It is one of the scents associated with fall. It can be found in some of our favorite foods from breakfast rolls to pumpkin pie. I have been craving wassail, and it is an important ingredient.
The spice cabinet is something we take for granted. We forget that spices were traded like precious metals and gems. In fact, when the Queen of Sheba wanted to impress the legendary King Solomon, she brought him gold, precious jewels and spices.
"Then she gave the king a gift of 9,000 pounds of gold, great quantities of spices, and precious jewels. Never again were so many spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon." -- 1 Kings 10:10
We can easily grab the most popular spices at Wal-Mart or any grocery story. Even the Dollar Tree has some spices, although the quality can vary. Cinnamon has long been treasured. It is found in the inner bark of several trees and comes from several parts of the world.
Cinnamon has long been believed to have some value as a digestive aide. It is used in some traditional medicines. It is a rich source of calcium, iron and has some vitamin K, too.
One of my favorite Indian spices, garam masala, typically contains a bit of cinnamon that adds a unique burst of flavor to the other more common Indian spices.
Cinnamon was in the mix of spices the women brought to treat Jesus's body on Easter morning. Instead, they discovered the miracle of resurrection, with the scent of cinnamon surrounding them. Imagine the word association each time they scented cinnamon.
Today, I am grateful for cinnamon.
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