Golden October not only gives us bright colors in nature, but also indoors in our kitchen. Our local weekly markets attract us with root and tuber vegetables such as salsify, turnips, parsnips and beetroot. Even if the selection of fruit is significantly smaller, you can still enjoy delicious apples and fresh quinces. Oh, we love October, especially because of the soft and warm sunlight that is so beautiful when walking in the autumn forest.
So that you can keep track of the regionally available products amid all the colorful pages, we have our overview of 15 selected products every month. Have fun preparing the autumnal variety of products! 👩🏼🌾
Our recipe idea for October
We'll sweeten the month of October with a pumpkin mince casserole. Here we bake our vegan mince with a golden brown layer of pumpkin and mashed potatoes. First, the butternut squash and potatoes are cooked, then mashed and then poured over the mince in a baking dish. So delicious. Convince yourself.
The butternut squash with its delicate, buttery taste contains many minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. These are important for healthy bones and teeth. The vitamin C it contains strengthens the immune system and beta-carotene is good for the skin, hair and eyesight. In addition, it also has a draining effect. So access desired.
You can find our recipe here .
Seasonal products in October
Pumpkin is of course a very popular seasonal vegetable in October. Many different varieties are in season and can be prepared in your kitchen. Pumpkins are one of the more robust vegetables that can be bought outdoors in Germany. Pumpkin is also low in calories, easy to digest and super healthy - a food for losing weight . Just like, for example, parsnips, root parsley, salsify, radish or beetroot. Different types of cabbage, such as kale, white and red cabbage as well as Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, should also be on your menu in autumn. The vitamin-rich vegetables can be prepared in many different ways. Whether it's a soup, salad, stew or casserole - you'll definitely find something for you here, right?
October 31st is Halloween, so of course the pumpkin has to be used here too. If you want to throw a Halloween party, then these recipes and decoration ideas might be just the thing. Scary beautiful, hehe! Here you will find a Halloween pumpkin creation that will definitely be an eye-catcher at every party. Then we also conjured up spooky mummy sausages and filled pumpkin dumplings as spooky finger food for you. Finally, here you will find our meatball dressed up as a “spider” - the perfect party snack.
If you feel like zucchini, sweet corn, grapes, tomatoes or peppers again, then you should grab them again this month. These freshly harvested products are only available in October. The same goes for salads. So now you can get iceberg lettuce or lettuce, among other things. But don't worry, the lamb's lettuce and chicory comfort us quite well 😊, because these are now available from regional cultivation.
As mentioned, apples are sometimes a big hit in October and so finally a tip for storing them. They like it cold, for example in the cellar or in the bottom drawer in the refrigerator. Apples can be stored for over 5 months. Or you can prepare them as applesauce or jam - this way you can enjoy them for a long time.
