The nutmeg and mace industry is a cornerstone of Grenada’s economy. Thousands of farmers and workers cultivate, harvest and process these spices. The revenue generated supports local communities ...
At 133 square miles, Grenada is one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. But the “Spice Island,” ...
2 Nutmeg is so important to the country (and the world – Grenada is one of the world’s largest exporters of the spice), it appears on the flag. 3 Christopher Columbus sighted the island on his ...
The nutmeg tree grows in the tropics, in Indonesia as well as Sri Lanka, Grenada ... in ground form at your local grocery store. Whole dried blades can be found at spice shops and international ...
Burlap & Barrel, a spice company that sources directly ... a family farm and tourist destination in Grenada, works with Burlap & Barrel to sell nutmeg and bay leaves. The farm — whose main ...
Didn't get your fill of Grenada's flavors at the Belmont ... where you'll spot the local spice factory and nutmeg processing station. Then, the tour heads into the mountains to the Belvedere ...
Although it’s small – just 21 miles by 12 – Grenada packs a punch ... It’s most famous for its production of nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and other spices, which have earned it its nickname ...