Fresh ginger is small and humble, but what it lacks in appearance and grandeur, it makes up for in personality. A little of this homely root goes a long way. Just a teaspoon or tablespoon of fresh ...

Choose fresh ginger by looking for smooth skin, firm weight, and a strong spicy aroma.Avoid ginger that’s wrinkled, light, moldy, mushy, or lacking smell.Store ginger in the fridge or freezer, peel ...

Storage: Stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, ground ginger will last about one to two years, but may lose potency before this. Picture this: You’re hovering over the ...

Many of us think of ginger as the powder in the spice cabinet and use it mostly for baking. In Asia, where ginger originated, it’s more a savory ingredient. That’s because fresh ginger packs tons of ...

Dr. Modi considers ginger a “medical root” because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which help keep cells ...

Looking for a spice that brings in the spicy kick with a rich aroma, while packing some heat? The ginger is your jam! Ginger (Zingiber officinale), one of nature’s most powerful spices full of active ...

close-up of cut ginger root - Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images Outside of the people who use ginger like it's salt, we've all been left with two-thirds of a root after making a ...