The smells of warm apple pie or fresh baked bread are two of the pleasures of fall. Especially in today's anxiety-provoking world, there's a welcoming spot at home for cozy comfort foods.
The famous fountains at the Bellagio won't be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won't be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort.
They are particularly popular as part of holiday meals such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. And if you think you don't like Brussels sprouts, maybe you just haven't had them prepared well.