transatlantic – adj. involving people or countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean
spice – n. a substance (such as pepper or nutmeg) that is used in cooking to add flavor to food and that comes from a dried plant and is usually a powder or seed
customer – n. someone who buys goods or services from a business
soul food – n. food that comes from the African-American experience
accustomed –adj. describing something that seems normal or usual
flavor – n. a good or appealing taste