Recipe Pairings for Fall: Elevate Your Senses with Pumpkin Moment, Curiositeas, and Gingerwood

Pumpkin Moment + Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Spiced Pumpkin Bread Recipe

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cardamom (optional, for extra depth)
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cardamom.
3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
5. Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool before slicing. Enjoy warm with butter while your Pumpkin Moment candle glows nearby.

Curiositeas + Chai Latte & Orange Scones

Creamy Chai Latte Recipe

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 2 black tea bags
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 cardamom pods (crushed)
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger (sliced)
• 2–3 tsp honey or sugar

1. In a saucepan, combine water, milk, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
2. Add tea bags and steep for 4–5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags and spices. Stir in honey or sugar to taste.
4. Pour into mugs and serve hot.

Orange Scones Recipe

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• Zest of 1 orange
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
3. Stir in orange zest.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk cream and egg. Add to dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
5. Pat dough into a circle, 1-inch thick. Cut into wedges and place on the baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Serve warm with your chai latte and Curiositeas candle.

Gingerwood + Maple-Glazed Roasted Carrots

Maple-Glazed Roasted Carrots Recipe

• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted pecans (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, ginger, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on the baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until carrots are tender and caramelized.
4. Top with toasted pecans before serving.

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