Hello, harvest friends, and welcome to October. Wherever you may be, I hope you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables that the season promises.

Though it may seem as if “back-to-school” wrapped up weeks ago, you can still make your way into the learning mode with Monica Bhide’s Introduction to Food Writing course. The class begins October 25, and Monica delivers on all fronts when it comes to communicating about food. Browse her portfolio of cookbooks, articles, essays and recipes, and learn more about her six-week food writing course.