Eleanor Ford's The Nutmeg Trail
About the event
Long before traders and sea captains risked everything to cross uncharted oceans, a handful of bark, seeds, and pods was worth more than gold. In *The Nutmeg Trail*, culinary historian Eleanor Ford charts this ancient "maritime silk road," revealing how a global obsession with spice permanently united the kitchens of the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and East Africa.
Instead of a standard country-by-country breakdown, Ford cracks open the actual mechanics of flavor, grouping recipes by spice personalities—from the fiery kick of ginger to the intoxicating warmth of nutmeg. It’s an incredible, hands-on look at how a few vibrant ingredients can completely alter the architecture of a dish.
For our potluck, please choose a recipe from *The Nutmeg Trail*. Let us know what dish or dishes you plan to bring in the comments for this event.
If your RSVP includes +1 guest, please plan to bring at least two dishes from the cookbook. The target number of attendees and dishes is 12.
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