Summary: The air is becoming crisp, the days are getting shorter and once again everything that is pumpkin spice flavored is on the shelf. There's just something about that combination of spices that brings to mind mugs of hot chocolate, cozy fires, crisp days and time spent with family and friends. What was once a comfort item has become a national obsession. Join me today as we look a little at the history of this spicy goodness and I share some recipes that are sure to make your mouth water. <br> <br><br>You can find the article about the history of pumpkin spice here: <br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://chicagoist.com/2014/10/31/pumpkin_spice_rise_and_fall_of_an_a.php">http://chicagoist.com/2014/10/31/pumpkin_spice_rise_and_fall_of_an_a.php</a></p><br> <br> <br> <br><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Pumpkin Spice</b></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal">1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal">¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg</p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal">¼ teaspoon ground ginger</p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal">¼ teaspoon ground cloves. </p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/20476/pumpkin-spice/">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/20476/pumpkin-spice/</a></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Spiced Pumpkin Seeds</b></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal">1 ½ tablespoons margarine, melted</p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal">½ teaspoon salt</p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal">1/8 teaspoon garlic salt</p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal">2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce</p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal">2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds</p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135<br> degrees C).</span></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Combine the margarine, salt, garlic<br> salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in<br> shallow baking dish.</span></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bake for 1 hour, stirring<br> occasionally.</span></p><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br> <br></span></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Easy Pumpkin Spice Latte</span></b></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">2<br> tablespoons half-and-half</span></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 teaspoons<br> white sugar, or to taste</span></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">¼ teaspoon<br> pumpkin pie spice</span></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup coffee</span></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tablespoon<br> whipped, cream topping, or to taste (optional)</span></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mix half-and-half, sugar, and<br> pumpkin pie spice together in a coffee mug. Pour coffee into mug; stir to<br> blend.</span></p><br> <br> <br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=""></span></p>
