Nutmeg Muffins

This recipe was given to me by one of my students after she learned of my love for nutmeg. In the original version, the wonderful taste and aroma that is only obtained from freshly grated nutmeg was there all right, but the remaining ingredients needed some tender loving care. For one thing, the muffins were very plain-looking—pale yellow, like the type of muffin you find in a six-pack at your local supermarket. The addition of a little baking soda darkens them a bit, the cranberries give t