Daily archives: 2023-05-26

Dear Readers, Today, let’s embark on a flavorful voyage through time, tracing the footprints of the legendary spice routes that forged connections across continents, shaping what we now savor as world cuisines. If you’ve ever found yourself marveling at the fiery kick of chili in a Thai curry, the fragrant notes of cinnamon in Moroccan tagine, or the warm, earthy tones of cumin in Indian dal, then you’ve already begun to appreciate the magic of spices. These diminutive powerhouses of flavor have been the cornerstone of culinary traditions around the world and have incited adventure, exploration, and even wars throughout history. The Spice Routes, often known as the Maritime Silk Roads, were sea lanes connecting the East with the West. From the 2nd century BCE until the 16th century, they served as conduits for trade, particularly in spices. While the main goods were black pepper and cinnamon, other commodities such […]