If you're trying to cut down on salt, but don't want to give up flavor, use freshly ground pepper! Tellicherry peppercorns have a heady, sneeze-free aroma and a pungent flavor that enriches food. A pound of this hard-to-find spice lasts us about a year. We keep extra bags around during the holidays, for they make ideal house presents.

One pound bag of peppercorns.