Pop into any modern mainstream restaurant today (from the USA to Canada to the UK and all points in between) and you will more than likely find jerk, or some version thereof, on the menu. And while we often lament that the perception that Caribbean food is only about jerk limits global awareness about the versatility and range of our cuisine, we could never dare to negate the amazing impact that this little spice has had on the world. In fact, there is no other 'seasoning mix' in the global culinary landscape, except perhaps for the oft incorrectly touted Indian seasoning that we know as curry powder (which is actually a blend of spices including turmeric, mustard seed and fenugreek) that...
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