Hey, we got all the way to the end of October, and I forgot to suggest that we should make this October Apple Crisp recipe. Well, what’s in a name? Not much I guess as this will still be delicious whenever you (and I) make it.

But there is one fall treat on the Island that may be fleeting: Apple Cider Donuts. Fearless Island foodie Laura Holmes Haddad went on A Hunt For Apple Cider Donuts and discovered that Life At Humphrey’s in Vineyard Haven and Mo’s Lunch in Oak Bluffs – only on Saturday mornings, and only during the fall – are the places to head for these tangy, cinnamon-sugar coated pastries. Turns out that the donut batter at the MoGlo Food Truck also has a bit of apple cider in it.

All three of these donuts are delicious, though only the donut from Life at Humphrey’s has been chosen by Alex Schwartz, aka the Apple Cider Donuteur (@ciderdonuteur), to be on the Best Apple Cider Donut List and the Cider Donut Map of New England. Find out more about all three here.

Speaking of fleeting: the commercial bay scallop season has opened in Edgartown and other towns will soon follow suit, meaning you will now be able to buy fresh bay scallops at Island seafood stores. (But only through March!) Here’s my annual reminder to cook them quickly over a good bit of heat – and always to deglaze those browned bits on the bottom of the pan for a tasty sauce. Start with this recipe for Simple Sautéed Bay Scallops with Two Pan Sauces.