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