From Our EIC: 'Tis The Season for Outdoor Pizza Making

"I'll stick with it all summer, of course, grilling up all manner of meats and vegetables while drinking beers with my dog hanging out on the lawn just a few feet away. And I entertain quite a bit over the summer as well. It's all very nice and very Norman Rockwell, but you know what it also is? It's fucking hot. Despite what we've come to accept as the norm, standing over a grill on a 90-degree day is crazy work. The payoff is great, sure, but no greater than it was on May 15 when it was 72 degrees."

"So that brings us to fall grilling. There is perhaps no better feeling than cooking outdoors when temperatures are in the 60s or, hell, even the 50s. Being afforded the opportunity to wear a light jacket while grilling is about as good as it gets for me. The problem, though, is that come October, I'm not really looking to make any of the stuff I was making all summer. There are only so many burgers and steaks a man can eat, and corn's not in season anymore, which is an enormous, depressing bummer. And besides all that, there's obviously the seasonal inclination to want to start making various roasts and braises to fully lean into the coziness of it all. But that, reader, is where I would argue that outdoor pizza-making is the perfect fall activity. You get to enjoy the cool, brisk weather while preparing a food that feels perfectly in keeping with the spirit of the season, given its relative heartiness and ability to be paired"

Grilling is commonly associated with summer but often works best in spring and fall when temperatures are milder. Summer grilling can be uncomfortably hot, making early-season grilling more enjoyable. By October, typical summer fare like burgers, steaks, and corn loses appeal, and seasonal preferences shift toward roasts and braises. Cooler weather invites wearing light jackets and enjoying outdoor cooking without excessive heat. Outdoor pizza-making combines fall-appropriate heartiness and versatility with comfortable outdoor conditions, enabling cooks to embrace coziness while preparing food that pairs well with seasonal flavors.

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