We all have a random jar of this spice in the back of our cabinet. Most likely, we paid the ridiculous price of $5.99 at the grocery store at least three years ago. Now, I love "Old Spice" in its deodorant form but not in my food. Good news, Nutmeg kernels can be purchased at your local Whole Foods for about $.13. Fresh will taste better, last longer and will save you a few bucks. Use a microplane for grating into your favorite holiday recipe. A tip from one of my favorite blogs, My First Kitchen says to store fresh nutmegs, as well as ground nutmeg, in a tightly-sealed jar or container in a cool, dark place. Wrap leftover fresh nutmeg tightly so the oils are not lost. The smell is fabulous and authentic and CHEAP-er then buying the whole bottle.
Fun Fact: Apparently you can get crazy high ( not the fun "I see Smurfs" kind of high, more like the vomit and dizzy kind). If are wanting a cheap ugly high, then I suppose $5.99 isn't bad. However, a wise person once told me, "if its brown and its not a mushroom, skip it and wait for someone to offer you something green". I'm just saying.
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