The stick was the cave cook’s first utensil, no doubt. And handy, once she installed fire. A deft union of form and function, a stick serves as pot, potholder, plate and fork — in one. Though neither ...

It is the aroma of fall in my house, from a lit scented candle, to apple crisp piping hot from the oven or a steaming cup of apple cider with a cinnamon stick stir; I even sprinkle some in my coffee ...