She is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Mace is a warming spice derived from Myristica fragrans, an evergreen known as the nutmeg tree. Native to the Banda Islands, aka the Spice Islands, in ...

But even those facts didn’t prepare me to learn that mace, that fragrant spice many of us associate with winter treats, isn’t a separate plant at all. In fact, it’s made from the husk of ...

and it pays to know the difference between similar spices like nutmeg and mace. Despite the different names, these two spices actually come from the same tree and fruit, and they can often be used ...

I am not sure why mace is not as well known as its twin, nutmeg. The two spices come from the fruit of the Myristica fragrans tree – mace is the seed coating and nutmeg the seed. But while nutme ...

Used in everything from desserts to drinks, this warming spice is the indispensable ingredient your pantry needs. Food & Wine / Getty Images Whether added to a dessert, soup, or marinade, mace is an ...