It’s that time of year again: Filling my tote bag with seasonal fruits from the local Palo Alto Farmers Market, on California Avenue, to conjure up all the classic fall flavors. Whipping up the Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp, my kitchen filled with the sweet and comforting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg....

Junior McKayla Mar’s favorite cultural food is “halo-halo,” a dessert from the Philippines. Layering shaved ice, condensed milk and a variety of toppings, halo-halo — which means “mix-mix” in Tagalog — is a refreshing dessert full of contrasting textures. “You can honestly put anything...

Compiled by Amanda Lee Sometimes adding a little spice can bring your favorite hot cocoa to a new level. Add some cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, vanilla extract (or seeds, if you’re fancy), peppermint extract or even ginger. Use almond milk, dairy- free chocolate, or even unsweetened...