Fall means football, tailgating, and cooler weather (eventually, right?). And if you’re a foodie, it also calls for a change in menu. Personally, it is hands down my favorite time of year. I absolutely love fall baking and for all of you out there who do as well, we’ve cooked up a little contest just for you.

We want your favorite fall pie recipe! Once all submissions are received, the Haydel’s will choose their top 5 and make them. The winner will be determined via taste test and voted on by a panel of expert judges (in other words, folks that know delicious…I am a self appointed judge and I promise, you can trust me!). When submitting your recipe, be sure to think fall.

“Autumn comes slowly in New Orleans. The grass remains a stubborn green, but the heat gives way to a gentle warmth.”- A Love Song For Bobby Long

In addition to a $150 Haydel’s gfit card, the winning pie recipe will also be featured in an upcoming post here on Haydelicious. We’re accepting entries now through September 15th, 2013. The winning entry will be announced the first week of October. You may email your recipe to info@haydelbakery.com or mail it to Fall Pie Contest, Haydel’s Bakery, 4037 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121. Please include your name, address, daytime telephone number and any interesting history or side notes about the recipe.

Get to submitting y’all and happy fall! – M.T.