I’m not sure if I would call fall my favorite season of the year. But after a hot summer (and an early October that has been inexplicably filled with 80-degree temperatures) I am so ready for fall. I’m ready to wear sweaters and fleece-lined leggings; I’m ready for the changing fall leaves to compliment crisp, cool weather. I’m ready for more October/Halloween feels and hot Chai tea. I have already had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the 2024 season, followed by the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino and the new Iced Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte in a Florida airport.

But really, around this time of year, as excited as I am for fall (especially because I prefer it over winter), I am just so excited for everything to taste like pumpkin again. It’s amazing and it’s the taste of the season. Pumpkin drinks, muffins, desserts — everything. I need more pumpkin in my life.