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By: Leanne Ely Nutmeg comes from the seed of the nutmeg tree, which is native to the Spice Islands of Indonesia. These egg-shaped nutmeg seeds have a beautiful, lacy reddish covering and that covering is where another spice called mace comes from. Who knew? It’s no wonder nutmeg and mace are such complimentary flavors. […]
Zanzibar was the spice capital of the world back in the days and is still one of the largest spice producers today. It's called the "Spice Island" for a
You may be curious about the difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are aromatic plants. The leaves, stems or flowers may be used as a...
Grenada Isle of Spice (West Indies) This is postmarked in 2009 with a Grenada $1 bird stamp. - - - - - - - - - - Music, dance, and festivals are extremely important in Grenada. Soca, calypso, and reggae set the mood for their annual Carnival activities. As with other islands from the Caribbean, cricket is the national and most popular sport and is an intrinsic part of Grenadian culture. Another important aspect o their culture is the tradition of story telling, with folk tales bearing both…
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Benefits of Cinnamon Sticks Cinnamon sticks, renowned for their warm, aromatic flavor, aren't just a culinary delight; they're als...
Read the story of Ferdinand Magellan, a skilled 16th-century Portuguese naval officer who led the first fleet to circumnavigate the globe.
Lots of large trading routes leading to large cites and trading hubs go right through the straights of Malacca, which meant traders stop in Malacca on occasion.
