Store black pepper in the same way as other spices. Whole peppercorns keep for longer than ground pepper. Remember: ready-ground and cracked pepper will eventually go stale, just like other ground ...
Known regionally as a 'chime pepper' or 'whip pepper', this mild vegetable can be dried and crushed to make a flavourful seasoning that forms the basis of many central Faerûnian stews.