Blog posts of '2023' 'October'

Explore Our Expanded Pasta and Cheese Sections

Local Pasta and Cheeses

Carso's ravioli makes an easy weeknight meal with fresh salad and some crusty, fresh-baked garlic bread. It's just one of the fantastic locally-crafted pasta selections we've added to our pasta category. In addition to many new pasta varieties, explore our artisanal cheese selection, with local favorites from the tangy Appel Farms' Feta to the smoky richness of Rogue Creamery's Smokey Blue Cheese.

Meet Your Neighborhood Milkman: Malik Pastor

Milkman Malik Pastor

Say hi to Milkman Malik!

Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce and Roasted Butternut Squash

Carsos Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter

You'll love Carso's Ravioli paired with our Brown Butter Sauce, made with creamy Smith Brothers Farms Butter. The tender ravioli bathed in nutty brown butter and roasted butternut squash evokes the essence of autumn in a mouthwatering combination you'll want to enjoy all season long. For an easy weeknight meal, simply add a fresh salad and some crusty, fresh-baked garlic bread. 

Scare Up Some Fun with Halloween Treats

Halloween Treats

Get ready to be spellbound by our eerie-sistible recipes, perfect for a hair-raising Halloween bash or a cozy night in with your cauldron crew. Mummy Rice Crispy Treats, Ghost Merengues, Cookie Dirt Cups, and other treats for spooky season.

SKIM Magazine: October 2023

October 2023 SKIM magazine

Don't miss out on the October issue of SKIM – your ultimate guide to a flavorful fall! Immerse yourself in pumpkin spice paradise, get a jump on Thanksgiving with turkey preorders, enter our 2023 Fall Bakeoff Contest, and learn more about our longtime local partner Alki Bakery. Plus find out what our new Federal Way facility means for you. Settle into a comfy chair and read about it in our latest SKIM.

Share the Joy of Baking Season: Delicious Recipes, Quality Ingredients, and Ready-Made Delights

Share the Joy of Baking Season

Discover a delightful world of baking recipes, premium baking ingredients, and scrumptious store-bought treats to satisfy your cravings.

Recipe: Apple Rose Pastries

Apple Roses

Apple rose puff pastries are the perfect autumn treat! They're easy to make, look beautiful, and taste delicious. Made with seasonal apples, puff pastry, apricot preserves, and cinnamon, these delicate pastries are the perfect way to celebrate the transition from summer to fall. 

Homemade & Ready-made Soups to Welcome Autumn

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Whether you choose to simmer a pot of homemade goodness or opt for the convenience of ready-made soups, we hope these recipes and options bring a touch of cozy warmth to your autumn season.

Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Tortilla Soup

This crockpot chicken tortilla soup is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. It cooks slowly in a crockpot or slow cooker so it's ready after work with no stress and minimal mess. It's also great as leftovers!

Cozy Up With Pumpkin Spice Everything

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Autumn leaves, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything can only mean one thing: fall has arrived! Indulge in the season's signature flavor with pumpkin spice donuts, bagels, cream cheese, muffins, yogurt and more.