Widely acknowledged as the “king of spices,” pepper has had a far-reaching effect on commerce, voyages of discovery, cultures and cuisines throughout history. During the Middle Ages, it was often used as a form of currency between tenants and landlords. It was also a major motivating factor in Columbus’ voyage to the New World and led to the subsequent misnaming of the allspice berry as the ... Continue Reading about Pepper – Spice of the Week

One of the first records of allspice comes from the journal of Columbus’s first voyage in 1492. He gave the berries the botanical name of Pimenta, which is the Spanish word for pepper, because of its look. Allspice in taste, however, has a sweet-spiciness that more closely relates to a mix between cloves and cinnamon. ... Continue Reading about Allspice – Spice of the Week