Salts, Peppercorn Berries, and SeasoningsThe history of Salt can be traced as far back as the 20th century BC in China. Sourced from underground deposits or harvested from the ocean, today, salt is considered "fashionable", and the utilization of "exotic" salts can raise the calibre of restaurants and, in some "urban spaces", earn the home cook the title of "urban gourmet". Native to Kerala, previously known as the Malabar region in South India, Pepper has had, perhaps, a much more glamorous history than its counterpart, salt. This pungent spice played a major role in the history of spice trading, in fact, it may have even started it. Considered not only the oldest, but also the most widely used, pepper is a universal spice, working well with most, if not all, cuisines. Like salt, pepper is a "culinary genius", allowing both the cook and the diner to turn something uninspiring into something flavorful. NOW, you're an S & P expert! Let's do a little further exploration! |