poll results: happy autumn -- let's eat

With the weather cooling down, our tastes turn from ice cream and watermelon to richer foods.

In a recent Evite poll (don't worry; we'll make more), we asked people about their favorite autumn treat. Nearly half voted for pumpkin pie. Apples fared well, too, with 23% craving them caramel covered and another 20% wanting them baked in a pie. Corn bread came in last with just under 10% of the vote.

Hungry now? What seasonal foods are you craving?

Comments

Pomegranites! One of my favorite things to do for fall dinner parties is sprinkle the flavorful pomegranite berries on a tossed salad. The bright color and sweet, tangy flavor really make for a great fall salad.

Plus, I really like the process of harvesting the pomegranite berries. It takes time and skill (one that I've developed over a lifetime of pomegranite eating), but the end result is so worth it.

Nothing says autumn like a house filled with the smell of banana bread. Hot from the oven with a big slice of butter -- that's the first sign of autumn in my book.

Two words: Pumpkin Pie!

I would like to know where the colored leaves picture is from....would like to use it for my own invite

Hi Jill,

Glad you like the photo. That photo came from shutterstock.com, but Evite is adding lots of great new designs with photographs every week!

Check back with us for new designs, and in the meantime, here's my favorite autumn-themed invitation in our gallery:
http://www.evite.com/app/invitations/create/event.do?template=Fallleaves&productPos=1%3A1

Sweet Potatoes Roasting in the Oven...mmm covered with brown sugar and butter.

Anything pumpkin! I've been making pumpkin pancakes for breakfast on Sunday mornings for my family, with warm maple syrup... mmmmmm!

For me autumn comes with home made soup and all freshly baked bread. I try to experiment with soups. One day I would surprise my husband with Butternut Squash soup, Roasted Tomatoe or some other steaming first course meal. And of course baked apples. There are so many different ways to prepare them. But when they are cooking in the oven with a little bit of sugar and cinamon, they smell better than any autumn candle. :)