ing to try something new, you can never go wrong with either of these classic fall flavors in foods or drinks. Apple: ■Apple butter ■Apple cider (hot, cold, or sparkling) ■Apple/cider donuts ■Apple crisp ■Apple fritters ■Apple pie ■Apple slices with peanut butter (not very “fall,” but a healthy, yummy snack!) ■Apple turnovers ■Apple walnut coffee cake ■Caramel apples ■Sauteed cinnamon apples Pumpkin: ■Pumpkin bread ■Pumpkin cheesecake ■Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins ■Pumpkin hot chocolate ■Pumpkin ice cream ■Pumpkin pancakes or waffles ■Pumpkin ravioli ■Pumpkin roll (with cream cheese filling) ■Pumpkin soup ■Pumpkin spice latte (PSL) Get into the festive fall spirit by visiting a local pumpkin patch or an apple orchard as a family. Picking apples or selecting the “perfect” pumpkin can be a fun way to al- low your kids to contribute to decorating or a snack/meal while enjoying the great out- doors. Plus, apples are fiber-rich and heart- healthy! Note: Apple picking might be more enjoyable for older kids. There are all kinds of things you can do with your pumpkins: paint them, carve them up, or stage them (like stacking) on the front porch, to name a few. While people typically eat the apples they pick, you can also use them for unique DIY projects like creating apple garlands. Whether you’re “Team Apple,” “Team Pumpkin,” or prefer neither, there’s no questioning the impact they have made on our country—and the seasonal menus at the restaurants and coffee shops around town. I say, why not make it a “both and” instead of an “either or”?! Worse comes to worse, I guess you can always try the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving diet this year: buttered toast, popcorn, pretzels, and jelly beans… Happy pumpkin and apple season, folks! Enjoy them while they last! ■Pumpkin whoopie pies ■Roasted pumpkin seeds FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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