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MissMuppet · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:49 pm Post subject: Cinnamon in meatballs?

I just finished watching a film called A Touch of Spice (it was in Greek and set in Turkey and Greece), anyway it was food orientated and they were putting cinnamon in meatballs... what do you think? Has anyone seen this before?

I'm thinking about making meatballs over the weekend and wondered whether cinnamon will make them more tasty!

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dingsy · Moderator Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 931 Location: Devon

I add cinammon to goulash,so guess it would be fine with meatballs too. There's another meat dish I add it to as well, but can't remember what it is

(Stroganoff!!-Knew I'd finally remember..)

hec · Pot Washer Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 42

Good reason(s) to add cinammon!

Nutmeg is another spice that adds a twist to many dishes

1. Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.

2. Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.

3. In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.

4. In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

5. It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

6. In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.

7. When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.

8. One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

9. Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.

10. It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
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Nannyp · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject:

Blimey, will be adding to anything I can think of now.

Did you try it with the meatballs Jo, I'm sure it would add some nice flavour to them q12

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MissMuppet · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:06 am Post subject:

Yes I had it in my meatballs, you couldn't really taste it much but you could smell it! Will make some more soon...

I bought a herb and spice bible the other day and it's really good, just need to find time to read it!

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masterchefwannabee · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:43 pm Post subject:

I make a savoury mince with veg and put cinnamon in it, it is one of my hubbys favourite dishes, I make a roasted aubergine dish with it too, It's lovely

sparkymarky · Celebrity Chef Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 154

trust sparky though-don't try and eat a teaspoon of cinnamon because it is IMPOSSIBLE!!!!

look up cinmamon challenge on youtube if you don't believe me lol

Nannyp · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:28 pm Post subject:

Oi...isn't it about time you change your pumpkin to a Christmas avi

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Davbro · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:16 am Post subject:

He just likes us to note his good looks.