Seasonal Tastes

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This week has flown by. Fall is rapidly encroaching on the city, but in a smooth seductive way -- we have no idea that we are being charmed in to winter, but the cassanova season keeps on working its magic. 

On the way home yesterday, I stopped by a Farmers Market near the McPherson Square Metro and saw the most colorful fall produce - bright red, green, and yellow peppers, radishes fresh from the dirt, greens of all varieties, apples, pears, and gorgeous autumn flowers. Dusky mauve hydrangeas, orange sunflowers, and bunches of lavender.  Cheeses from local dairies, locally raised meats, and raw sheeps wool, which was rather unusual but interesting nonetheless. All of this beauty converged under the setting sun, and for a few minutes the hustle of the end-of-day commute was put on hold.

Seasonal brews are a small part of this great season, but they add so much enjoyment to all of the other sensory changes that we experience right about now.  Last night, a friend told me about the Bell's Best Brown, a fall seasonal, as well as the Hop Slam, so I've got my tasting list updated and ready to go.  Additionally, with the abundance of fresh apples right now, I feel like I ought to try some new ciders, although they haven't traditionally been my go-to drink of choice.  There are some intriguing porters that are surfacing on shelves too...but part of me wants to hold on to the warmer weather just a little bit longer, and thinks that drinking porters too early might somehow prematurely summon the cold and snow.

Stay warm and enjoy the season -- Happy Weekending!