Fresh ginger is the fiery root that keeps on giving. Packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, this versatile ingredient is more than just a kitchen staple, it's a wellness powerhouse.

While reading a British baking book, I recently came across an ingredient I was not familiar with: stem ginger in syrup. A quick internet search informed me stem ginger in syrup is basically chunks of ...

I use fresh ginger in brewing tea and cooking. However, I have found that as a root it deteriorates quickly, even in the refrigerator. So, I peel and grate all of the ginger at once, measure it in ...

Try these three methods to capture the essence of summer fruit in jams and jellies. By Yewande Komolafe There’s almost no way around the fact that making preserves is a process. But for me that’s what ...

Walk into an Asian or Caribbean restaurant or a bakery at holiday time and it’s likely you’ll detect the peppery, sweet, spicy aroma of ginger. But the ingredient has year-round uses. In her ...

When my children were younger, I didn’t do dinner on Christmas Eve, preferring instead to have a big late lunch – sausages and mash and a rhubarb crumble – and to pack the children off early to bed ...

Dianne Hoffmaster is a writer and green living expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Health Management and Policy. Ginger is a fragrant root that is used for both its ...

Jam has a long tradition as a sweet addition to sandwiches, scones, and even meats or cheese. It's such a versatile and often comforting ingredient, and comes in many irresistible flavors. Strawberry ...

While reading a British baking book, I recently came across an ingredient I was not familiar with: stem ginger in syrup. A quick internet search informed me stem ginger in syrup is basically chunks of ...