SC - Sauces

[Stefan li Rous]

Christianna forwarded a message from her lord, who said:

> You will note that all of these are based around capsicum 'peppers',
> and while they are very late, they are in period.  Columbus went
> looking for a shortcut to the spice trade, and when he got to the
> West Indies, he found... chilies.  He said of one island that 3
> caravels could be loaded each year.  The first crop of chilies grown
> in Europe was in 1493.  In less than 100 years, they had become so
> widespread that many people thought they were native to India.  Which
> amuses me greatly, seeing as how that is where Columbus thought he
> was.
> 
> Damon.

I would be interested in seeing more about this growing of chilies in
Europe in 1493. When did Columbus return from his first voyage? I
guess this is possible, but it seems unlikely. Are you sure of this
date, Damon?

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