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Sky

Dave Smith wrote:
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> wrote:
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> > Can anyone attest to whether freshly ground whole nutmeg and cinnamon
> > have better flavor in recipes vs. the pre-ground spice jar type?
> > I know that the preground stuff can last for years. Does anyone know
> > the shelf life of whole nutmegs and cinnamon sticks?
>
> I don't know about cinnamon, but freshly grated nutmeg is a hell of a lot
> nicer than the stuff in a can or bottle.

Ditto! Most definitely nutmeg ground freshly is way better and more
tasty than the pre-ground stuff. Whole nutmeg lasts for years and is so
easy to buy, keep, and grate as needed. I cannot comment about the
difference of freshly or pre-ground cinnamon.

Sky

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