Food editor’s picks

Our food editor Cassie Best’s top October buys

Gato & Co sticky toffee pudding

Nothing says comfort food like sticky toffee pudding. We love this one from Gato & Co, which has all the flavours of sticky toffee but is made from ingredients like courgettes, dates and almonds (although you’d never know from the taste). £2.29 (80g), ocado.com

Seggiano wild fennel tomato pesto

Made with only natural ingredients, Seggiano pestos are packed full of flavour. Tomato, wild fennel, almonds and chilli make this one a real winner. Plus, it’s vegan! £5.30 (220g), seggiano. com

Rosebud Preserves pear & brandy jam

Made from English pears, and enriched with Somerset cider brandy, this jam is great on toast, swirled through porridge or used in a hot autumnal pud. £3.75 (227g), rosebudpreserves.co.uk

Odysea kefalotyri cheese

Say hello to the new cheese on the block. This Greek cheese has a similar texture to halloumi, but with a more intense flavour. Fry until golden and crisp and serve drizzled with honey or sandwiched in a bun with griddled aubergines. £2.60 (200g), Waitrose

Heck Hallowiener sausages

These Halloween-edition sausages combine some of our favourite autumn flavours: salty British pork shoulder, sticky treacle and, of course, pumpkin. They’re the perfect Bonfire Night banger or Halloween party treat. £2 (400g), Sainsbury’s