Eat, drink and be merry: seasonal cravings

From scented candles to lattes, you've probably noticed that shops have gotten a dose of autumn lately. But how much do seasonal changes influence what we buy and what we crave? Fall flavors and comfort. We're really lucky here in Newfoundland that fall is when abundance hits us. We have access to so many local delicious flavors. One, two, three, let's go! Like autumn-inspired cocktails. A little bit of spice that warms us from the inside out. I think people crave that kind of cozy and comfort this time of year. It's a good day for pumpkins. Freshly grown like these vegetables. Most people like to eat it raw or some people make it pickles. Comfort foods and treats this time of the year are a hot commodity. Everyone that's coming through, they're cooking a feast for all their loved ones Or they're going somewhere and they want to contribute a bottle of beet here and there. And shoppers aren't just setting the table for two-legged friends. We also have our moose liver as well. So this is our probably best seller. Morgan Burke says consumers want fall finds for furry friends. I think it's the cozy weather especially. Like, as the weather starts changing, you know, you want your sweater, you want a sweater for your pet, cozy for your furry friend. But the weather's starting to get cool, the leaves are starting to fall down. Plants like lavender in full bloom are capturing that beauty in the eye of shoppers. I think in the fall of the year, people just have an innate sense of wanting comfort and warmth and that sort of thing. It's really nice to have something like homemade. Like Korean kimchi or kittens in a cup, autumn isn't just a change in seasonal colors, but seasonal cravings. They're planning to eat well and be merry. Yeah, and they do look for things that give them joy. Holding on to these final golden days, after all, you'll need those mittens soon enough. People are starting to think about Christmas too, so yeah. Leila Baldwin, CBC News, St. John's.