Original Commentary
After the weeks they had, they weren't going to go grocery shopping any time soon. I'm sure that they ended up eating out a lot and, like Ms. Taylor, had to throw out a good chunk of their food. -Terrence

This year we didn't get many trick-or-treaters... actually, we didn't get any. So yes, we still have lots of left over Halloween candy as well. -Isabel

Modern Commentary
That list of food was meant to evoke a sort of spring picnic, which is the opposite of your hearty and squash-rich fall meals.

And leftover Halloween candy- Terrence