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From the Spice Cupboard: Allspice

The peppery clove-like aroma of allspice makes us think of warm gingerbread and mulled wine, things we crave when the temperature starts to drop and we want to be warm inside and out. This spice doesn...

From The Spice Cupboard: Mace

Many of us probably associate "mace" with the defensive pepper spray, but the real mace is actually a pungent spice related to nutmeg! In ground form, it can turn dishes a lovely mustard yellow and ad...

What Is Your Favorite Kitchen Gadget?

What is your favorite gadget? We don't mean tool. We don't mean a favorite spoon. We mean kitchen gadget — a contraption that perhaps others would find frivolous, useless, or (dare we say it?) u...

French Find: Nutmegs With Grater Included

Rachel's question yesterday about nutmeg graters and Microplanes reminded me of this little jar I picked up in France last autumn. It turns out that most whole nutmegs sold in the supermarket have a g...

Good Question: Should Fresh Nutmeg Be Used the Same Way as Ground Nutmeg?

It seems like nutmeg week around here! First we talked about the nutmeg grinder we love, then Emma gave us the full scoop on this common spice. Now reader amt230 has a good question about fresh ground...

From the Spice Cupboard: Nutmeg

Nutmeg has come a long way since the days when it was thought to ward off the plague! These days it's appreciated much more for its flavor-enhancing properties and you'll find it used in everything fr...

Wanting: Peugeot Nutmeg Mill

Nutmeg is much in demand this time of year, and we're cooking with it a lot. Emma is going to tell you all about this spice tomorrow morning, including its origins and some of the dishes it's commonly...