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Grenada Spice
Spice plantation owner Celestine shows visiting buyer Jonathan that Grenadian nutmeg isn't the only thing on her island that's warm, aromatic, and absolutely intoxicating.
Halba Market Taste | طعم سوق حلبا
She sells spices in Halba's market, mixing blends passed down for generations. He's the chef from Tripoli expanding his supply chain. Between cumin and coriander, they discover perfect combination. 'Inti el baharat el kaamli' (أنتِ البهارات الكاملة).
The Spice Souk's Secret | سر سوق التوابل
In the spice markets of Zanzibar, a merchant's widow meets a visiting historian. Between cloves and cardamom, they discover unexpected chemistry.
Spice Merchant
Zahra runs her family's spice business in the historic souq. When chef Omar seeks authentic flavors, their partnership gets heated. 'Al baharat sihr' (البهارات سحر) - Spices are magic.
The Spice Merchant's Daughter
Leila inherits her father's spice shop in Jerusalem's Old City—and finds that competitor Samir next door has a recipe for more than just trade wars.
The Suuq Seller
She sells Somali spices at the Cedar-Riverside suuq—the market. The thick widow has been watching him shop every Saturday for months. When she offers him a private tasting of her goods, he discovers some spices are meant to be savored slowly.
The Clove Trader | تاجِرُ القَرَنْفُلِ
An Omani merchant discovers the secret of clove cultivation in Zanzibar
The Spice Trader's Wife | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ التَّوابِلِ
A woman takes over her husband's trade empire after his disappearance and discovers his dark secrets