It’s just one week until the first official day of fall is here, and that means it’s the season for hearty, hot food to fight off the autumn chill.

There are many enticing flavours associated with fall, from figs to pears to pumpkin spice (what else?), and we’ve pulled together a delicious menu inspired by the flavours of the season that’s sure to impress at next dinner party.

Bon appetit!

The last long weekend of the summer has arrived, and that means making the most of the (hopefully) mild weather and spending time with family and friends.

And what better way to enjoy time together than over a delicious meal?

According to Christina Mouratoglou and Adrien Carré, authors of the new cookbook Mazi: Modern Greek Food, in Greece, every meal begins with a selection of mezedes — a variety of small dishes shared among a group and served with warm, crusty bread and refreshing, ice-cold ouzo.

Considering mazi means “together” in Greek, it’s a fitting title for this new book. It’s also the name of Mouratoglou and Carré’s London restaurant, which has been bringing people together to enjoy Greek food since 2012.

This Saturday, beekeepers and honey lovers across America will be celebrating National Honey Bee Day to bring awareness to the importance of bees and their vital role in sustainable farming.

It’s safe to say we would quickly go hungry without bees. Bees are responsible for pollinating around 30 percent of the world’s crops as well as 90 percent of all wild plants. (Learn how to plant a pollinator-friendly garden here.)

Aside from being vital to our existence and the creators of one of the world’s most delicious natural foods, honey bees are also super cute. Not only do they communicate through dancing, but they also make an adorable “boop” sound when surprised.

Plus they look great on a cake, as expert cake decorator Tracey Mann shows in her book Cake Decorating Skills.