Damn the Weather: Our Latest Seasonals Will Warm Your Heart

November in Seattle is a time when many of us long to wrap ourselves in a warm blanket, autumn’s inexorable slide into winter already well underway. The skies are low, full of persistent rain that can range from the mere suggestion of mist to a sweater soaker. The long nights arrive early, streets glistening with headlights on wet pavement. So we turn to the warmth of gathering in cozy indoor spaces and enjoying some of our favorite foods. Our latest round of seasonals celebrate the local harvest and will comfort your spirits with the simple pleasures of the table. 

As sunshine gets hard to find, our local forests sprout with golden chanterelles. The enterprising mushroom hunters at Foraged and Found Edibles (you can find them at farmers markets throughout Seattle), supply us with an abundance of these autumn delicacies for our Chanterelle Prosciutto Primo. We pair the earthy, meaty chanterelles with thin slices of tender prosciutto and creamy mozzarella over a base of fresh garlic oil. 

Overflowing baskets of delicata squash at the farmers market caught our eye and they’re the star of our Autumn Harvest. Roasted, the squash are irresistible, with delicate, edible skin and a velvety texture. We combine them with shredded Brussels sprouts roasted in garlic olive oil and red pepper flakes, whose gentle bitterness balances nicely with the lightly sweet squash. Grated parmesan and creamy mozzarella over roasted garlic oil complete this fall favorite. 

Gelatiamo serves up the best classic Italian gelato in traditional flavors but don’t miss out on their playful takes on American classics like apple pie. Their Caramel Apple Crumble features creamy apple gelato swirled with caramel ribbons and spiked with a fall crumble that resembles crunchy bits.