Autumn is served

Between September and November, something special happens: nature changes its rhythm — and so does the kitchen. Colours grow deeper, flavours more comforting, and the table becomes a landscape to savor. The days grow shorter, the air turns crisp, and the longing for warmth finds its way into the dishes we prepare. Ingredients like pumpkin, radicchio, and chestnuts bring the hues of the season, evoking familiar gestures and the cozy feel of home. 

During this time, cooking becomes a more intimate, more genuine ritual. Movements slow down and become essential: kneading, slicing, letting things simmer patiently. We rediscover the joy of cooking — of carefully choosing ingredients, of letting aromas guide us as they slowly unfold. It’s a kind of cooking without hurry — welcoming, heartfelt, and full of stories. 

The ingredients speak the language of the earth, but it’s the colours that truly tell its story! The orange of pumpkin lights up the plate with its velvety sweetness: perfect in a warm soup, a savoury flan, a crusty bread, or a risotto scented with butter and sage. The deep, earthy brown of chestnuts recalls the forest floor and the crackling fire: ideal for delicious fillings or simply roasted, eaten with your hands. The purple of radicchio - elegant and slightly bitter - is a bold brushstroke that adds contrast and character: wonderful grilled, tossed with balsamic vinegar, or paired with fresh cheese. And then there’s the vibrant green of spinach - fresh and lively - perfect for colouring doughs or savoury pies (have you tried Ar.pa’s spinach powder yet?). 

To complete the picture come the ways of cooking: the oven that roasts, the pan that sizzles, the grill that perfumes the air. Heat gives shape to flavour and deepens the tones, making them rich and embracing. Thus, every dish comes to life. 

In autumn, cooking becomes an act of care — a way to bring not only taste but also atmosphere to the table. Each colour, each ingredient, each scent helps tell the rhythm of a changing season. Sitting down to eat at this time of year feels a bit like stepping into a painter’s palette. 

And you - what colours do you bring to the table when summer packs its bags?