Ginger R US

Charlee M asked:


I use ginger often when i cook so I keep a lot around the house. The other day when i went to use some of my ginger root, i decided to break off one of the knobs and plant it. The other day i transplanted it to a bigger pot for when it grows, and i noticed it is taking root very well. I’ve heard that growing ginger is easy, but the only question i have is how will I know when its ready for me to use? And when it is ready, do I just break off part of the root, and replant the rest? Or do I remove teh whole root, then start it again from the knobs like i did with this one?

ELLERY

farah asked:


I’ve been trying to find an Asian grocery store that carries the fragrant ginger bud/torch ginger/”bunga kantan” to use in some Malaysian cooking. I looked at the Uwajimaya stores in Seattle and bellevue, but couldn’t find them. Are there any stores that carries these flowers? There really isn’t any good substitute for them.

WAGGONER