Harvested in autumn, ripe orange pumpkins are associated with fall holidays and festivals. For Halloween, they are carved as Jack O’Lanterns. For Thanksgiving, pumpkins symbolize the bounty of the harvest and are the main ingredient of a favorite holiday treat, pumpkin pie!

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This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and glitter for you to enjoy!

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Peanuts symbolize mystery since their shells completely hide their contents. Called "treasures beneath the ground," nuts are also associated with wisdom because their contents are compact, sustaining, and enclosed within a single shell. Long ago peanuts were wrapped in gold or silver foil and used as Christmas tree ornaments.

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It’s not really a baby cabbage, but it’s from the same family. The edible sprout was grown near Brussels, Belgium & the French brought them to Louisiana in the 18th century. There are numerous ways to prepare this healthy & tasty vegetable. They are also the weapon of choice at SantaCon, during the annual Brussel Sprout fight!

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Pineapples symbolize friendship and graciousness. They were hung on front doors or gateposts as signs of welcome and hospitality. People eventually began carving designs of pineapples into their doorways to welcome friends or even strangers into their homes.

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Pickled cucumbers are a staple in kitchens across North America. One of the most popular is the dill pickle. Eaten whole, sliced, diced, or speared, pickles are a great way to preserve the year’s cucumber harvest. Americans eat over 2.5 billion pounds of pickles each year!

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Mama Mia! A classic Italian dinner dish, spaghetti and meatballs have been the centerpiece of the dinner table. Grandmothers and mothers have handed down secret family recipes for generations.

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Pecan pie is the perfect blend of nuts, eggs, butter and sugar. This popular pie is a specialty of the Southern U.S. during holidays. Topped with salt, vanilla or ice cream, pecan pie is delicious any time of year. Enjoy a slice of pie!

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A list of popular cuisine of the U.S. is sure to include hot wings. This unbreaded chicken wing is typically coated in a spicy sauce and served with a cooling side of blue cheese or ranch dip. Also known as a Buffalo wing, this dish was first served at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York.

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The signature squiggle. The decadent frosting. The irresistible creme-filled center. Feast your eyes on this iconic cupcake goddess all holiday long.

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Avocado toast is a perfect morning meal composed of a slice of warm crunchy toast topped with creamy avocado. It's a food trend that is here to stay. This open face sandwich can be served with its two simple ingredients or dressed up with spices, cheese, hummus and anything else a cook can dream!

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The champagne flute is designed specifically for this bubbly beverage. Champagne emits 30 bubbles a second! The tall glass flutes evolved to help minimize overflow. Champagne is considered a lucky wine. The bottle, the cork, and the wine itself all have connotations of good fortune. Best of luck!

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