New research reveals that it’s time to dethrone pumpkin spice as the king of fall flavors. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults which revealed that 58% believe that there are better, unsung heroes during the fall season. Not only that, but another 45% find themselves tired of the basic pumpkin spice flavors. … Read more
These candlemakers are sure to cause a stink after sharing the seasonal smells that they say are tacky and basic. Jennifer Sturgill, of Unplug Soy Candles, and Heidi Stojanovic, of Foton Candles, recently gave their two scents on fall’s most unsophisticated smells in an interview with Livingetc. “With the changing of the seasons, it’s officially … Read more
Peak fall leave season is here, and many trees are showing off a plethora of earthy tones. However, the fall foliage is highly contingent on location and weather conditions in the weeks and months before the height of the season. From now through November, trees across most the country will reach peak status ahead of the winter … Read more
Pumpkin spice and everything… not so nice? The Washington Post has pulverized one of the much-anticipated joys of the season after invoking the “violent history” of everyone’s favorite fall spice. The report, titled “Fall’s favorite spice blend has a violent history,” examined the Dutch’s 1621 invasion of the Banda Islands, located in modern-day Indonesia. “Thousands … Read more
The nuttier, the better. Nutmeg is a key ingredient in the infamous pumpkin spice latte, the popular fall drink. And the kick of spice makes it hard for people to resist not consuming it every day — which can be both good and bad. “Nutmeg is a versatile spice that adds a warm, nutty flavor … Read more
Earlier this year, fears of a new “super strain” of Omicron were real—and rising. A researcher in Cyprus identified a COVID-19 variant that had features of both the deadly Delta and the highly transmissible, immune-evasive Omicron variants. “Deltacron,” as the new variant became known, was a bit of a “frankenvirus” that combined the two strains. … Read more