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

Dietitians reveal the healthiest seed you can eat: ‘Truly a super seed’

Dietitians reveal the healthiest seed you can eat: ‘Truly a super seed’

They’re squashing this longtime debate. Two NYC-based dietitians have declared pumpkin the healthiest seed, thanks to their zinc, iron, protein, and fiber content. “Pumpkin seeds are truly a super seed because they benefit the body in so many ways,” Samantha Cassetty and Natalie Rizzo wrote Thursday on Today.com. “Pumpkin seeds are truly a super seed … Read more

6 foods to boost your mood — including 1 for people with a sweet tooth

6 foods to boost your mood — including 1 for people with a sweet tooth

If you’re feeling down, donut grab that pastry for comfort. Consuming too much sugar can cause your blood sugar to spike and then crash, spurring feelings of sluggishness and exhaustion. Instead, dietitians are revealing six healthy foods that can lift your spirits — pumpkin seeds, fatty fish, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, and dark chocolate. … Read more

I discovered the best Starbucks order — but haters say ‘this drink is s–t’

I discovered the best Starbucks order — but haters say ‘this drink is s–t’

That’s a latte sugar! A Californian has gone viral for his festive Starbucks drink order, which critics are calling “diabetes in a cup” and “a very expensive McFlurry.” “My home girl just put me onto the greatest drink of all time u guys need to try asap,” Amit Kalra tweeted last week with a picture … Read more

Green Day announces ‘Saviors Tour’ with Smashing Pumpkins. Get tickets

Green Day announces ‘Saviors Tour’ with Smashing Pumpkins. Get tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Get ready for the “Time Of Your Life.” In late summer 2024, Green Day is taking off on their 27-concert ‘Saviors Tour’ with special guests Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid … Read more

I’ve earned $1M carving pumpkins after quitting my job as a mortgage broker

I’ve earned M carving pumpkins after quitting my job as a mortgage broker

He just wanted to be the “cool neighbor” on Halloween — now, he’s squashing the competition. A former mortgage broker became a professional pumpkin carver after his impressive artwork stunned friends and family, earning him an estimated $1 million over a decade. When he was whittling pumpkin exteriors full time, California gourd artist Alex Wer was … Read more

Holiday bummer: An inside look into how extreme weather affects Halloween pumpkins

Holiday bummer: An inside look into how extreme weather affects Halloween pumpkins

Alan Mazzotti can see the Rocky Mountains about 30 miles west of his pumpkin patch in northeast Colorado on a clear day. He could tell the snow was abundant last winter, and verified it up close when he floated through fresh powder alongside his wife and three sons at the popular Winter Park Resort. But … 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

These fall-scented candles make your home tacky and basic — try these classy alternatives

These fall-scented candles make your home tacky and basic — try these classy alternatives

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

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

You won’t believe how cheap Smashing Pumpkins concert tickets are

You won’t believe how cheap Smashing Pumpkins concert tickets are

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  We’ve got smashing concert ticket sales in store for you. The Smashing Pumpkins are hitting the road in the next few months for their 26-date ‘The World Is … 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