Editor’s note: This story was first published in April 2017. We’re republishing it today because its author, Caity PenzeyMoog, received a book deal from this story! On Spice: Advice, Wisdom, and History with a Grain of Saltiness will be released by Skyhorse Publishing on Jan. 15. Way to go, Caity!

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