Spice spices. Spices were among the most demanded and expensive products available in Europe in the Middle Ages, the most common being black pepper, cinnamon (and the cheaper alternative cassia), cumin, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Given medieval medicine's main theory of humorism, spices and herbs were indispensable to balance "humors" in food, a daily basis for good health at a time of recurrent pandemics. In addition to being desired by those using medieval medicine, the European elite also craved spices in the Middle Ages. An example of the European aristocracy's demand for spice comes from the King of Aragon, who invested
A Touch of Spice winner: A Touch of Spice A Touch of Spice (Greek: "Πολίτικη Κουζίνα/Politiki Kouzina)" is a 2003 Greek film directed by Tassos Boulmetis and starring Georges Corraface as the character of the adult Fanis Iakovides. The character of Fanis Iakovides as a child is played by Markos Osse and the supporting role of Fanis's grandfather, Vassilis, is played by Tassos Bandis. The original Greek title is "Πολίτικη Κουζίνα (Politiki Kouzina)" which means "Cuisine of the City" and refers to the Cuisine of Constantinople. However, in the film's promotional material , the word "Politiki" of the title is depicted in capital letters,