out all the seeds and crap.
Poke 3-4 holes in the bottom to let the grease drain out

Then put your raw meatloaf inside minus ketchup( I use Betty Crocker version) I'll explain later.

Put the pumpkin top back on.

Stick in the oven at like 400. It can take around 2 hours depending on your pumpkin size.

So you cut it with a little bit of pumpkin and a little meatloaf. Then you put beef gravy over the slice (some people just like it on the meat).
The pumpkin tastes like the most delicious squash and the meatloaf is amazing and juicy. I have actually turned many meatloaf haters around on this one.
Squash+ketchup+gravy = funky taste. No ketchup with this

wannabmama23

@CML11‌ that sounds amazing!! I love unique takes on traditional foods. Gonna have to try this!!

CML11

Oh don't forget to put it in a deep pan with some water in it so that it doesn't burn, stick and ruin your pan!

lcwed

That sounds yummy. I guess you use the bottom rack and take out the top ones or am I thinking too big on pumpkin size.

wvarn

I love the leaves changing and also the fire pits. My birthday is in Nov. so that is fun.  lol But I think my favorite fall thing is the candle scents from Bath and Body Works.  I'm a little obsessed with their fall candles. And I spend a little to much on them.  lol

lcwed

@wvarn Leaves is my favorite scent.  I stock up on them when the big candles are 2 for $20.