Nutmeg Lore and Legend
Nutmeg has long been alleged to have aphrodisiacal powers, giving rise to a variety of love potion concoctions and oftimes hilarious rituals.At the height of its value in Europe, nutmeg was carried around by ladies and gents as a demonstration of wealth. Diners would flourish tiny graters and grate their own in fancy restaurants. As a result, personal nutmeg graters became quite fashionable accoutrements, giving rise to intricate designs and shapes made of precious metals. These antique graters are now prized by collectors.
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