Autumn is here, and with it, that sweet seasonal shift that symbolises change. Our greengrocer is overflowing and there’s an incomparable joy in eating what’s at its best right now, knowing it won’t be around forever. So come down, fill your baskets, and let these ingredients shape your Autumn feasts.
CHESTNUTS
Chestnut season is here, though the best ones are yet to ripen—usually mid to late October. Perfect for roasting, splitting their shells and letting the kitchen fill with that unmistakable aroma. Try folding them through wilted greens or stirring them into a chestnut and mushroom ragù.
Fresh corn still holds on for a little while longer—its bright sweetness a reminder of summer’s warmth. Char the kernels over a flame, toss with chilli, butter, and a squeeze of lime. There’s something joyful about corn on an October table, a vibrant holdout against the cold.
ARTICHOKESÂ
Artichokes are back, and what a sight they are: delicate yet sturdy, a vegetable that rewards patience. Steam them whole, pulling apart petal by petal, each dip into vinaigrette a slow, sensory pleasure. The hearts, tender and sweet, make a perfect addition to an autumn stew or a light, lemony pasta.
WINTER TOMATOES
Winter tomatoes—yes, they do exist, and they have something to say. Smaller, denser, and thicker skinned than their summer cousins, winter tomatoes are perfect for slow-cooking. Roast them low and slow, let their flavors intensify. Pile them onto toast with olive oil and a sprinkling of salt, or cook them down into a rich sauce that will bring brightness to the darker days.
Then there are the pumpkins and squash—symbols of the season, from golden orbs to knobbly, crooked beauties. Roast them until their edges caramelise, bring them into soups, bake them into cakes. They give body and sweetness, a comforting depth that carries through whatever you cook. A pumpkin risotto, perhaps, or a velvety squash purée to serve alongside something roasted.
Other seasonal produce to look out for this month:
Brogdale Apples, Aubergine, Basil, Beetroot, Broccoli, Blackberries, Cavolo Nero, Cabbage, Celeriac, Chicory, Damsons, Elderberries, Figs, Greengages, Kaki, Mirabelles, Leeks, Plums, Pumpkin, Runner Beans, Squash, Sweetcorn, Swiss Chard, Winter Tomatoes, Turnips, Wild Mushrooms.
In search for more? Just give us a call to see what we have in store.
Our greengrocer deliveries change with the season & weather, and we bring in whatever is best in the market several times a week. If there is ever a particular variety you are looking for, just give the Panzer’s team a call on +44 (0)20 7722 8162.
