Thread: Nutmeg vs. Mace
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Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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> On Wed 26 Dec 2007 06:40:06p, Arri London told us...
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> >> Wayne Boatwright

> >
> > Two completely different flavours for me. One wouldn't be a substitute
> > for the other.

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> I think it depends on what the use is. I agree that the flavors are
> different, but also think there's enough similarity that subbing wouldn't
> be a disaster in some dishes.
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> --
> Wayne Boatwright


True enough. We always have both in the house so subbing is never an
issue. Rather like subbing anise seeds for fennel seeds; lots of people
do that but the two tastes are totally different to me.