October always makes me a little nostalgic. On chilly, cloudy days I sometimes feel low, so I go back to my best medicine: long walks in nature, and then something warm and cozy in the kitchen. In this slow living vlog between Milan and the mountains, I’m sharing my easy pumpkin comfort staples—plus a small peek into my life as a creative producer on a very cold (but beautiful) shoot location. The pumpkin I’m using comes straight from my best friend’s garden, and yes—I keep the seeds too (they’re rich in magnesium). I make pumpkin gnocchi “by eye” (flour and salt included, hahaha), and I love them with speck… but butter and sage is perfect too. Then I cook a creamy veggie soup with pumpkin, potatoes, and carrots, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. And because autumn without a little sweetness should be illegal, hehe, I finish with a soft pumpkin cake with chocolate chips. Tell me: which recipe would you make first?