Shakespeare Species Quote of the day, CLOVES: A lemon. Stuck with cloves. The aromatic and valuable Clove makes only one appearance in the whole of Shakespeare. Read more about this spices and all its uses in food and medicine.
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, GINGER: Yes, by Saint Anne, and ginger shall be hot i’ th’ mouth, too. Read more about the versatile rhizome and its history in England.
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, Nutmeg: I will not change my horse with any…he’s of the colour of the nutmeg. Read more about the Nutmeg tree and control of this valuable spice.
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, POTATO: how the devil Luxury, with his fat rump and potato finger, tickles these together. Read more about the luxurious Potato of Shakespeare’s world.
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, GRAPES: who would for one sweet grape the vine destroy? Read more about grapes, wine and the ecology of vines in Shakespeare’s England and modern Britain.
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, YEAST: and anon swallowed with yeast and froth, as you’d thrust a cork into a hogshead. Read more about this tiny but essential fungus which provides us with breads, beers and wines.
