It's Pumpkin Spice Day!
When it comes to this polarizing flavor, there seems to be two camps of people:
folks who look forward to this seasonal seasoning
and those who groan and roll their eyes at the mere mention of PS
WIth that in mind, we couldn't help but do a bit of research to uncover
"the most ridiculous things that are pumpkin spice".
We found a few ...
FOOD & DRINK
Pumpkin Spice Spam
A limited-edition flavor of the canned meat product, which has been described as "odd" and "a bit much"
Pumpkin Spice Hummus
A savory-sweet dip that combines the traditional chickpea base with pumpkin pie spices
Pumpkin Spice Fettuccine Pasta
A pasta that incorporates pumpkin puree and spices into the dough, which some find unsettling
Pumpkin Spice Kale Chips
A combination of bitter kale and sweet pumpkin spice, which some find off-putting.
Pumpkin Spice Cough Drops
Limited-time cough drops that aim to soothe a sore throat with a fall-themed flavor
Pumpkin Spice Peeps
The marshmallow candy gets a pumpkin spice makeover for the fall season
OTHER
Pumpkin Spice Dog Cologne
A cologne to make your dog smell like pumpkin spice
Pumpkin Spice Scented Light Bulb
A light bulb that emits a pumpkin spice scent when lit
Pumpkin Spice Toilet Paper
Toilet paper infused with a pumpkin spice scent, which some find questionable
Pumpkin Spice Beard Oil
A beard oil designed to make men's beards smell like pumpkin spice
Pumpkin Spice Laundry Detergent
A laundry detergent that leaves your clothes smelling like pumpkin spice
To even the scales, we also did some research on
exciting and delicious ways pumpkin spice can be used.
Baked Goods
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin bread
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
Scones
Cinnamon rolls
Breakfast Foods
Pancakes or waffles
Oatmeal or breakfast porridge
Chia pudding
French toast or French Toast casseroles
Desserts
Cheesecake
Ice cream (especially vanilla)
Yogurt
Apple sauce
Whipped cream or coconut cream (as a topping)
Pumpkin pie dip
Savory Dishes & Snacks
Pumpkin soup or bisque
Chili
Savory stews like tagines or one-pot dishes
Roasted Vegetables
Hummus
Nuts and Seeds
Pasta Dishes
Baked Ziti
So, how will you be using (or regarding) pumpkin spice going forward?