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1How often do you use pepper? It's one of the most common spices to add to food, so common in fact that many of us don't just use it when cooking, but also place it on our dinner tables to add extra flavour! But how much do we really know about pepper? There are hundreds of different varieties worldwide and they all have the power to add that special something to our food. Neil and Becca discuss this seasoning and teach you some new vocabulary.
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What is unusual about Phu Quoc, a white pepper from Vietnam? Does it:
a) make people cry,
b) taste like parmesan cheese,
c) cost more than gold?
Listen to the programme to hear the answer.
Vocabulary
give a kick
provide extra stimulation or excitement
catalyst
something that causes another action to start, or speeds it up
like an exclamation mark
used to describe something which shows strong emotion, surprise or excitement
(food) maturity
stage when a food item is fully grown and ready for harvest
grind
crush into powder by pressing between two hard surfaces
keen on (something)
like, be interested in, or want to do (something)