As the sweltering days begin to ebb and the evenings offer the respite of a cool breeze, are you hankering for a hot pot, or hoping for a hot roasted kuri (chestnut) already? I know I am. In Japanese, fall is often known as the best season to whet your appetite or shokuyoku no aki. And, when you take a look at the bounty of seasonal foods around this time of year, it is no wonder that autumn has become especially known for its culinary pleasures. Maybe you’re already familiar with Japanese sweet potatoes and the impressive variety of mushrooms available year-round, but particularly come fall a…