Pepper and salt. These well known spices have been used throughout history as both medicine and currency. Used for mummification... Read More
Pepper and salt. These well known spices have been used throughout history as both medicine and currency. Used for mummification in Egypt, purifying wounds of soldiers at war, boiled into herbal remedies by Shamans, and traded for taxes, dowries, and rent. The history of pepper and salt is as old as the earth. It wasn't until the 17th century when King Luis XIV insisted his food 'not be ruined by overpowering tastes,' that his chef created the trend of blending these two spices together - an ancient combination still used today in kitchens throughout the world.