Reasons Why I Love Fall

I get pleasure out of simple things in life. Things like cupcake dessert plates, getting a chemistry problem correct, or discovering that jeggings really aren't as ridiculous of a concept as they seem really make me happy. Another simple pleasure I get is exploring autumn. While New England has its downfalls, this season is not one of them. The Berkshires are absolutely gorgeous this this time of year; everyone and everything seems to come alive. My mom and I have a few traditions, such as going to a local farm every autumn to feed animals and pick pumpkins. The tradition also used to include many apple cider donuts, but my veganism has since gotten in the way of that (I'm working on that one, rest assured). So, here are a few of my favorite things about autumn in The Berkshires:

1) Gourds. Oodles and oodles of them.





Specifically pumpkins...



and whatever this little guy is - I have plans for him, big plans.



2) Feeding goats.




Seriously. I love goats. I wanted to see Men Who Stare at Goats simply because the word "goats" was in the title.

I love cows, sure, but the smell of manure? Not so much. It's a popular smell around here, unfortunately.


You big stinker, you.

3) Foliage. I wish I could accurately portray how beautiful the hills are around these parts. It's simply magical.





I wish #4 would be the pumpkin whoopie pies I was drooling over, but unfortunately those weren't vegan in any capacity. Rest assured, I'm working on that, too.

Everything about autumn just makes me so excited. Pumpkins, apples, pears, fresh cider, farm animals, crisp air, giant piles of leaves, curling up with a blanket and a cup of tea, feeling perfectly comfortable going out in public wearing sweats, staring endlessly at vibrant trees - everything.

Sorry, I have no food to share with you yet. I did just have a face rocking pizza with peppers, mushrooms, olives and Daiya though. That counts, right?