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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
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 Posted - Feb 22 2009 : 6:19:57 PM
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| My husband loves drinking ginger tea because it helps with a lot of tummy issues he has. . .anyone know if I can freeze ginger? or if I can make the tea ahead and freeze it? or any info on how you like to make it would be great too! I just chop it up and boil it in water for 10 min or so. |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Feb 22 2009 : 8:44:44 PM
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i freeze my ginger and then just take it out of the freezer and grate it right into the mug. i add a wee bit of honey to mine!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2009 : 9:23:31 PM
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i freeze mine too and just grate off what I need. On another thread I also posted how to make your own candied ginger. Want me to tell you how to do that? It's SO good!
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2009 : 08:41:50 AM
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sure, does it help tummy issues too?
okay, so when you grate off what you need, do you just then steep it inwater for a few minutes? |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Feb 23 2009 : 09:37:43 AM
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it sure does! helps with PMS too...:)
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2009 : 5:09:45 PM
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I for one would love to know how to make candied ginger. Fill me in or direct me to the other thread, please, please, please.
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Edited by - glendagoldenbp on Feb 23 2009 5:14:13 PM |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 08:44:35 AM
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To make candied ginger take you regular ginger root, peel it and slice it into thin slices--about a 1/4 to an 1/8 inch. Put it into a saucepan with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Bring this to a boil and simmer for about an hour. Then take the ginger out with a slotted spoon or something like that and let it drain. Then you can also coat it with more granulated sugar and keep in a sealed container or bag. Save the syrup because it's also good with club soda. I save the peels too, freeze them and use them in tea also.
Candied ginger works the same for nausea/stomach issues. My DD has terrible motion sickness and uses it when she travels. I sometimes drop a chunk of the candied into my mint tea. Yum.
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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gardenmaam
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Cathy
Moreno Valley
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 09:50:19 AM
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You might wasnt to try candied ginger that is already prepared?
GASP!
I make Chai Tea and have always used fresh ginger. Then last week I got lazy, didn't want to peel and slice some fresh ginger and so I just put in candied ginger from Spice Islands (or some company)....and the tea tasted the best I've ever made it. I like using fresh ingredients...but this was really, really good. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 12:24:41 PM
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I sometimes purchase Ginger Crystals from the health food store to prepare for cold/flu season. The brand I use is Prince of Peace Ginger & Honey Crystals. They come in individual packs and can be served hot or cold. It helps so much with tummy issues and colds/sore throats.
Ginger Chews from The Ginger People are nice to have on hand or carry in your purse :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 6:49:06 PM
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Wow, these are all really great ideas! Thanks Marcia for the recipe. Can't wait to try it. When I'm short of time I'll try the pre-pared kind. Thanks Sheila for bringing this to my attention.
Sunrises are wonderous things, nobody should ever miss one. |
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vermont v
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Victoria
Chester
Vermont
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 3:54:50 PM
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Ginger is also a natural antinflammatory! I love the Ginger People ginger chews. Also Altoids has a ginger version. Can you tell I like ginger? |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 4:13:13 PM
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Victoria,
I love ginger too and have tried the Altoids :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 9:26:39 PM
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I love the ginger Altoids but can't find them anywhere now.
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 9:30:30 PM
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| I freeze my ginger root as well. I had a great spritzer a few days ago made with ginger beer and pomegranite juice. Wonderful concoction of good things for you! |
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