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Arm Your Spice Cabinet!

February 15, 2010 by  
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History of Nutmeg: Nutmeg is an evergreen tree indigenous to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas of Indonesia. This was the world’s only source of nutmeg until the mid 19th century.

Ginger Recipes: Masal Tea

February 5, 2010 by  
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Masala Tea (GFCF)

Masala tea is also known as chai tea. I learned this recipe for tea in India while studying Ayurvedic medicine.

Arm Your Spice Cabinet: Ginger

February 5, 2010 by  
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Latin name: Zingiber officinale

History of Ginger:
Ginger cultivation began in China and has since spread to India, West Africa and Caribbean. Ginger is part of the Zingiberaceae family. Other members of this family are turmeric, cardamom and galangal.