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

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?

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Janet Bostwick wrote:
> 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
>
>
Ginger root worms ruined the latest crop. (Tongue firmly in cheek)

On Jun 5, 4:41*pm, "Janet Bostwick" > wrote:
> Are you experiencing a shortage of ginger root in your area? *

Not in Southern California.

>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?

Don't know. I thought you could harvest those rhizomes (or whatever
they are) about any time. -aem

Janet Bostwick wrote:

> 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

Just picked some up a few days ago; plenty available and not just bits.
Los Angeles.

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On Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:32:25 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> wrote:

>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> 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
>
>Just picked some up a few days ago; plenty available and not just bits.
>Los Angeles.

No shortage here in New Mexico either: I picked up some this last week
myself. From a huge pile of it at one of the local Asian
markets...and it looked good. Big pieces, good price.

Christine

Christine Dabney wrote:

> On Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:32:25 -0700, Blinky the Shark >
> wrote:
>
>>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>
>>Just picked some up a few days ago; plenty available and not just bits.
>>Los Angeles.
>
> No shortage here in New Mexico either: I picked up some this last week
> myself. From a huge pile of it at one of the local Asian markets...and it
> looked good. Big pieces, good price.

I should've mentioned my source: routine, everyday supermarket chain.


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Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
> 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

Nope, I was just at the store today and noted a good stock of large
ginger roots, right next to a similarly large stock of horseradish
roots.

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?
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
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.
Janet

Janet Bostwick wrote:
> 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
Thanks for your replies, folks. You all live around me, so here in Idaho we
should be getting ginger as well. Unless there is a great conspiracy??
Janet

"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

On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:28:20 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> wrote:

>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>> 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
>Thanks for your replies, folks. You all live around me, so here in Idaho we
>should be getting ginger as well. Unless there is a great conspiracy??
>Janet
>

I haven't bought ginger in ages. I keep some growing in a pot and just
dig up a bit when I need it.

Boron

"Boron Elgar" > ha scritto nel messaggio
...
> On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:28:20 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> > wrote:
>
>>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>> 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
>>Thanks for your replies, folks. You all live around me, so here in Idaho
>>we
>>should be getting ginger as well. Unless there is a great conspiracy??
>>Janet
>>
>
> I haven't bought ginger in ages. I keep some growing in a pot and just
> dig up a bit when I need it.
>
> Boron

I did that last year and the year before, but the Martians abducted it both
times.

Janet Bostwick wrote:
> 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
>
>
No problem here in way-the-check-south Texas.

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On Fri 06 Jun 2008 05:26:17a, Janet Bostwick told us...

> 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?
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
> 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. Janet
>
>
>

Sorry, Janet. I guess I only looked as far as "Janet B". :-) Yes, ginger
is plentiful here, at least in the several stores where I shop. I can't
explain its absence elsewhere.

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On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:26:17 -0600, "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?
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>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.
>Janet
>

i haven't noticed anything, but i haven't looked for three weeks or
so.

your pal,
blake

On Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:32:20 -0500, George Shirley
> wrote:

>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>> 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
>>
>>
>Ginger root worms ruined the latest crop. (Tongue firmly in cheek)

bite that tongue! ginger root gives more bang for the buck than
almost anything i can name.

your pal,
blake

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

Boron Elgar wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:28:20 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> > wrote:
>
>> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>> 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
>> Thanks for your replies, folks. You all live around me, so here in
>> Idaho we should be getting ginger as well. Unless there is a great
>> conspiracy?? Janet
>>
>
> I haven't bought ginger in ages. I keep some growing in a pot and just
> dig up a bit when I need it.
>
> Boron

I was just about to ask directions for that. Please? Big pot? What kind
of plant pops up? Do you plant several pieces? C'mon, give Boron.
Details, details.
Janet

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.

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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.
>

I learned the ginger in the sherry trick from a course in Chinese
cooking my GF took in the 70's. We kept it in little baby food jars
which was okay because we had little babies.

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On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:57:25 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> wrote:

>Boron Elgar wrote:
>> On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:28:20 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>>> 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
>>> Thanks for your replies, folks. You all live around me, so here in
>>> Idaho we should be getting ginger as well. Unless there is a great
>>> conspiracy?? Janet
>>>
>>
>> I haven't bought ginger in ages. I keep some growing in a pot and just
>> dig up a bit when I need it.
>>
>> Boron
>
>I was just about to ask directions for that. Please? Big pot? What kind
>of plant pops up? Do you plant several pieces? C'mon, give Boron.
>Details, details.
>Janet
>

At least an 10" pot, regular to slightly sandy soil. Pick a piece of
ginger that seems to have eyes on it. Place at least a 3-4" chunk of
it in the pot and keep it in the shade. Bright, but indirect light is
fine, though. It'll burn in the sun.

