10 New Food Products to Make You Feel All the Fall-ish Things

"There's nothing cooler than being able to say, 'This chef's knife? Yeah, I made it. NBD.' Seriously, this is a badass DIY project — and you can actually get all the supplies you need in one nifty DIY Chef's Knife Making Kit From Man Crates ($180). I got this for my boyfriend, and he's been whittling away refining our knife while I patiently wait with some meaty fillets begging to be chopped up! Not only is it a perfect project for any kitchen gadget whiz, but it also makes an excellent gift for your craftiest of friends." — Nicole Iizuka, senior producer and director

"I'll admit, I'm not the most Halloween-obsessed person in my friend group, but I do love embracing spooky upgrades to a few of my favorite things for the month — like red wine. The 2014 Ravenswood Besieged Red Blend ($22) has an eerily dark label that makes me want to pour a glass, light some Halloween candles, and watch horror movies. The full-bodied red blend is made with Petite Sirah, Carignane, and Zinfandel grapes and has notes of black cherry, blackberries, and baking spices, so I'm betting it would be great in a batch of mulled wine, too." — EC

"As it is, I eat a lot of applesauce. We keep GoGo Squeez stocked in our fridge at work all the time, so honestly, I eat one for breakfast almost daily. But then GoGo Squeez went and created a limited-edition Apple Pumpkin Spice Applesauce option (in stores) for the season that just screams Fall. The snack has just enough pumpkin flavor to make it taste festive but still retains its awesome apple flavor. I can't get enough!" — Hedy Phillips, editor, Living

"While at Cocktails in the City, I got the chance to check out a few new brands on the market and absolutely fell in love with Backwards Distilling Company, a small-batch distillery out in Wyoming. My attention was immediately grabbed by its circus-inspired artwork, but the true test came when sampling the Strongman Gin ($36) and is what got me hook, line, and sinker. It was unlike any other gin I'd ever had before — with a very intense woodsy aroma, a bold peppery flavor, and a slightly sweet, well-rounded finish that made me wish I was sipping it on ice next to a roaring campfire. If you get the chance to try it, do it. It's so worth it!" — NI