Pumpkin spice is the flavor of fall. But what is it? And where did it come from?

Pumpkin spice cookies are all the rage during the fall and winter months. (stock.adobe.com)

It’s already begun. Even with high temps still ahead, many across the country are already immersed in pumpkin spice season. 

When I think of pumpkin spice I think of all things fall, starting with pumpkin spice lattes. But the flavor’s range is wide with pumpkin spice breads, cookies, pasta sauces, and pumpkin spice-scented candles, body sprays, deodorants, soaps and so much more.