Allspice is a round berry from the evergreen pimento tree, about 1 cm in diameter. It looks very similar to the pepper berry. The name comes from the fact that it tastes like a combination of
cinnamon, cloves and
nutmeg. It was discovered by Christoder Columbus in the Caribbean and brought back to Spain. Allspice can be bought ground or as whole berries. It matches well with beef, game, lamb, carrots,
beets, cabbage, onions, pumpkin, sweet potatoes,
tomatoes, turnips, stews, soups, cakes and cookies