The author states that September is the hardest month of the year to cook for. ^[1] After summer holidays, many Spanish kitchens are found to be in a depleted state with empty refrigerators and minimal pantry supplies. ^[2] Families are returning to daily routines involving work and school expenses, creating a sense of financial pressure to tighten their belts after summer excesses. ^[3] Sharing positive messages and good wishes on social media has become a popular custom during the first days of September. ^[4] The article states that September marks the beginning of a new cycle where landscapes transform and temperatures change in various regions. ^[5] Many mothers and fathers experience a feeling of relief when returning to their daily routines after the summer. ^[6] September is a time when many people discuss post-vacation syndrome and the difficulty of resuming daily schedules. ^[7] The author notes that the weather in September often remains hot despite the calendar change. ^[8] The author observes that grocery store shelves are already laden with pumpkin spice products during September. ^[9] The article lists the proverb: 'Setiembre, el que no tenga ropa que tiemble' (September, the one who has no clothes to tremble). ^[10] The author claims that the general public rarely discusses the specific difficulties of cooking in September. ^[11]