We all recognize the pumpkin as a symbol of harvest time. Pumpkin spice prepares us for the holidays to come and is a widespread consumer franchise of fall flavors that we depend upon to mark the changing of the seasons, but it’s not just for cooking anymore.
Pumpkin spice might go back further than you think. In 1796, Amelia Simmons published “American Cookery,” the nation’s first cookbook. In it, she included a recipe for “pompkin pudding,” a pie made with pumpkin, ginger, and nutmeg.
Throughout the United States, it is traditional to serve pumpkin pie after Thanksgiving dinner, and the smell of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves fills the crisp fall air.
“It represents a sense of goodness, natural abundance and old values that people think are good,” Cindy Ott, author of “Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon,” told the Associated Press.
“Americans root themselves in this tradition,” Ott continued, “when times feel uncertain that they can turn to these things for a sense of comfort and goodness.”
The flavor alone has become an iconic marker of fall and has grown much larger than the Starbucks brand. Every year, the buzz gets bigger and bigger, but now it seems as if the world of pumpkin spice has expanded to include non-edible items.
I spent the last couple of weeks searching for those edible and non-edible pumpkin spice trends to try in southern Utah that leave you with a sense of “comfort and goodness” before the holidays.
Pumpkin Spice Facial
The View Salon offers seasonal pumpkin spice facials that will leave your skin feeling cleansed and hydrated. The pumpkin spice mask helps to reduce pore size, removes excess oil, and rejuvenates skin. The smell of the mask is amazing, not to mention the relaxing 10-minute hand and arm massage you receive while the mask does its wonders—it’s just pure heaven.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
The smoothie featured at Emerald City Smoothie is a healthier choice to the fall flavor. The drink has lots of pumpkin and spice flavor. This drink is the real deal. You can go lighter by adding soy milk or indulge by adding ice cream to the smoothie. Either way, you’ll fall in love with this pumpkin pie treat.
Pumpkin Spice Hair
Yes, pumpkin spice hair. I’m sorry all you pumpkin spice lovers, but your hair won’t smell like the sugary warm latte; however, you can now officially have a similar hue as your favorite fall drink. If you are looking to spice up your hair for those holiday parties you need to attend, than contact Shalee Anderson at Springville Retreat Salon.
Pumpkin Pie
The original pumpkin pies at Veyo Pies are nothing but extraordinary. The pie is filled with lots of pumpkin flavor and the perfect amount of spices. The traditional dessert is the perfect ending to your Thanksgiving Feast.
Pumpkin spice is here to stay for a couple more weeks. So cuddle up on the couch and enjoy the pumpkin season.
