PumpkinSpice

By Nina Friend | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie The ubiquitous spice blend is more than 223 years old. When we talk about pumpkin spice, it's important to distinguish between two eras: before the PSL and after the PSL. PSL, of course, stands for Pumpkin Spice Latte, the seasonal, cream-topped Starbucks beverage that returned to the company's cafes on August 24th—the earliest rollout of the drink since its original launch in 2003.  Before the PSL, pumpkin spice referred to a blend of spices that was used to flavor pumpkin pie, often combining cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves. The spice blend has long…

By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie The new autumnal flavor is intended to celebrate Cup Noodles' 50th anniversary. One day, society may reflect on its past and wonder, Why were we so obsessed with pumpkin spice? Is it really that exciting, this mix of gourd and flavorings?But apparently, that won't be happening in 2021. Every year, companies revel in rolling out bizarre pumpkin spice products: We've seen Pumpkin Spice Spam (2019), Kraft Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese(2020), and Pumpkin Spice Humus (2014), just to name a few. So will we get a pumpkin spice reprieve this year? We're only at the start of…