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Pumpkin Pie Blizzards Return To Dairy Queen

We might be sweltering in the summer heat, however, fall is just around the corner. And in food news, the Pumpkin Pie Blizzards return to Dairy Queen. The Blizzard is…

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We might be sweltering in the summer heat, however, fall is just around the corner. And in food news, the Pumpkin Pie Blizzards return to Dairy Queen. The Blizzard is a legendary dessert on its own. Soft serve ice cream is blended with all kinds of candy and sweets.  While there are standards and signature blends, the seasonal ones are what keep many dessert fans on their toes.

And then, there are legions of devotees to all things pumpkin flavored for fall and the holidays. Pumpkin spiced lattes and teas, pumpkin air fresheners and candles, you name it. Now DQ is getting back into the action with this week's announcement.

DQ BlizzardA S'mores flavored blizzard i (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

A S'mores flavored blizzard is seen at a Dairy Queen

This seasonal Blizzard takes chunks of the famous holiday dessert, pumpkin pie, and blends it with DQ's famous soft serve vanilla ice cream. The combo doesn't stop there. It is then topped with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg. It's kind of hard to imagine, however, Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Might as well get into the spirit now that the word is out. Pumpkin Pie Blizzards Return to Dairy Queen.

Dairy Queen opened it's first restaurant in 1940 in Joliet, Illinois. Today, there are more than 7000 restaurants worldwide.

Oh, in case you missed it last week, there was more great news for dessert lovers. The Girl Scouts are releasing a new cookie flavor. You can't get it until next season, however, you can start dreaming about your order now.

Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.