Let’s face it, friends. Summer’s cooked. The air is getting crisper, the leaves are changing colors, and the world is covered in a thin layer of pumpkin-spice-everything. As cookout season starts to fade, it can be challenging to keep your meals feeling as fresh and flavorful as they did all summer long.
The good news is that each season has its own unique flavors to embrace. By making a few simple swaps and focusing on freshness, you can keep your diet exciting and even balanced year-round. With Godshall’s smoky, savory meat, it’s easy to add that extra boost of flavor no matter the time of year.
Fresh Mornings
Fall mornings often feel busier and more rushed than summer’s laid-back starts. To keep things simple and fresh, set yourself up with easy add-ins that brighten breakfast. Create your own small indoor herb garden full of fresh herbs, like mint, basil, or parsley, making it easy to toss a handful into a smoothie or yogurt bowl. You can easily pair this with Godshall’s Turkey Bacon for a protein-packed start that keeps you fueled for school, work, or weekend errands.
Swap With The Seasons
One of the easiest ways to keep meals feeling fresh is to shift with the produce of the season. Fall is full of colorful fruits and vegetables like all sorts of squash, sweet potatoes, apples, pears, and more. This is the time to get creative with the seasonal produce like making a sweet potato chili with bacon or using fresh apples as a lighter dessert. During the summer, light salads filled with cucumbers and tomatoes taste refreshing. As the season changes, swap those raw veggies for heartier roasted bowls with squash and carrots or mushrooms. Sprinkle in crumbles of Godshall’s Turkey Bacon, and suddenly your veggie bowl feels elevated with a smoky and satisfying flavor.
Comfort That’s Still Fresh
Cooler weather naturally calls for cozy comfort food, but it doesn’t have to mean heavy. This season is perfect for exploring different types of soups that keep you feeling warm and satisfied. Take advantage of this weather and maximize the coziness by diving into a fall soup rotation filled with pumpkin, lentil, or chicken tortilla soups. Instead of a summer bacon cheeseburger by the grill, try a bowl of butternut squash soup topped with crispy beef bacon. The richness of the butternut squash soup paired with the smoky crunch of bacon make a balanced dish that warms you up without weighing you down.
With a little creativity, you can enjoy the flavors of each season without giving up variety or satisfaction. Lean on seasonal produce, make smart swaps, and let Godshall’s Simply Better Bacons add that deliciously smoky protein-packed boost to keep your meals exciting all year long.
