Description
These long, curly sticks of sweetness that add warmth and depth to so many dishes. If you're a fan of cinnamon, then you know that there's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly ground cinnamon. Cinnamon quills are actually the bark of the cinnamon tree that has been dried and rolled into a cylindrical shape and cinnamon was once more valuable than gold? Yes, that's right. In ancient times, cinnamon was considered a precious commodity that was traded along the Silk Road. It was used for medicinal purposes as well as for cooking and baking, and was even burned as incense. So the next time you sprinkle cinnamon on your oatmeal, remember that you're enjoying a spice with a rich and storied past. You can use them to infuse flavour into hot drinks like tea and cider, or add them to stews and curries for a warm, earthy sweetness. You can even freshly grind them into a powder and use them in baking recipes like cinnamon rolls, muffins, and cookies. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can even experiment with savoury dishes like roasted vegetables and meats. Cinnamon quills can be tricky to work with. They are tough and fibrous, which can make them difficult to grind into a powder. And if you use too much cinnamon in your recipe, it can overwhelm the other flavours and make your dish taste like a cinnamon roll gone wrong. So, it's important to use cinnamon quills in moderation and to find the right balance of spices.
