Autumn is a season with a distinct identity,

made of colors, soft lights, delicious produce and age-old traditions. It is a cozy time of year when you can still enjoy an outdoor lunch. And this year, more than ever as we learn to embrace the simple pleasures of dining outside with small groups of our loved ones, making these outdoor gatherings feel special is worth every effort.

To honor the season, we were inspired by a South European custom known as the Törggele, which celebrates autumn with a procession of friends and relatives visiting farms to taste the flavors of the moment such as fruits, cold cuts and cheeses.

With a little creativity, this exceptional menu was born from this celebration of bounty and goodness.

In modern times, we can adapt the Törggele to a create a new fall tradition by simply driving to the local farms and bringing the bounty back to our homes to prepare an in-season meal to eat in the garden and enjoy the local flavors, fallen leaves and memories being made. Fruits, cold cuts and various types of cheese are there to share. Soups, meats and treats are the perfect complement to the chill in the air.