Fall is here! Or, at least, I'm acting like it is here even though Connecticut has decided to turn into the tropics with 90-degree weather and 100% humidity. But as soon as the calendar hits September, my husband is ready for stews, chili, and hearty meals again. We love spring and summer for the fresh fruits and veggies and light meals. Yet there is something so satisfying about the full belly feeling of a good fall or winter recipe. Which might be driven by the fact that most of our fall recipes are made in the slow cooker. And less work