THE END OF SUMMER is always tough , but the beginning of fall is fabulous . The weather tends to be crisp and clear , there ’ s a crackle of excitement in the air as the foliage puts on a show before the leaves finally fall , and there ’ s the food and drinks .
After ignoring the oven for most of the hot summer months , it ’ s time to start baking and roasting again . Rich fall flavors — from pumpkin and apple to pear and pomegranate — and all the herbs and spices that go with them make an appearance on menus . Beverage preferences move from light and bright to fuller-bodied beers and wines and more spirit-forward cocktails and hot drinks .
This issue includes plenty of tips , tricks and recipes to enhance your food and beverage experiences this fall . For instance , if you like a dank , piney IPA , the chef , rapper and author Action Bronson has created two unique recipes to pair with this style of beer . See page 5 for more .
Planning a party ? We have tips on how to batch cocktails in advance to save you time and stress on the day of your event , as well as a few supersize recipes , on page 11 .
Curious about gin and wondering about all the new styles , flavors and craft brands coming onto the market ? Check out our deep dive into the category on page 13 .
If wine is more your thing , our expert Marnie Old provides insight on how to pair vino with spicy fare on page 12 . We also have ratings and reviews of sparkling wines ( page 14 ) as you gear up for the December holidays .
And of course we have cocktails , from the finest fall-themed sips on page 8 to Halloween-inspired libations ( page 7 ), as well as favorite recipes shared by two of our featured mixologists .
The transition from sandals to sweater weather can be a little rough at first , but there is plenty to celebrate in the fall , and we ’ re here to help you do that . Cheers !
Melissa Dowling Editor
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– Fall 2022 Vol . 3 No . 3
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