Cinnamon: The Spice Enriching The Culinary World

I love and baking winter during the fall months. From pumpkin pies and sage pasta to gingerbread cookies, there is one ingredient that shines through. 

- Devika Mukherjee

Although fall is famous for Pumpkin Pie and nutmegs, and winter for ginger and molasses, these seasons hold cinnamon at their core. I use it in almost everything I bake and it adds the raw flavour that the baked goods particularly in these seasons require.

Aside from health benefits like reducing blood sugar levels, helping in reducing inflammation, aiding the weight loss process, and much more, this powerful anti-oxidant finds its way into our daily lives without most of us realising it. From being a staple in most people's coffee or tea to being a crucial ingredient in the majority of recipes, it is also used as a face mask ingredient, and even its fragrance holds a big fandom owing to the candle flavours made out of cinnamon.

Cinnamon, derived from the bark of Cinnamomum trees, has been revered for centuries for its distinctive flavour, captivating fragrance, and healing properties. This remarkable spice has found its way into kitchens worldwide, enhancing a plethora of dishes and beverages with its warm and aromatic charm. In this article, we delve into the myriad uses and versatility of cinnamon, exploring its role as a culinary staple and a natural remedy.