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Holiday Traditions from the Land of the Ancients
With Christmas next week and the holiday season in full force, I thought it would be fun to take a…
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Spice History: Cloves
So far we have had a spice that is bark (cinnamon), a spice that is a root (ginger) and a…
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Spice History: Nutmeg
Nutmeg comes from the evergreen nutmeg tree and is actually the nut or seed of the tree like a walnut…
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Spice History: Ginger
Some people may be surprised to learn that ginger is a tropical loving plant. The ginger that we enjoy is…
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Spice History: Cinnamon
Cinnamon. It’s probably one of the best known and most beloved spice. Cinnamon comes from the bark of the cinnamon…
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Punch
You can’t ring in the New Year without some festive beverage! Champagne is the most common, but I think punch…
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Hot Chocolate
To trace the origin of hot chocolate, we have to leave the snowy regions of Europe and instead travel to…
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Eggnog
One of my most favorite holiday drinks is eggnog! Eggnog is hardly ever served warm today, but it is a…
