On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:08:41 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> blake murphy > wrote:
>
>> most references i've seen to the sherry storage method refer to a
>> couple months. one cookbook recommends keeping it in a crock with
>> moist sand, which keeps it alive. break off a hunk, and return the
>> root to the sand.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
>I've seen the "live" storage recommendation on cooking shows.
>I've got live ginger in the herb garden right now, but have not tried
>that.
>
>I'm hoping it'll bloom.

i'm pulling for your root. or something like that.

your pal,
blake