Use this Glossary to get quick definitions or explanations of terms and concepts used in this Collection, or terms that you might encounter while managing your own ginger garden.
Ginger-specific terms:
Bracts: …
Ginger has quite the reputation for being good for what ails you—if what ails you includes indigestion, high cholesterol, sea sickness, morning sickness, or arthritic inflammation in your joints. Some …
The water content of ginger is around 79%—the rest is mostly carbohydrates with a little bit of fat and protein. For as sweet as it can sometimes be, it has …
When my daughters were young, I had no problem trying to pull a fast one over on them by creating new dishes that looked just like their classic favorites — …
This Ginger Maple Chicken recipe deserves a drool emoji. Ginger, I love it all on its own, in so many ways, but immersed in sweet maple syrup — now that's …
Admit it: nobody’s ever too old, or on too strict of a diet, to enjoy cookies! Cookies are delicious, easy to make, and you can take them anywhere if you’re …
If you’ve ever visited an authentic Japanese restaurant, you’ll notice that pickled ginger is a staple whenever you order sushi. Most people think that these thin, exquisitely arranged ginger slices …
When we hear the word pickle, what usually comes to mind are cucumbers submerged in a jar filled with vinegar. Of course, not everyone can appreciate pickles. Some folks just …
Botanical name: Zingiber zerumbet
Other names: Pinecone ginger, Pinecone lily, Lempoyang, Awapuhi, Shampoo ginger
This ginger is not especially tasty—much more bitter than its common cousin—but it’s a great ingredient in shampoos …