Just Bought Some Ginger Root, Yummy!

It works on some colds I've had, cayenne pepper on others that I've had. Stomack it works best for. I often slice it, pour hot water over it and use it as a tea. There is usually at least one that is sprouted at our stores. I've tried to grow it, but it didn't work for me. Not very long in the fridge. It spoiled quite quickly. Candied ginger is good. I've always wanted to do that.

I can't remember what ginger helps take care of naturally...but I'll do some research. As for growing it, I vaguely remember seeing it in my seed catalogs. You might try Gurney's, Park seeds, Ferry Morris, or Burpee seeds. Unfortunately the stuff you buy in the grocery store won't have the needed buds or sprouts on it. They want the good looking roots to sell in the store. I don't know if it would react like potatoes and sprout anyway if you keep them in the dark. I haven't had experience with ginger. Now that I have heard from someone who has tried it, I'm going to have to give it a try...provided that the local markets carry it.

What a treat! That stuff doesn't come cheap either. And so good for you. Helps with the immune system. It has a bit of a bite. Like good cinnamon with a bite. Martha Stewart says to save the expensive stuff you use a sharp spoon to peel the skin. That way you don't waste any. You can keep it in the fridge quite a while before it starts to color and isn't good. I found this bit of info on saving it: if you will keep it in a little pot of nice potting soil in the kitchen, it wont just stay fresh, it will grow! (not much, mostly greenery, but it looks nice and stays fresh forever) doesn't need any light, just a little water every now and again. If you will keep it in a little pot of nice potting soil in the kitchen, it wont just stay fresh, it will grow! (not much, mostly greenery, but it looks nice and stays fresh forever) doesn't need any light, just a little water every now and again. And be sure to chop off the end part to expose the fresh part.

yummy that sounds quite good. i need to do a search on that as i havent ever tried any. thanks for the idea. hope someone knows more about this.

Ginger is a staple part of my cooking (Indian style) but to be honest, natural ginger root makes me sick. Strangely enough, the powdered root doesn't effect me! That's really weird as it's the same stuff. It keeps in the fridge until it becomes so hard that you can't cut it anymore! Just keep it dry. I'm told it is easy to grow in sand but you mustn't give it a lot of water.