10 ways to (pumpkin) spice it up
That ubiquitous blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice begins showing up on shelves and coffee shops at the end of August – when temperatures in Spokane hover in the mid to upper 90s – and doesn’t dissipate until after the scents and flavors of Thanksgiving give way to the cool mint of Christmas.
Section:Gallery
-
Doris Sandstrom of Doris Bakes created this pumpkin-spice whoopie pies last year.
Adriana Janovich The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
This pumpkin muffin from Lilac City Bakery and Celebrations Sweet Boutique, both owned by Amber and Joe Owens, features a creamy swirl.
Adriana Janovich The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
These pumpkin-spice doughnuts can be found at Casual Friday Doughnuts in Spokane. The doughnut in the background features chocolate icing with vanilla swirls.
Adriana Janovich The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
These pumpkin-spice doughnuts can be found at Casual Friday Doughnuts in Spokane.
Adriana Janovich The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop features three kinds of pumpkin macarons, including pumpkin spice latte, shown here with sprinkles.
Adriana Janovich The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
The cafe at the Culinary Stone in Coeur d’Alene sells these pumpkin-spice macarons.
Adriana Janovich The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
This pumpkin-spice latte at &Kup in downtown Spokane features house-made syrup with real pumpkin and warming spices ground in-house.
Adriana Janovich The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
Joaquin Levitt pours his house-made pumpkin spice syrup into a cup at &Kup in downtown Spokane.
Adriana Janovich The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
Pastry chef Ella Piskun holds three of her pumpkin-spice macarons. She hand-pipes the meringue in sections, letting each one dry in between, to achieve just the right pumpkin look.
Adriana Janovich The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
-
Retro Donuts in North Spokane offers pumpkin spice doughnuts through the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Related Content