Long, thin green leaves will sprout up like a green leaf fountain and
grow from spring to late fall, then die back over the winter. It'll
still be alive and grow again the next year.

Any time you want ginger, just reach down, find a piece of new growth
and cut it off, returning the rest to the pot.

Right now I have ginger, galangal and turmeric growing like that. Of
course, I am insane...I am probably the only person in northern New
Jersey with an Arbequina olive tree about to bloom, too. I swear I
will get that sucker to fruit.

And I am growing a giant sequoia in a pot, too.

Boron

On Fri 06 Jun 2008 06:12:11p, Janet Wilder told us...

> 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.
>>
>
> I learned the ginger in the sherry trick from a course in Chinese
> cooking my GF took in the 70's. We kept it in little baby food jars
> which was okay because we had little babies.
>

One thing I like to use both the madeira and the grated ginger for is
homemade gingerbread.

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On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:39:17 +0200, "Giusi" >
wrote:

>"Boron Elgar" > ha scritto nel messaggio
.. .
>> On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:28:20 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>>> 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
>>>Thanks for your replies, folks. You all live around me, so here in Idaho
>>>we
>>>should be getting ginger as well. Unless there is a great conspiracy??
>>>Janet
>>>
>>
>> I haven't bought ginger in ages. I keep some growing in a pot and just
>> dig up a bit when I need it.
>>
>> Boron
>
>I did that last year and the year before, but the Martians abducted it both
>times.
>

Here it's squirrels. I wish they'd all go back to Mars, though.

Boron

On Fri 06 Jun 2008 06:14:42p, Boron Elgar told us...


>
> And I am growing a giant sequoia in a pot, too.
>
> Boron
>

I hope it's a *very* large pot, Boron. :-)

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On Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:33:50 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>On Fri 06 Jun 2008 06:14:42p, Boron Elgar told us...
>
>
>>
>> And I am growing a giant sequoia in a pot, too.
>>
>> Boron
>>
>
>I hope it's a *very* large pot, Boron. :-)

I have a very positive outlook.

Actually, they can be made into very nice bonsai specimens,

Boron

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> On Fri 06 Jun 2008 06:14:42p, Boron Elgar told us...
>
>
>
>> And I am growing a giant sequoia in a pot, too.
>>
>> Boron
>>
>>
> I hope it's a *very* large pot, Boron. :-)

There's an idea. Bonsai giant sequoia.


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Nancy Young wrote:
>

>
> 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.


A two-year supply would be just about right for making candied ginger.
I need more because we just finished my Trader Joe's stash, and will
make the crock-pot recipe that turned out so well last time.

gloria p

"Gloria P" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote:

>> 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.

> A two-year supply would be just about right for making candied ginger.
> I need more because we just finished my Trader Joe's stash, and will make
> the crock-pot recipe that turned out so well last time.

There you go, I love candied ginger. Thing is, what's up with ginger
from China, which is where I assume this stuff originated? I heard
something in passing, then Whole Foods got rid of their supply.

Maybe I don't want to know.

nancy

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

Nancy Young wrote:
> "Gloria P" > wrote
>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> 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.
>
>> A two-year supply would be just about right for making candied
>> ginger. I need more because we just finished my Trader Joe's stash, and
>> will
>> make the crock-pot recipe that turned out so well last time.
>
> There you go, I love candied ginger. Thing is, what's up with ginger
> from China, which is where I assume this stuff originated? I heard
> something in passing, then Whole Foods got rid of their supply.
>
> Maybe I don't want to know.
>
> nancy

