Ditch your pumpkin spice latte and warm up with dizi instead

This week's recommendations include a hearty stew that's perfect for the cold weather and what could be the best tuna sandwich in the universe.
Jenn Harris • Los Angeles Times • November 28, 2022
I will never understand the pumpkin spice craze, or the need to associate a season with a specific flavor. I enjoy cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove separately and in my pumpkin pie. I don’t need it in a latte, Spam or Cheerios. This week, I have...
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