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Ancient Trade Routes to Modern Kitchen: The Cinnamon Story
Time travel with us through fragrant markets and ancient trade routes as we discuss cinnamon’s path from a luxury spice to a kitchen staple in every cook’s pantry. In this episode, we peel back the layers of cinnamon’s history, sorting fact from fiction about this versatile spice that sparked voyages and shaped economies. We talk about and show how cinnamon crosses cultural boundaries and brings unexpected depth to both sweet and savory dishes.
[Yes, Lisa learns more about how to add cinnamon into savory dishes.]
Join us for a “sensory” trip that will change how you think about this commonly used spice. From traditional uses in Mexican hot chocolate to Vietnamese phở, we’ll share practical tips for choosing the right type of cinnamon for your cooking and guide you through techniques that bring out its best qualities.
If you are a curious cook or a food history buff, this episode adds new dimensions to your understanding of an ancient spice that continues to shape our culinary world.
Resources
Find all the websites and resources we mention in this episode below:
- Episode 33: Spice It Up: Creating Your Own Flavorful Blends
- Cinnamon History and Uses from The Spruce Eats
- Why Ceylon Cinnamon Is So Expensive – video
- The History of Cinnamon | MySpicer.com | Spices, Herbs & Blends
- Cinnamon Verum
- Cinnamon Tree Leaves
- Cinnamon Quills
- Royal Cinnamon
- Cinnamon Collection (3 piece set – includes royal cinnamon, cinnamon verum, and cinnamon quills)
- Penzeys Cinnamon
- Vietnamese Cinnamon
- Ceylon Cinnamon
- Korintje Indonesia Cinnamon
- Broiler Kebab Sheet Pan Meal
- Persian Meatloaf
- Spiced Mulled Wine
- Three Bean Chili
- Coffee (spice!) grinder
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