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When the Foodie “Falls” into Their Favorite Season!

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As August comes to an end, my favorite flavors start wafting in! I’m talking all things pumpkin spice, apple crisp and a hint of maple. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I’ll let you in on everything I’m keeping on hand to cozy up this fall!
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My Hometown Haunts in Lakeland, Florida

I just have to share my favorite restaurants with fall menu items from my hometown and local seasonal event during spooky season!

 
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This is one of my favorite local coffee shops. They have the best seasonal coffees and teas all year round but this time of year is my favorite!

Favorite Fall Drink: Apple Chai
Faave Fall Food Item: Pear, Bacon & Brie Flatbread with Butternut Squash Soup
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This local farm puts on a great Corn Maze each year. They have a store where you can by pies, jams, jellies, local honey and more! Their farm stand sells great food and of course they have lots of fall activities! If you're local, you have to pay the...
Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
 
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I follow this mobile coffee food truck all over Lakeland! I love to support small businesses and this one is a true gem! They serve coffee, breakfast and dirty sodas!
Sunrise Espresso
 
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Fresco's Farm to Table menu never disappoints! Their hearty soups and main dishes are the best comfort food!
Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar
 
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I love visiting Keel Farms for their wine tasting, weekly events, farm to table menu and craft beer and cider.
Keel Farms

Fall Recipes I'm Making on Repeat this Season

Nothing makes me feel the season more than the aromatic, spiced flavors of these recipes and cocktails

 
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Butternut squash recipes just hit differently this time of year. They are feel-good comfort food that feels guilt-free.
Ree's Stuffed Butternut Squash Is the Ultimate Fall Dinner
 
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This makes a great breakfast or dessert and is absolutely delightful. This recipe brings a lot of nostalgia for me.
When Temperatures Drop, Make Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
 
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I love to make this on the weekends and have an easy grab & go breakfast on my way to work.
This Pumpkin Coffee Cake Is Breakfast-Approved
 
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This is such an easy weeknight dish. It's a crowdpleaser and everyone loves it!
This Butternut Squash Casserole Has Kale, Bacon, and Cheese
 
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When it starts to get chilly, it's time to make chili! This particular recipe has really unique flavors and is the best recipe for entertaining company.
Hearty Sweet Potato Chili Is a Big Bowl of Comfort
 
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I try so hard to make healthy choices. It's a struggle sometimes but this dish is one you don't have to feel guilty about and it tastes so good! It's a really customizable recipe too.
These Harvest Bowls Are Loaded with Hearty Goodness
 
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This is the easiest quick meal and I love when it comes in season! It's a unique twist on mac n' cheese!
Frozen Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese - 22oz - Good & Gather™

Cocktails I'm Sipping All Season Long

You can't skip out on the fall flavors when you're having a cocktail! Take advantage of the flavors while they're in season. They're super fun to experiment with!

 
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Espresso martinis are one of my favorite cocktails. I love that you can customize them to the season and this particular recipe is FIRE!
Espresso Martini
 
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This cocktail is great to serve at Halloween parties! Everyone LOVES it! It's a great fall twist on a classic recipe.
Easy Maple Horchata
 
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Sangria is always easy for parties and weekends but this recipe makes a fall bonfire feel just right!
Apple Cider Sangria
 
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I'm going to let you in on my secret ingredient to a FIRE Fall Sangria (no pun intended) - If you've never had fireball in your sangria you have to try it!
Fireball Red Hot Cinnamon Blended Whisky - 750ml Plastic Bottle
 
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Spiced rum is the perfect base for several fall cocktails. It's so fun to get creative with flavors and try new drinks!
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum - 1.75L Plastic Bottle
 
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Angry Orchard ciders are the perfect drink to have on hand for a bon fire, halloween party or just a chill weekend!
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider - 6pk/12 fl oz Bottles
 
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I'm a wine girlie through and through so no matter the occasion, I always have these on hand!
Red Blend Red Wine - 3L Box - Wine Cube™

Sweet Treats to Stock Up on During Autumn

Here's my grocery list for the things that satisfy my sweet tooth when fall rolls in!

 
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To all the pumpkin obsessed Jelly Belly fans out there - you're welcome! This is a bag full of your favorite flavor!
Jelly Belly Pumpkin Pie Jelly Beans (3.5 oz Bag) – Fall & Holiday Candy – 1 Pack
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Ghirardelli never disappoints and these seasonal chocolates are just delectable!
Ghirardelli Jack O' Lanterns Halloween Assortment Bag Candy - 4.1oz
 
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For those of you on a health journey, this protein bar brings the fall flavors you're craving with no regrets!
Prime Bites Glazed Pumpkin Spice Protein Brownie - 19g Protein - 2.29oz
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Oreo is always on the A-Game with seasonal flavors! If you're a pumpkin fan you'll LOOOVE these!
Oreo Halloween Green and Orange Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies - 7.14oz/14ct
 
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This is a great twist on a hot chocolate bomb and I love stocking up on these for bon fires and parties!
Fal Harvest Chai and Pumpkin Chai Hot Drink Bombs - 3oz - Favorite Day™
 
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The original PSL is back! You literally have to buy these out to keep them in stock at home for your pumpkin spice fix!
Starbucks Frappuccino Pumpkin Spice - 13.7 fl oz Glass Bottle