Fact: Allspice for the All-Father
You might hear the name allspice and think that it’s an interesting blend of every kind of spice. Or, if you’re a fan of Norse mythology, you probably think that this is a spice only worthy of Odin himself. Or you might even think of the male grooming brand Oldspice. But actually, allspice is neither of those things (definitely not the male grooming brand). You’d be surprised at its true nature.
Surprisingly, allspice is actually a fruit! It’s not a mix of all the spices, either; it tends to remind people of nutmeg or cinnamon when it’s ground up to be sold as a spice. That’s generally how allspice is prepared. It starts off as a fruit, and then it’s grounded into the powder that you find in your cabinet.