More correctly (and it is an error I've been guilty of), allspice is New World. IIRC, it was brought back on Columbus' first or second voyage. I don't recall its use in any pre-1600 recipes, but if it does, it will more likely appear as a variation of "pimento" rather than as allspice. Bear > Allspice is not period. > > > Lady Brighid ni Chiarain