You’ve definitely heard of pepper, and you’ve definitely heard pretty much every chef ever, on every cooking show ever, recommending freshly ground black pepper. But did anyone stop to explain why fresh pepper is better ? And did anyone discuss the merits of pre-ground pepper ? After all, it’s on the market for a reason. …
Pepper is possibly the most common spice on the planet, not counting salt, which is more of a seasoning. You find pepper everywhere, in everything, even in some sweet dishes or drinks ! But why is pepper everywhere ? Why is it so common, and why pepper but not another spice ? It turns out …
If you have a nightshade allergy then you definitely need to know all the veggies you can’t touch. But does this include black pepper ? It’s possibly the most common spice ever used, at least in Western cooking. Trying to avoid something containing pepper is really difficult, so lets clear up whether black pepper is …
Do you love black pepper ? Do you love how absolutely peppery and sharp its flavor can get ? Oh it’s spicy, alright, and when it hits it’s really hard to miss. You can easily overdo pepper, especially if it’s freshly ground black pepper. But what makes pepper so peppery ? After all, it’s not …