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
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
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
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