pumpkin

Fragrances that smell like food have been popular for years, but they used to come in flavors like vanilla or pumpkin spice.

Over the next month on The Bite, Salon’s food newsletter, I’ll share four recipes that celebrate autumn produce — apples, pumpkin, pears and figs — each designed for weeknights, with store-bought shortcuts where they make sense.

We’ll also learn if a pumpkin can turn back into a carriage.

The waffles’ autumnal rendition incorporates pumpkin purée and seasonal spices like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg to create a warming sweet treat that embodies fall joy.

This fall, that looks like leaning into squash, pumpkins and root vegetables; keeping an eye on budget; and building in a few routine-friendly meals that support my current health goals.