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How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins
Nutmeg comes from grinding seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen that’s native to Indonesia. The trees start flowering in their sixth year, but peak production comes when they are ...
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The science behind why you love Christmas-y smells so much
Nutmeg comes from grinding seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen that’s native to Indonesia. The trees start flowering in their sixth year, but peak production comes when they are ...
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How these ‘warm’ spices from the tropics became staples of winter cooking
Nutmeg comes from grinding seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen that’s native to Indonesia. The trees start flowering in their sixth year, but peak production comes when they are ...
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All about nutmeg, how to use it in cooking and a recipe that makes the most of the spice
The nutmeg tree is indigenous to the Banda Islands of Indonesia, although it is now also grown in other places. Nutmeg can be steamed and distilled to produce essential oil, which is used to help ...