I don’t drink coffee. Most scented candles give me a headache. So I don’t do the whole pumpkin spice thing.
But I love to bake. & fall is time for gingerbread, pumpkin pie, a new hermit-like bar cookie, etc. For almost 40 years I’ve baked 1 pumpkin pie recipe & only 1, from the Laura Secord Canadian cookbook (my dad got his PhD in Canada). It’s seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg & clove & the clove is what makes it perfect.
Thanks for this, Evan! So very interesting. I prefer to mix my own spices for baking pumpkin pies, muffins and breads rather than buy pumpkin spice blends, which I believe are mostly just cinnamon anyway. I think Lior is right that PSB is a marketing gimmick and by now a cliche. His special blends sound far more creative. Clearly I’ll have to order his book!🎃
I don’t drink coffee. Most scented candles give me a headache. So I don’t do the whole pumpkin spice thing.
But I love to bake. & fall is time for gingerbread, pumpkin pie, a new hermit-like bar cookie, etc. For almost 40 years I’ve baked 1 pumpkin pie recipe & only 1, from the Laura Secord Canadian cookbook (my dad got his PhD in Canada). It’s seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg & clove & the clove is what makes it perfect.
Cloves can be so controversial, but used sparingly they can really bring something special.
Thanks for this, Evan! So very interesting. I prefer to mix my own spices for baking pumpkin pies, muffins and breads rather than buy pumpkin spice blends, which I believe are mostly just cinnamon anyway. I think Lior is right that PSB is a marketing gimmick and by now a cliche. His special blends sound far more creative. Clearly I’ll have to order his book!🎃
Late to this post's party but appreciate Lior's service on the spiced seas. Looking forward to the various gourded goods arriving in port soon!