When we chose pumpkin maple pancakes for our Christmas Brunch and I saw the recipe included nutmeg, I realized it was my opportunity to make a case for getting whole nutmeg.
Aaron used a micro plane and *ground ground ground* fresh nutmeg for the pancakes. I think nutmeg smells like Coca-Cola.
I think it made all the difference because the pancakes were amazing.
What else can I be adding fresh ground nutmeg to?
I love nutmeg, especially in combo w/cinnamon. I use it in banana bread and a lot of dishes with squashes and root vegetables. And if I want my house to smell delicious (and I'm not baking), I simmer citrus slices with cinnamon & nutmeg in water on the stovetop. :)
ReplyDeleteThe history of nutmeg is fascinating, too:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/26/165657050/no-innocent-spice-the-secret-story-of-nutmeg-life-and-death
I love fresh-ground nutmeg! A pinch actually goes very nicely in most cream sauce recipes, like mac and cheese and alfredo pastas.
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