These recipes are prepared with ingredients, which are widely available in September, at least from a Dutch or Western European perspective. Summer is almost over and so are the holidays. We are moving towards autumn, the first acorns appear in the woods. Luckily we still enjoy some sunny and warm days, but it can also be windy and cold. Therefore, we have a lot of variation in food: from a salad to eat outside to a soup to eat close to the fire.