Thread: Nutmeg vs. Mace
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Default Nutmeg vs. Mace

Miche wrote:
> In article 4>,
> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>> I know the physical difference between the two, that nutmeg is the seed and
>> mace is the lacy covering surrounding it. I use both in recipes as
>> specified, and I have subbed one for the other when I had run out.
>>
>> What I'm interested in is your personal perception of the difference in
>> flavor. The main difference I perceive is that mace has a somewhat
>> stronger flavor and is, of course, lighter in color.

>
> Mace is stronger, and to my mind, has sharper edges. Nutmeg is for when
> you want delicacy. It makes a good Secret Ingredient for when you want
> to drive people nuts guessing what that other flavour is.


Drive people "nuts". Good pun Miche
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