Pepsi pushes new, ‘festive’ flavor to replace pumpkin spice — here’s where to get the ‘holiday in a can’

Pepsi pushes new, ‘festive’ flavor to replace pumpkin spice — here’s where to get the ‘holiday in a can’

Pepsi is spicing things up its own way this holiday season with a new, “festive” flavor that might put an end to your pumpkin spice cravings. The brand has released a first-of-its-kind holiday soda that tastes like “the holiday season in a can,” according to an early sip test from Allrecipes. Those are eager to … Read more

First inflation, now the ‘pumpkin spice tax’: These are the retailers charging you up to 92% more for the fall flavor

First inflation, now the ‘pumpkin spice tax’: These are the retailers charging you up to 92% more for the fall flavor

It’s the spice that comes at a price. Every year, Americans eagerly await pumpkin spice season, but it turns out they’re often shelling out far more money for the beloved fall flavor. A study by LendingTree has uncovered the “pumpkin spice tax,” revealing that pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than non-pumpkin alternatives … Read more

How to taste-test Trader Joe’s pumpkin spice products and get paid for it

How to taste-test Trader Joe’s pumpkin spice products and get paid for it

Fall fanatics can take their obsession one step further by turning it into a side hustle. Personal finance platform FinanceBuzz is looking to hire a “pumpkin spice pundit” to taste-test fall food products from Trader Joe’s. The platform said it’s looking for someone to taste and evaluate the retailer’s “fall-inspired Pumpkin Palooza foods.” The individual will be tasked … Read more

Pumpkin spice’s reign may be ending as adults look to varied fall flavors

Pumpkin spice’s reign may be ending as adults look to varied fall flavors

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

Pumpkin Spice is already on the menu — in August

Pumpkin Spice is already on the menu — in August

Pumpkin Spice in August? Spooky. We’re still far from Fall, but Pumpkin Spice is already on the menu at many places across the country. Seeing the flavor this early in the year might cause some seasonal whiplash given that summer is still in full swing — but consumers can’t get enough. Pumpkin Spice flavored items … Read more

Satisfy your carvings this Halloween with pumpkin seeds — a secret ‘superfood’ with spooky-good health benefits

Satisfy your carvings this Halloween with pumpkin seeds — a secret ‘superfood’ with spooky-good health benefits

Carving up a pumpkin for Halloween? Don’t throw away the insides — in the world of so-called “superfoods” with robust health benefits, the humble pumpkin seed is a giant. They’re easy to prepare by roasting or boiling, they’re as versatile as they are tasty and, among their many benefits, pumpkin seeds are full of minerals, including … Read more

Pumpkin can make your dog sick — here are the parts to avoid, experts warn

Pumpkin can make your dog sick — here are the parts to avoid, experts warn

It could be a Great Dane-ger. Experts are warning against giving your dog certain pumpkin parts or pumpkin-flavored treats this Halloween and Thanksgiving, as there could be adverse — and costly — effects on Rover’s health. “When it comes to fresh pumpkins, avoid giving your pet the stem, leaves, skin, or raw seeds,” the Animal Humane … Read more

Priest slammed for destroying child’s ‘satanic’ Halloween pumpkin decorations

Priest slammed for destroying child’s ‘satanic’ Halloween pumpkin decorations

A priest has been forced to apologize after he destroyed children’s Halloween pumpkin decorations two days in a row in an act of vandalism. Halloween is just around the corner but the global tradition didn’t sit well with Father Jaromir Smejkal who believes it is a “satanic feast”. Father Smejkal, from Kurdejov, a village in … Read more

Pour Moi wants to pay you to watch ‘Gilmore Girls’ and drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes this fall

Pour Moi wants to pay you to watch ‘Gilmore Girls’ and drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes this fall

Autumn is here — and so are the warm pumpkin drinks, soft and cozy sweaters and the resurfacing of fall-based television shows.  Lingerie brand Pour Moi is looking to hire someone to do all of those things while wearing the company’s branded undergarments.  The cozy coordinator role is now accepting applications for someone to watch television, drink … Read more

Washington Post crusades against ‘violent history’ of pumpkin spice

Washington Post crusades against ‘violent history’ of pumpkin spice

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

Your pumpkin spice latte contains a key ingredient that could harm your health 

Your pumpkin spice latte contains a key ingredient that could harm your health 

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

Trader Joe’s fans devise copycat hack for popular pumpkin rolls: ‘Delicious!’

Trader Joe’s fans devise copycat hack for popular pumpkin rolls: ‘Delicious!’

This Trader Joe’s hack will have you feelin’ gourd all fall long. One of the grocery chain’s fall favorites, the pumpkin cinnamon rolls, has been discontinued, The Post can confirm — but there’s still a way to make them at home to satisfy that ooey, gooey craving. On Instagram this week, Trader Joe’s superfans @trader_joes_treasure_hunt … Read more

Starbucks’ new fall menu leaked — and it’s upping the pumpkin spice game

Starbucks’ new fall menu leaked — and it’s upping the pumpkin spice game

Life is gourd. Starbucks’ fall menu has allegedly leaked, and it seems like there could be some fun, new food and drink additions to make the upcoming pumpkin spice season even more delicious than usual. This week, food blogger @markie_devo took to Instagram to post the supposed scoop, which he claimed was from a Starbucks … Read more

Shameless ‘pumpkin spice’ thieves strike at East Village barber shop

Shameless ‘pumpkin spice’ thieves strike at East Village barber shop

The shear audacity. Two young women shamelessly stole a bench belonging to a beloved East Village barber shop in broad daylight — and the barbers have issued an Instagram APB with the security footage of the dirty deed. “These girls look like they went and got a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks afterward,” Josh Livingston, … Read more