How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins
How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins
theconversation.com How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins
Spices have been prized commodities for centuries. Today, ‘warm’ flavors boost our health and spirits in fall and winter.
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My (unverified) but from a medieval museum I Denmark.
Spices where expensive - only for the richest. The holidays are important, so the expensive spices where used in holidays to celebrate properly.
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