Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, PEPPER: He cannot ‘scape me… He cannot creep into a half-penny purse, nor into a pepper-box. Pepper is used as a food and metaphor and is part of our long association with this fundamental spice.
Shakespeare Species Quote of the day, CLOVES: A lemon. Stuck with cloves. The aromatic and valuable Clove makes only one appearance in the whole of Shakespeare. Read more about this spices and all its uses in food and medicine.
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, GINGER: Yes, by Saint Anne, and ginger shall be hot i’ th’ mouth, too. Read more about the versatile rhizome and its history in England.
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, Nutmeg: I will not change my horse with any…he’s of the colour of the nutmeg. Read more about the Nutmeg tree and control of this valuable spice.
