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Thursday 5 March 2009

Ginger Deficiency?

I'm not going to begin every single posting with - "Sorry I haven't posted in a while", though, it seems like I feel like I have to say it every time. So, I'm not going to apologize - I live, I get busy, life takes over. I shall post whenever I can, and whenever it strikes my fancy.

I've noticed lately that I have been eating an awful lot of ginger-based foods. I think perhaps my body has a deficiency in ginger. At least, that's what it seems like. I just really like it. I've been ingesting...

Old Jamaica Ginger Beer...



Nairn's Stem Ginger Oat Biscuits...



Duerr's Ginger Chunky Preserve...



Lipton's Warming Lemon and Ginger Tea...



and last but definitely not least,
Crystallized Ginger...



What the heck do you think is going on with me? Do I really like Ginger that much? or is there some crazy psychological, or maybe chemical reason why I am drawn to all foods with ginger in it? It is a very strong taste, that is certain. It's refreshing, and reviving, and it clears out all taste of anything else you ate previously. I have no idea, but I don't see it ending any time soon. I am addicted to the Ginger Preserve on my toast every morning if nothing else. It is soooo good. So so good. I am missing "The Ginger People"'s Candied Baby Ginger. The Candied Ginger at the Tesco is not quite as good. I found "The Ginger People"'s Peanut Ginger Candies, and while they were good, they were not quite Gingery enough. I thoroughly enjoyed the Peanut addition though.

Comments? Thoughts?

On a side note, I haven't been eating any pickled Asparagus. I don't think they believe in pickling Asparagus in this country. Pity.

2 comments:

Meg said...

I also share the same love for ginger. It is so good for your stomach. The candied ginger is awesome. Ed bought some spicy candied ginger in Toronto, that was great. Where are you finding all of these ginger treats?

Becky said...

Mostly at the Tesco. Steve has just told me about some fabulous ginger items at Lakeland though. I must find this Lakeland, and go there...

Check this baby out...
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/buderim-crystallised-hot-ginger/F/keyword/ginger/product/10784

crystallized HOT ginger - I wonder how hot. Hmmm.

Also, there's this...
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/ginger-extract/F/keyword/ginger/product/10906

I see Ginger Beer production on the horizon...