Let's plant some ginger root

 Let's Plant some Ginger Root in a flower pot

Ok everyone, it's time to talk about the video. I went to the grocery store and bought a bundle of ginger root. I looked through the pieces and found a couple that we're sprouting and I was delighted that I had some pieces that were just begging to be planted. ~Smile

It's really easy to plant the ginger sections. All you do is bury about 2 inches deep in potting soil, dampen the soil and place in a sunny location in your house. Before you know it.... you will have your very own ginger root growing in the pot. I think the large slender green leaves are pretty too.

Would you like to know some Health Benefits of Ginger?

It's long been known as a folk medicine. It fights germs!!! It's been used for years as a anti-inflammitory. It reduces swelling. And they say it's helpful with treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It halts the growth of bacteria they say. Calms Nausea ~ Soothes sore muscles ~ some studies say it slows down cancer growth ~ lowers blood sugar ~ helps battle bad cholesterol ~

Magic Herb ? ~

Yep that's what they say.  It's a magical herb too and used in spell casting. Uses: courage / creation / healing / love / success / money / sex / increases magical workings

Does it have Emotional Aspects?

Well yes indeed they say it does. In fact they say ginger releases victim mentality,  humiliation, blame and powerlessness. Wow! So that means it instills empowerment, accountability and fortitude. Hummm~ my my my

How about Ginger Tea Time

Most of my readers know I loveeeee meeee-some tea time and there's no way I could leave out drinking ginger tea either.  OOOooo and what about Ginger Chicken to go along with the tea? Yes Please! Another favorite of mine.

In Closing: Thank you to all my readers:

Thank you to all my followers who take the time to read my sites. I hope you find each day fun and informative. I enjoy creating all my videos on youtube and I really enjoy going into more detail about those videos here on my blog. Now if your interested... I did created a #shorts video for everyone which is 60 seconds long that you can watch or share here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoTVcprWPe8 These are made to be best viewed on a cellphone ~ iphone / vertical viewing and made to share or pass on. 

So, get out there and buy yourself some Ginger .... eat it, drink it, grow it... and pass on everything you learn to others. Love you all, and stay strong during these changing times. Pam

Health Benefits of Ginger Juice

Ginger Juice has many health benefits and preparing it is really simple.Ginger juice kills the cancer causing cells. In this way it helps cure cancer. Regular intake of ginger slows down the growth of breast cancer cells. For people suffering from high blood pressure, ginger juice is very helpful. It helps reduce the blood pressure immediately by making the blood thinner. Ginger juice mixed with little amount of honey is an ideal dosage.  Source: http://mavcu...-benefits/    Click Image to enlarge

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RECIPE: White Chocolate-Ginger Cookies

I have a real love for chunks of white chocolate in cookies. Well.... white chocolate chunks in anything really. That's one reason why I like this recipe so. This recipe is full of chopped pecans and ginger too. Three things that I think go fantastic together. 

RECIPE: White Chocolate-Ginger Cookies 
Originally uploaded by Pillsbury.com

I found this recipe at pillsbury.com a couple of years ago and every time I get a craving for white chocolate I have to make it. This cookie reminds me of Thanksgiving and Christmas. It must be because of the spices. I like to hold back a bit on the spices in most recipes. Not to heavy on the ginger, nutmeg or cinnamon. But I still have to have it in my cookies. :)


Thanks to one of my readers asking for the recipe- I was reminded about this lovely cookie recipe. It really is lovely. And the glaze that you see on top.... well it has a touch of orange juice in it that makes it ever so special. Anything I've ever ate with orange juice in it has been memorable. I'm sure you'll add this recipe to your cookie list too.

INGREDIENTS
Cookies

• 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 package (6 oz) white chocolate baking bars, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Chopped Pecans
• 1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger*

Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 to 3 1/2 teaspoons orange juice

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in brown sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, the ginger, nutmeg and orange peel until well blended. Stir in white chocolate baking bars, pecans and crystallized ginger. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 3 inches apart.
2. Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
3. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and enough orange juice for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Let stand until glaze is set.

*To easily chop crystallized ginger, cut with kitchen scissors into small pieces.

Peach-Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Here's a fantastic looking cookie for you to try in honor of National Cookie Day -which is celebrated every December 4th. This cookie looks so beautiful & made with sugar cookie dough! I've never baked this one so those of you who have... tell us how you liked it. Remember it for National Cookie Month in October too.

Peach-Pecan Thumbprint Cookies 
Originally uploaded by Pillsbury.com

INGREDIENTS
1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 EGGLAND’S BEST eggs
3 tablespoons water
1 1/4 cups Fisher® Chef’s Naturals® Chopped Pecans, finely chopped
1/3 cup Smucker’s® Peach Preserves
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon or water

DIRECTIONS
1. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or spray with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray.
2. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Mix in flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon and ginger with wooden spoon until well blended. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
3. In shallow dish, beat eggs and water until well blended. In another shallow dish, place pecans. Roll dough balls in egg mixture, then coat with pecans (press pecans into dough if necessary). Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Make small indentation in each cookie, using handle of wooden spoon. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon preserves.
4. Bake 11 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix powdered sugar and bourbon until smooth. If necessary, stir in small amount of water for desired drizzling consistency.
5. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool 3 minutes. Drizzle bourbon mixture over warm cookies.