[Mark Smith]

One of the most precious spices ever traded is black pepper. As a commodity money, peppercorns were frequently used in place of genuine coins. They were so valuable and costly in ancient Rome that you might have a competitor assassinated for a little handful of them. Because it contains piperine and capsaicin, black pepper is used as a spice in almost every cuisine in the world to give food a strong, spicy flavor. The attraction of black pepper is further enhanced by hints of citrus and wood. Whole black peppercorns work well in stocks, stews, soups, and pickles. For your food to have a stronger, more nuanced flavor,

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