Fall = Food

The official start of fall is only a few weeks away, and as the air turns crisp, the delicate fruits and vegetables of the summer will give way to an autumnal bounty of apples, pumpkins, root vegetables and more. Hearty greens such as Brussels sprouts, nuts that reach their ripe age this time of year and cheeses that have been aging over the summer take center stage. Many of the fresh produce available in the fall months also reaps health benefits -- fruits and vegetables with dark, rich colors, such as kale and pomegranate, are often packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. Beer gets darker, soups get heartier, hot chocolate gets boozier and nights get colder. Fall is by far the greatest time of the year. Oh, and did I mention football......