This earthy, high-contrast brown-and-black beauty embodies the spirit of one of the most delicious spices ever!  Clove is an aromatic flower bud that is native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia.  Ground or whole, it can be used to flavor meat, sauces, and rice.  Cloves are often used - along with cinnamon and nutmeg - in sweet dishes, especially pumpkin pie-flavored treats during the autumn and winter seasons, and in drinks such as mulled wine, cider, and chai...YUM!