Nov 13 2008
A Holiday Guide to ‘Limited Time Food’ With Seasonal Flavor
One of the things I absolutely love about the holidays is the scents that seem to be reminisce of this time of year. Scents like pumpkin spice, gingerbread, cinnamon, cranberry and vanilla, all speak loudly of the holiday season. But what about the incredible tastes associated with these items. Where can you find some? Here’s a great list for finding the best new holiday drinks, foods and beverages.
Jack In The Box - Jack in the Box restaurants is bringing back its Egg Nog and Pumpkin Pie shakes for the holiday season. Their shakes are made with real ice cream. Available for a limited time, Jack’s Egg Nog and Pumpkin Pie shakes come in 16- and 24-ounce servings.
Bob Evans Restaurant - Bob Evans is jam packed with special food just for the holiday season . You can get Candy Cane Hot Chocolate, a Cranberry Apple Pork Loin, Pumpkin Bread, Fall Harvest Pumpkin Pie, Roasted Caramel Apple Cream Stacked & Stuffed Hotcakes®, or Roasted Caramel Apple Topping to go over any of the typical fare: pancakes, Belgian waffles, French Toast, Stuffed French Toast or Crepes. Pecan pie is also served in addition to the pumpkin pie.
Starbucks - They are always on the seasonal band wagon with many things for just about any taste. Their traditional Starbucks® Christmas Blend and Starbucks® Holiday Blend are back, but there are plenty more seasonal treats to tempt your taste buds. Stop in for an Eggnog Latte or Frappuccino, a Pumpkin Spice Latte or Frappuccino, a Gingerbread Latte, a Peppermint Mocha, a Peppermint Hot Chocolate or a Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino. Yum!
Dunkin’ Donuts - Dunkin’ Donuts has a new Mocha Spice Latte, doughnuts and Munchkins that are now available with festive holiday-themed decorations and icing, as well as a new brownie topped with creamy chocolate icing, white chocolate shavings and chocolate drizzle. (not sure if that is strictly a seasonal offering or not)
Krispy Kreme - Once again they are offering their Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut, and if you have never had one - you are seriously missing out. Through the end of this month they are offering a Fall Combo box that has a combination of seasonal flavors. Remember that there are many flavors of doughnuts at Krispy Kreme that could easily put you in the holiday mood that are offered year round.
Mimi’s Cafe - This one is new to my list. Mimi’s offers a great Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast. The pumpkin pancakes are also available a-la-carte. They also serve a Pumpkin Spice Muffin and a Buttermilk Spice muffin. The latter of the two is served year round but tastes like a little slice of holiday anytime. I am sure there will be something new especially for Christmas.
Please understand that this list is not everything out there, but is a great starting point when you’re craving a pumpkin muffin or feel like a cold coffee drink with a yummy twist to put you in the holiday mood. I will be updating as needed. Have a wonderful holiday season!
