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Nutmeg: No Innocent Spice

Nutmeg processing plant in Gouyave, Grenada.
Flickr/Lee Coursey

Whether it’s sprinkled on a latte or baked into spice cookies, nutmeg is a pretty omnipresent seasoning during the holidays. But the history of this warming spice is centuries long. It’s also surprisingly sad and gruesome. Grab some eggnog and settle in as NPR’s Allison Aubrey explores the dramatic story of nutmeg.

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