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Add A Bit of Spice

to Your Life!!!

The spice of Ginger that is!!!

Ginger is among the healthiest and most delicious spices on His and Her Greenhouse is a local ginger grower locat-
the planet. It is a superfood that you should strongly consid- ed on Powersville Road in Lumberton. “There are just so
er adding to your diet. many health benefits to adding ginger to your diet”, stated
Anthony Cabral. “I have a customer that stops in often to
Most people think of it as a root but it is instead in the un- buy ginger for candy making. We grow our own ginger so
derground stem family. It is loaded with nutrients and bio- we always have plenty of fresh ginger on hand.”
active compounds that have powerful benefits for your body
and brain. Ginger is a popular ingredient in cooking, and We have searched and found a couple of recipes so that
especially in Asian and Indian cuisine. It has also been used you might give it a try. The ginger candy is a good item
for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. to keep on hand for the winter crud that seems to track us
down. It certainly tastes better than some of those over the
Eating whole ginger and drinking fresh ginger tea can re- counter medications!!!
lieve nausea and curb stomach disorders. It helps with bloat-
ing, constipation and nausea because it relaxes the muscle in Honey and Vanilla Candied Ginger
your gut lining which encourages the passage of food. It is
also known for improving diabetes and treating arthritis as Ingredients
a natural painkiller.
1 1/2 pounds ginger, peeled and cut into 1” cubes
The root underground stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant 1 3/4 cup unpasteurized liquid honey
can be consumed fresh, powdered, dried as a spice, in oil 4 cups water
form, or as juice. Ginger is part of the Zingiberaceae fami- 1 vanilla bean
ly, alongside cardamom and turmeric. It is commonly pro- 1/4 cup coconut ground really fine
duced in India, Jamaica, Fiji, Indonesia, and Australia. Be patient this is not a quick recipe as it will take a
couple of days but well worth it.
It is available fresh and dried, as ginger extract and gin-
ger oil, and in tinctures, capsules, and lozenges. Foods that Instructions
contain ginger include gingerbread, cookies, ginger snaps,
ginger ale, and a wide variety of savory recipes. 1. Add water and ginger to a medium pan with fitting