Found in the inner bark of the tropical evergreen tree, there are approximately between 50 and 250 different species of cinnamon. A native of Sri Lanka, cinnamon grows best among the coastal strip of Columbo. The two main varieties of cinnamon include cinnamomum cassia and cinnanonuim zeylanicum. In ancient Egypt, cinnamon was mainly used as ...
Fall is the season of warm and spicy colors to warm and spicy foods. One of my favorite flavors of the autumn season is cinnamon. It reminds me of apple cobbler, apple pie, cinnamon cake, pumpkin pie and so many more traditional homemade foods. It comes originally from Asian as far back as 4,000 years ...
PBS Test Kitchen is a TV show in conjunction with Cook’s Illustrated magazine. Each episode features professional cooks who test recipes and equipment, and perform taste tests on various products. Test Kitchen is hosted by Christopher Kimball. On each episode various brands of one product are put to the taste test. Cinnamon was taste tested ...
Made from the bark of an evergreen tree that is native to Sri Lanka and Southern India, “true cinnamon,” also known as Ceylon cinnamon, is primarily used in Europe. Its close cousin named Cassia is grown in China and Indonesia and is often sold as cinnamon in the United States and Canada. They offer the ...
A common herb, cinnamon is most associated with baking apple pie or a warm scent on a cold, wintry day. Aside being a delicious smelling herb, cinnamon has a lot of cool history as well. Learn some fun facts about cinnamon that makes you think of more than just “Big Red”. The word cinnamon is ...
Beauty treatments don’t have to be expensive or have harsh side effects. Many household ingredients from your own kitchen can be used instead of commercial or salon treatments. Cinnamon is a great spice that can be used to lighten hair and enhance highlights. It is a safe alternative to lightening your hair up to two ...
Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices. It brings on the fire and at the same time it has sweetness to die for. It intensifies everything that it comes in contact with….especially those delicious rolls. The stickiness and deliciousness has been enjoyed many years round, but as everyone knows, it all starts with the cinnamon. ...
Cereal is one of the things we always keep in the house. It is great for a quick breakfast or even a snack late at night. Total Cinnamon Crunch Cereal is one of the cereals that I buy on a regular basis that tastes good and is also good for you. It contains 100% of ...
1. Coconut Pulao Ingredients: 1 cup long grained, washed Rice, 2 cups grated Coconut, 1 tbsp Ghee, 1 Onion-medium sized and finely sliced, 4 Cloves, 2 Cinnamon 1 inch sticks, 2 green cardamom, ¼ tsp Turmeric powder, ¼ tsp Sugar, 1 ½ tsp Salt, 1 medium sized Onion-thinly sliced and fried, 8-10 Cashew nuts fried, ...
As one of the world’s most important spices, the aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree also has a long history as a herbal remedy for colds, flu and digestive ailments. Cinnamon is one of the oldest known spices, a familiar flavouring of biscuits, puddings and cakes. The essential oil is potent, with a peppery, dry, ...