Welcome to the Lifestyle Column of The Jetstream Journal! Previously the Fashion Column, this column will now not only have articles about fashion, but will also have pieces about anything and everything that may lead to a happier and healthier you. Part of enjoying life is simply allowing yourself to appreciate the little things. By helping you do so, Tali and I will alternate writing articles twice a month that could change your life (hence the label of lifestyle). Check here for recipes, fashion, beauty trends, and pop culture, along with tips and tricks for positivity, motivation, and happiness.

Five Fun Fall Desserts

Throughout autumn, nothing compliments the newly red and gold leaves, or the adventure-filled pumpkin patch visits like these tasty treats. Dream up your own concoctions or dive into these delicious recipes to add more energy and creativity into your life this fall season.

Autumn Harvest Cobbler:

Nothing says fall like freshly harvested fruits and homemade cobbler. Dive into this delicious dessert complete with apples, apricots, and raisins. Feel free to add other fruit and always remember to eat with whipped cream or ice cream.

Link: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/autumn-harvest-cobbler

Mini Pumpkin Custards:

Half the calories, twice the fun, this smaller crust-less version of pumpkin pie is great for the fall season. Short and sweet, it’s quite an interesting and delectable alternative to this traditional treat.

Link:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mini-pumpkin-custards

Swedish Apple Pie:

Apple pie meets apple crisp in this scrumptious seasonal dish. It has a healthier crust, but is still just as tasty. Nuts (your choice) will additionally make it delightfully distinctive. Also great with whipped cream or ice cream (sense a theme?).

Link:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/swedish-apple-pie

Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars:

Whip up a batch of these bars around Thanksgiving, or anytime when you’re craving an intriguing taste. Rather than a casserole, try the cheesecake way to use sweet potato. With this quick and easy recipe, it’ll take no time at all to create something “healthy” and hearty, good for the soul and good for the heart.

Link:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-potato-cheesecake-bars

Deluxe Pumpkin Cheesecake:

As a combination of two delicious flavors, pumpkin and cheesecake, this fascinating mixture will wow your family and friends, especially during the autumn season. Add chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, or crushed gingersnap cookies to spice up this unforgettable dessert even further.

Link:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/deluxe-pumpkin-cheesecake

Have fun trying out these flavorful recipes, and have a fantastic fall season! Thank you for reading, and check back in two weeks for an interesting take on the classic, but also evolving style of homecoming fashion.

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This vegan pumpkin cheesecake is pretty similar in appearance to the recipe for Deluxe Pumpkin Cheesecake. With just a bit more cream cheese, and more of a swirling effect on the mixture, the latter is a slightly different, but still delicious. Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons license. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/deluxe-pumpkin-cheesecake