Spice trade introduced vinegar to India, and Franciscan priests manufactured it from coconut toddy. Indian food, adapted to the European palate, became visible in England by 1811 as exclusive establishments began catering to the tastes of both the curious and those returning from India. Opium was a part of the spice trade and some people involved in the spice trade were driven by opium addiction. Spice trade The spice trade refers to the trade between historical civilizations in Asia, Northeast Africa and Europe. Spices such as cinnamon, cassia, cardamom, ginger, pepper, and turmeric were known and used in antiquity for commerce in
A Touch of Spice 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, therefore