Fall.....cool, brisk days; football games; the color of the leaves as
they change; pumpkin flavored desserts....these are a few of the things
that I love about fall. Here in southern California, the weather isn't
exactly "fall-like" (110 degrees last week!). However, while shopping
in Target the other day, I noticed several new pumpkin flavored foods
and beverages and that made it seem a little more like "fall".
So,
I thought it'd be fun to share a couple of pumpkin flavored things, two
new items and two long-standing favorites that I am loving this season.
1)
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino - This is a long-standing favorite
for me. I actually prefer this cold blended version versus the hot
version. The cold seems to bring out more of the pumpkin flavor and has
a little sweeter taste than the hot one does.
2) Fresh
& Easy's Pumpkin Pecan Pancake Mix - It makes the most
delicious pancakes I've ever had! Try it with a few butterscotch baking
chips mixed in the batter and top with a drizzle of caramel sauce and
whipped cream....YUM! If you don't live near a Fresh & Easy,
you might want to make friends with someone who does and have them ship
some to you to try :-)
3) Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice
Cream Cheese - Saw this new, limited edition in Target and HAD to try it
:-) It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory. I've tried it spread
on wheat bread and also dipped honey graham sticks in it....delicious!
4)
Panera's Pumpkin Pie Bagel - Tried this yesterday with the recommended
New York Style Cheesecake Cream Cheese.....it was SO good! The bagel is
described as "pumpkin and spice with a crumb topping and cinnamon sugar
mixture, sprinkled with powdered sugar", which by itself would be
scrumptious. But if you add the cheesecake cream cheese, which tastes
like cream cheese frosting, it's practically dessert!
So celebrate the new season by adding a little "pumpkin" to your day. Happy FALL everyone!
Aren't those bagels so good!!!
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