Hi there,
Today it is my genuine pleasure to share a review of The Nutmeg Trail by Eleanor Ford.
The Nutmeg Trail
The Nutmeg Trail is a captivating culinary exploration of spice. Eleanor Ford shows in her chapters how centuries of spice trading changed the world’s cuisine.
The book follows the ancient trade route through the spice islands to India and Europe.
Following the ancient spice trail, the book showcases the different elements of spices. Chapters and recipes are divided by spice. The chapters are filled with surprising and interesting facts about the role spices have had in uniting and separating nations.
I am always on the lookout for a novel chicken recipe, and I have a great enthusiasm for dates and almonds. So, I decided to make Venetian Chicken with Almond Milk & Dates.
This is a fascinating cookbook. And, if you are a person who enjoys history as well as cooking, this cookbook deserves a spot on your bookshelf.
I am thinking of starting a cookbook club. The rough idea would be that we would all read the same cookbook. Each one of us would write a review and cook one of the recipes. I plan on using cookbook titles that are available from the public library so that there will not be any expense involved – just fun!
Please let me know in the comments section if participating in this cookbook project would be something that appeals to you. I am looking forward to a lot of YES answers.
27 responses to “COOKBOOK CONFIDENTIAL – from my kitchen to yours”
Looks like a great cookbook, especially since I love cooking with spices. Yes, I’m interested in a cookbook club. Would be fun.
Thanks Darlene. Once I get organized I will get back to you.
Good morning Bernadette and Happy New Year!!! I would love to participate in the cookbook club!!! Great idea!!!🙂👍
Hello Rita, that would be wonderful. I will get back to you once I get organized. Wishing you and Tom a 2023 filled with many reasons to smile.
Sounds like a fascinating cookbook. The chicken looks very flavourful with all the wonderful spices.
The chicken was delicious and easy to make. The hardest part was getting all the ingredients together.
Count me in baby!
The book sounds really good, I’ll look for it, and the dish you chose I am definitely going to try for my husband because it is full of spice!
I was hoping you would jump in Dot. I got the book from the library.
Sounds fun. I am going to order this book. As you all know, I like to cook, just a little bit. 🙂
The book sounds fascinating, as is the recipe. Thanks for recommending. 🙂
It was a really interesting book. Thanks Ronit.
Yum! I don’t think I’ve ever met a spice I didn’t like. The Venetian chicken with almond milk and dates sounds delicious. My hubby would lose his mind if I got another cookbook, but I’m looking forward to all the great flavors to come!
This sounds like a fascinating book!
It was really interesting Jenna. I loved knowing how one culture had such similarities in the use of seasonings.
Almond milk and dates are such interesting ingredients that I wouldn’t have thought of – happy new year!
I always wanted to take a cooking class that covered herbs and spices, since the only one I use is garlic. Garlic on everything, Bernadette. Lol. That recipe sounds unique, and I’m intrigued. I wouldn’t partake in a cooking club, but I definitely like to try recommended recipes. I have a few favorites from your blog! Happy Cooking.
Your note makes me so happy. Hugs to you.
Happy to oblige. 🙂
Nutmeg – such a special spice and the recipe oh, so yummy!
Hi Bernadette, this recipe looks lovely. I like spicy food from time to time. I will join the book club if the books will be available on Amazon.com as ebooks. Don’t worry if that doesn’t work for you.
Hi, Bernadette – The Nutmeg Trail sounds like a wonderful book. Chicken with Almond Milk and Dates sounds like a super interesting dish!
I am interested in your Cookbook Club – sounds like lots of fun!
YAY! So happy to have you involved.
Donna, I am so happy you will be joining us. I will be back in touch with the particulars as soon as I get myself organized.
I love a book that combines history and culture or stories with the recipes, so this sounds like my kind of book.
Thanks Jo. We have that in common. I love a cookbook that reads like a memoir.
I knew I was not the only one who curls up nightly with a cookbook! I would welcome the chance to join you and other food enthusiasts cooking unfamiliar dishes and comparing notes. “Always room for another cookbook,” I whisper to my husband.
Hello Judy and welcome. It is always wonderful to meet a kindred spirit. I will Email you tomorrow with all the specific information. Hugs, Bernadette