fresh ginger tip

by Diane Lofshult

Food for Thought:

Fresh ginger is a tasty and healthy addition to all kinds of meals and beverages. But those knobby roots can quickly dry up, which can be frustrating—not too mention a waste of money.

It’s easy to keep ginger fresh with this trick: as soon as you get fresh ginger home from the store, peel it and cut it into several smaller chunks. Put the chunks into a small plastic bag, and freeze the herb for use at any time. Not only will you always have fresh ginger on hand when you need it, but freezing the root makes it easier to grate.