It's that time of the summer when the weeks have slipped by and Labor Day is fast approaching -- and you know what that means? Autumn . . . Then Winter . . . OMG, where did summer go, and why am I suddenly thinking about food??? Not your healthy kind of food either. Absolutely not. I'm talking creme puffs, apple pies, muffins, chocolate, cupcakes, chocolate and more. Did you just see my thighs blow up? To me it's always a sign of impending autumn, swift breezes, candles and fireplaces glowing -- and, naturally, comfort food. It's a cyclical thing, I guess. Anyway, here's a list of authors whose food-centered stories will make you smile, laugh, cry and sigh. Stacey Ballis Jennifer Colgan Vanessa Greene Joanne Harris Marsha Mehran Meredith Meleti Richard Morais Jeanne Ray Amy Reichert Happy Eating - uh, Reading!