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The seasoned actor Matt James took a bite from a new pumpkin spice chicken wings and reflected if the trend of seasonal flavors has indeed gone far. The once ‘Bachelor’ star recorded his tasting of the pumpkin-spiced hot honey chicken wings served in the pumpkin of Wings Over with a side of other pumpkin-spiced edibles. His tasting was enough for his followers to discuss the extent to which the most loved fall flavor can be taken.
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In the video of his tasting, Matt James said that he normally does not use gloves while eating but also confessed that he does not always eat food that comes directly from a pumpkin. He posed the question to the audience: “Is it too much or have we actually gone quite far with the whole pumpkin spice thing?” James was doubtful at first but later gave the weird wings and odd, yet surprising review, not to mention he was a bit laid back about it. “I’m not gonna lie to you. These were actually amazing,” he said, as if really taken aback by this new thing.
His tasting was nothing but extensive. Like a king, he ordered a loaded lemon pepper chicken fries as a palate cleanser which he commented was topped with ranch and was “easily my favorite bite.” But he called the “star of the show” the ranch-coated boneless chicken pumpkin spice. He ended his savory journey with the pumpkin spice-loaded sandwich with warm cheese and crumbled bacon oozing and left it to his followers for the final judgment.
His audience was quick to respond, and their opinions were varied, revealing a clear division in views. A very passionate supporter said, “Oh nooooo we are NOT doing too much,” and added pumpkin and chef kiss emojis. This feeling perfectly reflects the uncompromisingly enthusiastic pumpkin spice lovers’ attitude who gladly take the flavor in any form.
A different user brought the whole world of flavors into the discussion, “I mean pumpkin is used in Thai dishes so it makes sense.” What this comment does is it brilliantly shifts the debate, suggesting that pumpkin is definitely not limited to sweet treats and it is right to use it for savory chicken to be prepared in the ‘beyond the latte or baked good’ way.
However, there were still a few skeptics who did not see the trend as worth it. One follower who was doubtful asked, “Sounds delish but what else are we going to come up with…PUMPKIN SPICE TOOTHPASTE?” This humorous comment points to the main concern of some people who feel that the trend has already reached a point of saturation, hinting at a future where the flavor is not only dominating food and drinks but is also found in the most boring day-to-day items.
The very next person who was practical-minded was neutral and busy thinking about different things, “It depends. Did we get to keep the pumpkin?” This question puts the issue of consumer practicality over the fanciful presentation, and one cannot help but wonder if the extraordinary serving vessel is part of.
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The journey of Matt James into pumpkin spice chicken is a reflection of the ever-changing nature of food trends and the overpowering influence of seasonal marketing. His honest pleasure in the wings suggests that sometimes, totally out of the blue flavor combinations can be very tasty. Whether this is the new area for pumpkin spice or a mistake is a matter of personal taste, but it has definitely become a discussion among gastronomes for the fall season. The debate continues as with each new pumpkin-spiced product the line between seasonal food and overkill gets drawn again. James recently shared his must-try fair foods, discovered an amazing breakfast burrito deal, toured a legendary cafeteria, and fueled for marathon training.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
