One of the things I look forward to at this time of the year is the emergence of all things chocolate/peppermint. For preference, white chocolate & peppermint, but plain old chocolate & peppermint is OK too. Peppermint bark coffee creamers, Lindt White Peppermint truffles, peppermint M&Ms, peppermint & chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate peppermint cakes … I could go on and on. :-) It’s one of my most favorite flavor combinations, and this is the only time of year you can get some of those items.
Another seasonal flavor this time of year is eggnog. Personally, I’m not a fan, though I know many are. I’ve seen eggnog coffee creamers, eggnog ice cream, and other eggnog flavored treats. Around this time of the year, Häagen-Dazs used to put out their Bailey’s Irish Cream ice cream as a seasonal treat, and I always looked forward to it. Sadly that flavor has been retired, and I have yet to find a replacement. Mulled/spiced apple cider is another good flavor this time of year.
What about you? Do you have seasonal favorites this time of year that you look forward to?
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