Episode 27 - Spice Oddities: Mastic

Happy new year from The Spicecast! On this edition of Spice Oddities, Reuben explores mastic, the dried resin of a tree in the cashew family. The episode focuses on culinary uses for mastic and also touches on its history and some medicinal uses. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world. Follow The Spicecast on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespicecastpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/thespicecast Subscribe to, rate, and review The Spicecast on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spicecast/id1485167581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qL5rECbr1tWZg2KVgoJrU Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thespicecast If The Spicecast isn't available on your podcatcher of choice, email us at [email protected] and we'll work on getting it added. Feel free to email with spice questions or comments too! Credits: Cover Art - "Red hot pepper with fire vector" by freedesignfile (CC-BY) Music - "Running Out" by Patrick Patrikios (CC0)