It is nothing new that many people love the change in season from summer to fall. With it's annual tradition of brilliant colors in purples, reds and even yellows and oranges. If you plan a road trip during this time, which I highly recommend it, go right when the tress have started changing colors. You will get the full show of the fall changes with color during this time. During this time, plan other trips as well to take advantage of the color change too. Plan trips such as hiking, fishing, canoeing and even just a drive through a different part of the country where you live.

During this season change, pumpkins are a big staple as well. They make great jack-o-lanterns for the October holiday, but they are filled with vitamins as well. Roasted pumpkin seeds and even oven baked pumpkin is a great addition to your dinner table settings.

Apples are in season at this time of year as well. Many pumpkin patches offer the “you-pick” patches of apples as well pumpkins too. Apple cider is always a welcome fall drink in our home and with a bit of cinnamon added, it's a great breakfast treat too.

Cranberries and nuts are another great fall addition. Cranberries are packed full of the "good-for-you" nutrients and, of course, eating nuts in moderation is always important. Pecans are the best nuts to enjoy this time of year and stocking up on nuts and cranberries while they are in season and adding them to your baking and cooking is a plus. Try making a cranberry apple-nut pie and pumpkin tart for your next holiday gathering to help take advantage of all that the fall season offers.

Happy Fall!