WASHINGTON (THE WASHINGTON POST) – The violent history behind autumn’s favourite spice mix is just about to unfold. The invaders struck the island from three sides simultaneously. The Dutch fleet of 1,655 soldiers and sailors and more than a dozen wooden ships landed at the Banda Islands, an archipelago located in modern-day Indonesia, in 1621. […]
Pumpkin spice, America's beloved seasonal food trend, is the latest target by The Washington Post over its "violent history" that dates back to the 17th century.