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All About Peppercorns view detail comment email this

Descriptions of black, white, green, and pink peppercorns and their uses in the kitchen. Includes a recipe for skillet-steamed Swiss chard. From a food writer who has written a newspaper column on herbs and spices.
http://www.apinchof.com/pepper1060.html
Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings

Last updated Nov 17, 2004


Everyday Mysteries: Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze? view detail comment email this

Short answer: "Because the chemical piperine, an irritant, gets into the nose." This article explains the science behind pepper (the spice) and sneezing. Also includes pepper facts, related Web sites, and suggested reading. From the Library of Congress Science Reference Services.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/pepper.html
Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings

Last updated Nov 17, 2004


Pepper view detail comment email this

Describes the history and uses of black pepper and white pepper spices. Includes a recipe for honey-peppered turnips. From the newsletter of a food cooperative.
http://www.moscowfood.coop/archive/pepper.html
Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings

Last updated Nov 16, 2004


The World's Healthiest Foods: Black Pepper view detail comment email this

Information about this spice, including health benefits, description, history, how to select and store, safety tips, and a nutritional profile. Also includes links to recipes and a bibliography. From the George Mateljan Foundation.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=74
Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings

Last updated Sep 29, 2004




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