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The autumn season is known for its bountiful harvests of sturdy root vegetables and tart fruits, which provide a welcome change after months of summer produce. If you’re already planning the next few months of fall recipes, this handy guide will show you which fruits and vegetables are in season.

• Apples. Perhaps the most popular autumn fruit, apples can be used in pies, tarts, ciders, and even as a healthy handheld snack while on the go.
• Broccoli. Although broccoli grows year-round in most climates, it becomes sweeter and less bitter when harvested in the fall.
• Brussels sprouts. This hearty vegetable can be prepared a variety of different ways and is becoming increasingly popular in the gourmet food world.
• Root vegetables. Carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips, and other root vegetables are common during the autumn season and can be used in soups or roasted in the oven.
• Cranberries. Although cranberries usually take center stage during the wintertime, they’re harvested throughout New England during the fall.
• Figs. These sweet, chewy fruits have a second season later in the fall.
• Garlic. If you prefer to use fresh garlic in recipes as opposed to dried or canned, the fall is the best time to purchase it.
• Artichokes. Top your salads or pizzas with flavorful artichokes, which produce a smaller second crop in the fall.

Fall Fruits and Vegetables [About Food]
The Best Fruits and Veggies to Eat This Fall [Greatist]
What’s In Season? Fall [More Matters]

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While Chinese takeout isn’t usually considered the healthy mealtime option, at Fire Bowl Cafe in South Austin, you’ll find a fresh, healthy take on casual Asian fare. This unique and convenient eatery offers a wide variety of custom options on many different types of stir fry bowls, and everything is prepared using high-quality ingredients completely free of MSG and trans fats.

Begin by choosing your main ingredient from a long list of meats, seafood and tofu, and then add in fresh veggies and savory sauces, like Thai pepper and Kung Pao. There are both noodle and rice bowls to choose from depending on your current cravings, as well as soups and appetizers to pair with your meal.

With hearty portions at affordable prices and even online ordering, Fire Bowl Cafe makes a great choice for a quick lunch or casual dinner.

Fire Bowl Cafe
5601 Brodie Lane
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 899-8998
www.firebowlcafe.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fire-bowl-cafe-austin-3

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