September means a lot of things to a lot of people. For some it’s the beginning of fall – for others, it’s the end of summer. No matter how you frame this time of year, one thing is certain – everything pumpkin flavored is on its way to your taste buds! Today we’re going to take a look at a few of our favorites.

1. Coffee! We can’t go a day without a cup (or four) of coffee, and we believe this is where the pumpkin craze truly started. Whether you’re a Biggby or Starbucks fan — or something a little more local to Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids— lattes, mochas, ices, freezes, chai and tea are ready to put a smile on your face with a pumpkin spice punch. Throw in some cookies, muffin tops or other sweet pumpkin treats and you’ve got yourself a fall treat that’s hard to pass up!
2. Beer! Cool nights mean sitting by bonfires, walking through falling leaves and sipping on a fine beverage flavored by those delicious orange fruits. (Yes, pumpkins are fruits!) New Holland Brewery offers up Ichabod every year. Bell’s and Founders will brew up Oktoberfest beers, but don’t be fooled – Oktoberfest doesn’t mean it’s pumpkin! If pumpkin isn’t your jam but you want something to warm you up, try One Well’s Sweet Water Street Coffee Donut Porter! (As always, please drink responsibly.)
3. Puree! If you want to add pumpkin flavor to your home cooked food, ditch the canned pumpkin and make your own fresh puree. Pumpkin muffins, pancakes, soups and more await you! has a fantastic recipe to get you started today.

How do you like to use pumpkin in your life? Coffee? Tea? Tasty treats? Let us know in the comments below!

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