Janet Bostwick said...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Fri 06 Jun 2008 04:55:22p, Janet Bostwick told us...
>>
>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote
>>>>
>>>>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>>>> On Thu 05 Jun 2008 04:41:08p, Janet Bostwick told us...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Are you experiencing a shortage of ginger root in your area? Two
>>>>>>> weeks ago I couldn't find any in the stores, this week all I
>>>>>>> could find was tiny bits and pieces. Did something happen to
>>>>>>> damage the crop? Janet
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Apparently not the supply to AZ. I bought a hand last week and
>>>>>> there was plenty available. Maybe just in the UK?
>>>>
>>>>> This Janet doesn't live across the pond. ;o} I'm just north of you.
>>>>> Thanks for the info. I must be hitting the store at the wrong time
>>>>> or something.
>>>>
>>>> I've run into the same situation. The last time it was at Whole
>>>> Foods and they had just then stopped carrying ginger from China and
>>>> were awaiting a supply from California. I hadn't been able to find
>>>> ginger at other stores, either, that's why I was there. The
>>>> exception was that they had gorgeous ginger at the oriental market,
>>>> but it was packaged in a two year supply. I would have bought it
>>>> if I knew what trouble I was going to have getting it.
>>>>
>>>> The previous time, I asked the guy for ginger, I couldn't find it.
>>>> He showed me what they had and was apologetic ... it was small
>>>> pieces, all old and shriveled. Not worth buying.
>>>>
>>>> I think ginger is one of those items neglected by the stores.
>>>>
>>>> nancy
>>>
>>> I've been freezing it when I find it. Peel it first and then grate
>>> what you want.
>>> Janet
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> That's a good way to keep it, which I often do as well. I also will
>> sometimes peel it and drop it in a covered jar of sherry or madeira
>> and keep it in the fridge. I like that because the wine becomes
>> infused with the flavor and is very useful in dishes on its own.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
> Neat! I never thought of that. Thanks
> Janet


I've used ginger in a few dishes. Isn't it spicy hot aside from intensely
flavorful?

Andy