With the 1st of September pumpkin spice season officially arrived, and Starbucks began to serve its infamous pumpkin spice latte (PSL). This fall-inspired drink has inspired a movement over the years that has infiltrated nearly every major food company from Cheerios to Pringles—with even a tumblr devoted to the “real” PSL. Side note, drinkers may be interested in knowing […]
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Little Bites: Enough with the Pumpkin Spice, Already!
Local baristas tell us what other flavors they love for fall
Pumpkin Spice Lattes are all the rage – becoming synonymous with things like Ugg boots, yoga pants and a general need to roam in packs of fellow Brandies, Tracis, and anyone who dots the “i” in their name with a heart. Yes, pumpkin is delicious. It’s a fall flavor and people are putting it in […]
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A Big Ol’ Pumpkin in Your Glass
10 Barrel joins the creeping late-summer pumpkin ale frenzy
Just as Halloween gear now lines supermarket shelves beginning early September and novelty antlers for your dog will likely be available at PetSmart before Columbus Day, beer fans have seen pumpkin beers hit stores earlier and earlier every year. Why the “holiday” creep? Because, much like with good Oktoberfest beer, ales with lots of fall […]