Pumpkin spice and apple cider season is truly upon us. In my neck of the woods, the temperature is perfect for camping, the nights just cool enough to necessitate extra time in front of the campfire. Here is a list of produce in season in the Eastern U.S. this month:

• Apples
• Arugula
• Basil
• Beans
• Beets
• Broccoli & Broccoli Rabe
• Brussel Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery & Celery Root
• Chard
• Chicories
• Cilantro
• Cucumbers
• Fennel
• Grapes
• Greens
• Kale
• Kohlrabi
• Leeks
• Lettuce
• Mint
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Parsnips
• Peppers
• Pumpkin
• Radishes
• Radicchio
• Raspberries
• Sage
• Scallions
• Shallots
• Sorrel
• Spinach
• Summer Squash
• Sweet Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Turnips
• Winter Squash

Here are a few ideas of what to do with that bounty, from my personal recipe stash:

Roasted Pork Chops With Drunken Honeycrisp Apples
Pumpkin Chili
Broccoli Muffins

You can find what is in season for you at the following links:
http://www.sustainabletable.org/seasonalfoodguide/
http://www.fieldtoplate.com/guide/