 Fall Foodie Favourites - Seasonal Snacks for Autumn
by superobinchan33
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Hey, folks! We've reached the Month of Gathering, meaning it's time to prepare our bellies for the food-filled fall season. As the days grow shorter and the air gets chillier, most Neopets find themselves longing for a certain calibre of edible creations that complements the surrounding orange and brown hues of nature. Out with watermelons and pineapples, and in with pumpkins! No more iced lattes - it's time for hot drinks to keep your hands warm! And put down those chicken wings - 'tis the season for turkey! To help you expand your palate or to simply find a new fall fav, I've compiled a list of some of Neopia's tastiest autumn-themed dishes. Check out the list below to find out what grub to grab, with prices ranging from cheap to gourmet! Food Name: Autumnberry Where To Find It: Meri Acres Farm - Pick Your Own  Why You Should Try It: The unique Autumnberry tops our list because it's a simple, forageable find that quite literally has "autumn" in its name! This slimy-looking berry might be a little too juicy for some, but if you don't mind the mess made by its dripping outer layer, you're in for a fresh treat. This berry fits perfectly with the Month of Gathering spirit because what's more seasonally relevant than gathering your own farm-fresh produce? Perfect for a quick snack, as long as you've got some napkins. Food Name: Honey Basted Turkey Leg Where To Find It: Meridell - Merifoods  Why You Should Try It: Traditional turkey is far too bland for some Pets' tastes. Carnivores who have a hankering for a hearty meal and a super sweet meat will absolutely adore this mouth-watering offering from Merifoods! The Honey Basted Turkey Leg is a beast of a bird dish that may require two hands (or paws) to hold because of its mighty size. It's also another messy meal on our list since it's slathered in ooey-gooey honey, but if you don't mind getting a little sticky (okay, probably very sticky), your stomach will thank you for treating it to the sweetest turkey leg in Skarl's kingdom! Food Name: Roasted Chestnut Ice Lolly Where To Find It: Top of Terror Mountain - Super Happy Icy Fun Snow Shop  Why You Should Try It: Perhaps your Pet is an outlier who goes against the norm and likes cold food during cold seasons. Or maybe they grew up on Terror Mountain and have a natural affinity for choosing chilly treats. Either way, ice pop-loving Neopets are sure to appreciate the peculiar flavour and temperature combo of the Roasted Chestnut Ice Lolly. This strange food takes the sweet, nutty flavour of roasted chestnuts and turns it into a brain freeze-inducing icy treat on a stick. Don't try to roast this on an open fire - it'll melt (and possibly burn your wooden stick)! Food Name: Autumn Usuki Cake Where To Find It: The Neopian Bazaar - The Bakery  Why You Should Try It: Do you love fall? Do you love cake? Most importantly, do you love Usuki? If your answer to all three of those questions is "yes," then the fantastic Autumn Usuki Cake is the sweet baked treat for you! This spice cake is served up by Neopia Central's very own Breadmaster, and it's specially-designed to bear the likeness of everyone's favourite fashionista doll. It's shaped like Usuki, it's iced like Usuki, and... well, I'm not sure if it tastes like Usuki, because I don't tend to lick my collectable dolls (and I don't recommend that you do, either).
The next part of this list is specifically dedicated to everyone's favourite orange gourd - the pumpkin! Perhaps seen as the flavour of fall itself, give these pumpkin-themed treats a try.
Food Name: Pumpkin Pancakes Where To Find It: Neovia - The Crumpetmonger  Why You Should Try It: What's a better choice for breakfast than a nice short stack of pancakes? The answer: a short stack of PUMPKIN pancakes, with extra pumpkin spice! They even come with a generous pat of butter on top. These are sweet enough that you may not even need to pour syrup on them, but if your sweet tooth commands you to do so, go for it! The Crumpetmonger really knocked it out of the park with this bountiful helping of fluffy orange goodness. If you want to "pumpkin spice" up your morning, this is the perfect way to start any fall day!
Food Name: Candy Pumpkin Latte Where To Find It: Roo Island - The Coffee Cave  Why You Should Try It: This one's for our caffeine fiends out there. This warm beverage is a must-have for autumn-adoring Pets when the temperature starts to drop. The Coffee Cave serves up this fall favourite year-round, so you never have to go without if you're craving its creamy top layer and sprinkle of cinnamon, but I personally think it tastes better when you drink it sitting next to a cozy, lit fireplace. The tiny candy pumpkins adorning the cream are absolutely adorable, too!
Food Name: Pumpkin Chip Surprise Where To Find It: The Deserted Fairground - Spooky Food  Why You Should Try It: I'd be remiss if I had a fall food list without at least one spooky food entry! If you're brave enough to venture into the Haunted Woods and take a trip to its (slightly questionable) food cart at the fairground, check to see if the cackling Bruce running the business has this interesting dessert in stock. It consists of a delightful little carved pumpkin stuffed with decadent pumpkin-flavoured cookie dough and slathered with chocolate chip icing. If its cheerful little grin isn't enough to brighten your spirits, then the sweet flavours sure will!
Food Name: Tofu Pumpkin Where To Find It: Neopia Central - Neopian Fresh Foods  Why You Should Try It: Are your Neopets health-conscious? Do they prefer vegan options when dining? Or are they just bored of traditional fall flavours? Then feast your eyes on the unique Tofu Pumpkin. This isn't your ordinary white pumpkin - if you bite into it expecting pulp and seeds, you'll be surprised to instead encounter the smooth, neutral taste of tofu. You could eat it by itself, but the "plain" nature of tofu lends itself to complementing other flavours. Instead, try combining it with other flavours to enhance the taste. In fact, if you like both tofu and regular pumpkins, try using them both in a hot, tasty soup recipe!
I hope this guide helps introduce you to some new fall favourites. Get your cosy sweaters ready and head out to the shops to treat your taste buds!
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