I have referenced the phenomenon of universal love for chili among the vegan community before. You may reference it here. I make some variation of that recipe all the time and I love it :) Chili is the ultimate Fall food for me. I think it's because I first learned to make it during the fall.

Of course the first chili I ever made was from Giada <3. It was technically called something like "Spicy Italian Bean Stew" but I don't know what about it was Italian per se, but it was a spicy, warming, hearty bean stew and I loved it. I made it so many different ways-- mushroom chili, chile verde, white bean chili, black bean chili, chili con (sin) carne, chili with tofu, chili with meatballs, chili with tempeh, chili with ice cream.. Into it? 

The next best thing about chili is- Fixings. Guacamole, or just avocado, chipotle crema, cashew queso, coconut swirl, chopped tomatoes, chopped chives, scallions, potato chips- whathaveyou. The fun part is the interactive customization. No matter what you throw in your chili, make sure you serve it with cornbread because it's just not the same without!

A big pot of chili is a great way to feed yourself for at least a week, or to share some with friends, family, or someone who is in need of some comfort food.