Mace is one of those underrated spices that quietly steals the show in a well-balanced dish. It comes from the Myristica fragrans tree, which also gives us nutmeg. But mace isn’t the seed—it’s the beautiful, web-like aril that wraps around the nutmeg seed, usually bright red when fresh. Once dried and processed, it becomes a delicate yet powerful spice that brings a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy kick to your cooking. You’ll find mace commonly used in cakes, sauces, meat […]

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