Uses for Cinnamon Sticks

Cinnamon sticks are make from the bark of trees in the cinnamomun family. The bark is cut into long, think strips that are then rolled and dried to create the cinnamon sticks we use for so many things.

Flavor

Adding a whole or ground cinnamon stick can give a dish the extra flavor it needs to make it unique.

Drinks

Offer cinnamon sticks as drink stirrers for coffee and tea for a new twist on both the stirrer and the flavor of the drink you serve.

Air Freshener

Tying a small bundle of cinnamon sticks together with a bow and hanging them in the kitchen or on the Christmas tree will fill your home with the sweet aroma of this spice.

Repellant

If you insert a few cinnamon sticks into your cleaner before wiping down your kitchen and cabinets, the scent of the cinnamon will act an as insect repellent.

Garnish

A cinnamon stick can add a sophisticated look and smell to a variety of dishes. Try sticking a cinnamon stick into the whipped cream at the top of a cake or ice cream, and accompany it with a cherry or some chopped nuts.

References

• www.ceylon-cinnamon.com
• www.culinarycafe.com