I can sprinkle a little powdered pumpkin spice or a dash of plain old cinnamon in my morning cup of coffee.
For an evening meal, I can enjoy a hearty bowl of butternut squash soup or cook up a stew chocked full of root vegetables and meat, made with that special secret ingredient: cinnamon.
In the USA people associate cinnamon with the autumn seasons and/or the Christmas holidays. But for me, any time is a get time to enjoy cinnamon.
Shining the spotlight on one of my favorite warming feel good spices. Cinnamon!
Did you know:
- There is a mythological creature called the Cinnamon Bird?
- In Ancient Egypt, cinnamon was used in the embalming process?
There's probably lots of other things you didn't know about cinnamon as well.
If you're curious, read more: 20 Facts about Cinnamon.
Community Post: 35 Crazy-Good Ways To Indulge On Cinnamon This Fall: Because it is the best of all the fall spices!
Links to a sampling of recipes using cinnamon that reflect world cuisine and global tastes: |
Kunafeh, the Middle East's Favorite Cheese Delight!
Kunafeh, the Middle East's Favorite Cheese Delight!
It's about time to share with you one of my favorite recipes ever. It´s not only delicious but also has a special place in my heart. Sometimes we feel strongly towards a dish or a dessert not just because it tastes great but because it brings back memories we cherish.
Chinese Cinnamon Beef Noodle Soup Recipe - Chinese.Food.com
Chinese Cinnamon Beef Noodle Soup Recipe - Chinese.Food.com
This was published in a Fine Cooking magazine a couple of years ago. I was so excited to have found a relatively easy yet very flavorful noodle soup for my family. My husband (the ultimate food critic) loves this and doesnt mind eating it for days.
A Taste of South Africa - Tomato Bredie (One stick of cinnamon required.)
A Taste of South Africa - Tomato Bredie
This Tomato Bredie photo was featured in Brazilian Magazine blog, Verdemar - Copa de Sabores: África do Sul One of my favorite book series is the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series writted by Alexander McCall Smith, a Zimbabwe born, Scottish writer.
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