Ginger
can be one of the most enriching flavors in holiday baking. Ginger snaps are
the obvious choice but try slipping some into salad
dressings, meat rubs, and barbeque sauces to keep everyone guessing. Classic
jerk seasonings from the Caribbean are heavy in heat so the relatively mild
bite of ginger is a nice balance in sauces from the region.
It is best known as a digestive aid and is
specifically indicated for flatulent intestinal colic. Preserved and
crystallized ginger is a popular confectionery, in the east and west.
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