@robertfwest: Did you know black pepper was once so valuable in America (and globally!) that it was called "black gold" and even used as a form of currency? 💰 It's hard to imagine our kitchens without it now! From being a luxury item to a kitchen staple, black pepper has quite the history. A fun fact: The U.S. is the third-biggest consumer of pepper worldwide, despite not producing any! We love our spice! 🧂🌶️ What's your favorite dish to add a generous dash of black pepper to? Let me know in the comments! 👇 Like this post if you learned something new! ❤️ Follow me for more fascinating facts! ✨ Share with your friends who love to spice things up! ➡️ #blackpepper #spicefacts #foodhistory #americancuisine #DidYouKnow #spices #fyp