for your table knotty li'l spice ginger is a spice that boosts flavor and can assist in your well-being by vicki shanta retelny ginger-glazed carrots angela garbot photography vicki shanta retelny chicago-based registered dietitian lance lifestyle writer and author inger has been a go-to spice in the culinary world for centuries for its distinctive flavor mediterranean bean dips and caribbean fish tacos although ginger looks like a knotty thick root ginger keeps well in the refrigerator for several weeks or in the freezer for months chemicals that can sometimes alleviate nausea and and after chemotherapy ginger may also help in maintaining cell health through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects benefit brain health seltzer water with a hint of syrup for homemade or mix crystallized ginger into homemade banana can upset your stomach-the very thing it typically cures when eaten in smaller amounts finely grated pinch of salt carrots in an oven-safe baking in a small bowl; whisk together pour mixture over carrots to are ready when they pierce easily with a fork or small knife and glaze turns golden brown with thyme and serve immedi- recipe courtesy of vicki shanta retelny costco connection you'll find various or fresh ginger in your local costco warehouse