Canada is a fan of seasonal food, and the autumn brings a delicious selection! Check this out and prepare to whet your appetite. (http://navut.com)

1. blog.navut.com http://blog.navut.com/fall-foods-in-canada/
Fall Foods in Canada | In Photos
Candied apples are some of the best seasonal treats
Most North American mammals are in the habit of hibernating around this time of year, and people are no exception. For
this purpose, they make sure to gorge themselves on delicious seasonal treats, to ensure that they’re nice and plump to
survive the vicious deep freeze of winter. …Ok, perhaps that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but come the frosty nip of autumn,
Canadians certainly do like to console themselves with wonderful seasonal celebrations of food and family. We followed a
typical Montreal family to see what kinds of delectable treats they like to prepare together around September and October.
This falls into line with Canadian Thanksgiving, but these particular lip-smacking favourites tend to reappear throughout
the fall months as seasonal local produce peaks. Try not to drool too much over your keyboards, dear readers.

2. Jack-o-Lanterns, in their pre-pumpkin pie phase
Pumpkins and other kinds of squash are typically carved to make jack-o-lanterns as above, but their juicy flesh can be also
be used to make a variety of delicious foods like pies, soups and dense sweet breads. They are heavily available in late
September and October, so Canadians make the best of them.

3. Twice baked potatoes are a Canadian favourite
Twice-baked potatoes are a comforting Thanksgiving side-dish, but can me made anytime (usually in fall or winter) to
warm up shivering tummies.

4. Delicious barbecued turkey
This is typically a Thanksgiving or Christmas dish, and most people look forward to roasting their turkey once the air gets a
slight chill and the leaves turn orange. Ottawa residents, who have apparently been experiencing wild-turkey related
troubles, will be delighted to know that turkey is less caloric and fatty than chicken, and on a barbecue, takes only about 2-
3 hours to cook.

5. Pumpkin pies are a favourite in Canada
Here are dozens of miniature pumpkin pies, (arguably some of the best fall foods) which can easily be made from just one
small or medium pumpkin. Pumpkins have an exceedingly high yield and are relatively low cost during the autumn
(unfortunately for my waistline).

6. Pecan pies are gooey and delicious
Pecan and apple pies are also traditional favourites and every family seems to have their own version. No matter how you
slice them, they’re always delicious!

7. A typical West-Coast treat, Nanaimo Bars
These devilishly delicious treats known as Nanaimo Bars hail all the way from British Columbia, and are named after the
town of Nanaimo, which is just about 85 kilometres West of Vancouver. There’s much dispute over whom, exactly,
invented them (either an enterprising housewife or the mayor or Nanaimo from way back when) but one thing’s for sure:
they’re a one of a kind Canadian dessert!
We hope you enjoyed this tantalizing taste of autumn, and we highly encourage you to try this Canadian fall food as soon
as you can!
Furthermore, if you’re interested in experiencing autumn’s delights in Canada for yourself, be sure to try out
Navut’s Neighborhood Finder to find out which seasonally-friendly spot is perfect for you!
(Photos: Special thanks to Catie Lee for making us all extremely hungry through her delicious photos.)