I thought that I heard something as well -- maybe 3-4 months ago?
Janet

Boron Elgar wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:57:25 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> > wrote:
>
>> Boron Elgar wrote:
>>> On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:28:20 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>>>> 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
>>>> Thanks for your replies, folks. You all live around me, so here in
>>>> Idaho we should be getting ginger as well. Unless there is a
>>>> great conspiracy?? Janet
>>>>
>>>
>>> I haven't bought ginger in ages. I keep some growing in a pot and
>>> just dig up a bit when I need it.
>>>
>>> Boron
>>
>> I was just about to ask directions for that. Please? Big pot?
>> What kind of plant pops up? Do you plant several pieces? C'mon,
>> give Boron. Details, details.
>> Janet
>>
>
> At least an 10" pot, regular to slightly sandy soil. Pick a piece of
> ginger that seems to have eyes on it. Place at least a 3-4" chunk of
> it in the pot and keep it in the shade. Bright, but indirect light is
> fine, though. It'll burn in the sun.
>
> Long, thin green leaves will sprout up like a green leaf fountain and
> grow from spring to late fall, then die back over the winter. It'll
> still be alive and grow again the next year.
>
> Any time you want ginger, just reach down, find a piece of new growth
> and cut it off, returning the rest to the pot.
>
> Right now I have ginger, galangal and turmeric growing like that. Of
> course, I am insane...I am probably the only person in northern New
> Jersey with an Arbequina olive tree about to bloom, too. I swear I
> will get that sucker to fruit.
>
> And I am growing a giant sequoia in a pot, too.
>
> Boron

Thank you. Another 10-inch dormant pot in the house in the winter would be
a bit much I think. . .I currently have 4 of them in the house overwintering
my tuberroses. If I can find some good hands, I think I will freeze them.
Janet

"Janet Bostwick" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote:

>> There you go, I love candied ginger. Thing is, what's up with ginger
>> from China, which is where I assume this stuff originated? I heard
>> something in passing, then Whole Foods got rid of their supply.
>>
>> Maybe I don't want to know.

> I thought that I heard something as well -- maybe 3-4 months ago?

That's exactly the time frame I'm thinking of, and when
Whole Foods stopped carrying it. It must be bad.

nancy

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

On Sat 07 Jun 2008 05:28:10a, Janet Bostwick told us...

> 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
>
>

Janet, both the wine and the grated ginger are nice additions to
gingerbread or cookies.

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On Sat 07 Jun 2008 05:39:11a, Andy told us...

> 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

Yes, ginger in any form (even dry ground) has a degree of hotness. There
is a brand of gingerale available in the midwest and I believe in the east
that has enough ginger in it to have a slightly hot aftertaste. Have you
ever seen or tried Vernor's Gingerale? It's the only gingerale that really
tastets like ginger to me. The typical amounts used in recipes don't
usually get much heat from ginger, mostly just the flavor. Having said
that, I would not suggest drinking the ginger infused sherry or madeira.
Use the wine in cooking or baking.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Ennui, felt on the proper occasions,
is a sign of intelligence. --Clifton
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Wayne Boatwright said...

> On Sat 07 Jun 2008 05:39:11a, Andy told us...
>
>> 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
>
> Yes, ginger in any form (even dry ground) has a degree of hotness.
> There is a brand of gingerale available in the midwest and I believe in
> the east that has enough ginger in it to have a slightly hot aftertaste.
> Have you ever seen or tried Vernor's Gingerale? It's the only
> gingerale that really tastets like ginger to me. The typical amounts
> used in recipes don't usually get much heat from ginger, mostly just the
> flavor. Having said that, I would not suggest drinking the ginger
> infused sherry or madeira. Use the wine in cooking or baking.


Wayne,

Not Vernors but I've had Reeds Ginger Beer:

http://www.reedsgingerbrew.com/brews.html

The "Extra" variety but it's mostly pungent and sweet and no heat. It's
been awhile.

Andy

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Sat 07 Jun 2008 05:28:10a, Janet Bostwick told us...
>
SNIP>>>> 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
>>
>>
>
> Janet, both the wine and the grated ginger are nice additions to
> gingerbread or cookies.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
I never considered using grated ginger in cookies. I love ginger cookies,
I'll bet the grated ginger really adds to them
Janet

Nancy Young wrote:
> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote
>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> There you go, I love candied ginger. Thing is, what's up with
>>> ginger from China, which is where I assume this stuff originated? I
>>> heard something in passing, then Whole Foods got rid of their
>>> supply. Maybe I don't want to know.
>
>> I thought that I heard something as well -- maybe 3-4 months ago?
>
> That's exactly the time frame I'm thinking of, and when
> Whole Foods stopped carrying it. It must be bad.
>
> nancy

http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=22403 I found this.

Janet

On Sat 07 Jun 2008 06:55:31a, Janet Bostwick told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Sat 07 Jun 2008 05:28:10a, Janet Bostwick told us...
>>
> SNIP>>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Janet, both the wine and the grated ginger are nice additions to
>> gingerbread or cookies.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
> I never considered using grated ginger in cookies. I love ginger
> cookies, I'll bet the grated ginger really adds to them
> Janet

It adds a whole new dimension. For a typical recipe, I use about a
tablespoon of grated ginger.

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