Hey there! Today, we have a special guest at the Fort: Sam the Bat! Sam came by to say hello and brought some yummy pumpkin spice cookies. But guess what? These cookies don’t actually have any pumpkin in them!
Sam explained that pumpkin spice is a mix of spices that remind us of pumpkin pie. These spices are ingredients from plants that add lots of flavor and smell to our food. You might have used spices like black pepper before, which is a common spice.
Spices are different from herbs, which are dried leaves used to flavor food. Both spices and herbs make our meals taste extra special!
So, what spices make up pumpkin spice? There are five main ones:
Now that you know what makes up pumpkin spice, you might be able to taste each spice in the cookies! It’s amazing how different parts of plants like bark, roots, seeds, and flower buds come together to create such a delicious flavor.
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Spice Exploration: Gather small samples of the spices mentioned in the article: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. With the help of an adult, smell each spice and try to describe its scent. Which one do you like the most? Can you think of any foods or drinks that might use these spices?
Create Your Own Spice Mix: Using the spices from the exploration, create your own spice mix. Mix a small amount of each spice in a bowl. What does your mix smell like? Give your mix a fun name and think about what foods you might want to add it to. Remember to ask an adult before trying it in any recipes!
Spice Hunt: Next time you go grocery shopping with your family, look for foods that have the spices from pumpkin spice in their ingredients. Can you find any cereals, drinks, or snacks that include cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, or allspice? Make a list of what you find and share it with your friends or family.
