Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice is the flavor of the fall. The cozy and warm flavoring rarely involves actual pumpkin but that won’t stop this big lie to be one of America’s obsessions.
According to the chicagoist article, “The Dark And Murky History Of Pumpkin Spice”, the earliest reference of this popular blend can be traced back to 1936. Published by the Washington Post , the “Pumpkin Spice Cakes” recipe was a very “appropriate dessert for a family dinner “ and most likely, had actual pumpkin listed as an ingredient, just like any other pumpkin-ish type desserts from that time. The 1950s marks the end of the Dark Ages – the “Pumpkin Pie Spice” blend is released nationwide by the big spice companies. Life was good in 1996: puffy vests, baggy corduroys and the very first pumpkin spice flavored coffee were introduced to mankind. 2003 was the turning point of human evolution as the culture-bearing upright-walking, Homo sapiens, evolved to a distinctively and unexpected scientific subspecies; the Homo pumpkinus-sapiens was recognized by a scientific community off Main Street, shortly after Starbucks introduced the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) to primates.
So far this year, the pumpkin spice empire is worth a whopping $600 million. Are we ok with this? Absolutely. Do we have enough pumpkin spice products in life? No, we need more, but for now, let’s cherish the little we have.
Level 1 – “Pumpkin Spice? That Stuff is Actually Pretty Good”
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Flavored Single-Cup Coffee for Keurig
Nespresso Coffee Pumpkin Spice Cake Pods
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Iced Espresso
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Creamer
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Brew Coffee
Coffee-Mate Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee Creamer
Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee Creamer
Coffee-Mate Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Liquid Coffee Creamer
International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Liquid Coffee Creamer
Silk Pumpkin Spice Almond Creamer
Cold Brew Pumpkin Spice with Oat Milk Latte
Jordan’s Sugar Free Skinny Syrups 3 Pack: Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Caramel, Pumpkin Cheesecake
Twinings Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea
Bigelow Pumpkin Spice Black Tea
Level 2 – “Pumpkin Spice? O.M.G., I LOVE IT!”
Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Cereal
Kellogg’s Special K Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Cereal
General Mills Pumpkin Spice Cheerios Cereal
Pop-Tarts Frosted Pumpkin Pie Toaster Pastries
Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice English Muffins
Pillsbury Grands! Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Pepperidge Farm Swirl Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Bread
belVita Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Biscuits
Land O’Lakes Pumpkin Pie Spice Butter Spread
Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese
Peanut Butter & Co. Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter
Pumpkin Spice Creamy Cookie Spread
RXBAR Pumpkin Spice Whole Food Protein Bar
Pumpkin Spice Pancake and Waffle Mix
Blue Diamond Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Almonds
Nature Valley Crunchy Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars
Special K Pumpkin Spice Pastry Crisps
Brownie Brittle Fall Blondie Variety Pack
Kit Kat Halloween Pumpkin Pie Candy
Milk Chocolate Pumpkin Spice G Cube Box
M&M’s Halloween White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
Ghirardelli Halloween Fall Pumpkin Spice Caramel Tween Bag
Werther’s Halloween Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels
Level 3 – “Unlimited Funds Required – Buy all Pumpkin Spice things”
Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Whipped Foam Topping
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn with Pumpkin Seed Kernels
Snyder’s Of Hanover Pumpkin Spice Pretzel
Oreo Pumpkin Spice Creme Sandwich Cookies
Milano Pumpkin Spice Flavored Cookies
Little Debbie Family Pack Pumpkin Spice Rolls
Betty Crocker Pumpkin Spice Mug Treats
The Original Cakebites Harvest Pumpkin Spice Snack Cakes
TastyKake® Pumpkin Spice Cupkakes
Nature’s Bakery Pumpkin Fig Bars
Chobani® 2% Greek Yogurt, Pumpkin Spice Blended
Jell-O Pumpkin Instant Pudding Mix
Nestlé Toll House Pumpkin Spice Morsels
So Delicious Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Coconut Milk Beverage
Level 4 – Pumpkin Spice for the House, the Dog, and the Husband
Pumpkin Spice Air Wick Air Freshener
Espree Pumpkin Spice Dog Shampoo
Evolve Pumpkin Spice Latte Dog Biscuits
WholeHearted Grain Free Pumpkin Biscuit Dog Treats
Riley’s Organic Pumpkin & Coconut Bone Dog Treats
Instant Pumpkin Spice Latte for Dogs
Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix & Frosting Dog Treat
Pumpkin Spice – Organic Spray-On Spice
Level 5 – Pumpkin Spice Madness
Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Pumpkin Kitchen Basics Set
Nitro Fall Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte
Captain Morgan Jack O’ Blast Pumpkin Spiced Rum
Baileys Non-Alcoholic Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Pumpkin Spice & Vanilla Chai Herbal Body Moisturizer
Will Shortz Presents Pumpkin Spice Sudoku
Jamba Juice Pumpkin Harvest Protein Smoothie and Pumpkin Smash® Smoothie
Jet Puffed Pumpkin Spice Mallows
Dunkin’ Donuts pumpkin Munchkins
Steak ‘n Shake Pumpkin Spice Milkshake
Dairy Queen Pumpkin Spice Blizzard
Pumpkin Pie Protein & Fitness Powder
Adam’s Pumpkin Spice Interior Detailer
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https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-holding-card-while-operating-silver-laptop-919436/
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