Nutmeg

Nutmeg history is rather dark as it was extremely rare. Nutmeg is native to Moluccas (or the spice Islands) . in addition to being limited to a very narrow region of growth, Nutmeg comes from a tree (whose botanical name is myristica fragrans) that takes years to produce growth. when this yellowish fruit ripens, it splits revealing the nut covered by red lace – aril or Mace. The nutmeg is sun dried for about 8 weeks and the seeds removed from the shell.

Nutmeg is a hard nut to crack. in the early days of spic trading the popularity of nutmeg within the circles of rich brought about a new gadget. the rise of the nutmeg grater. Nutmeg graters were made with beautiful workmanship

culinary recipes with nutmeg does not just for eggnog or custards at the holidays. Nutmeg enhances enhances recipes such as root vegetables and curries.