Ginger-bred fan

I’m a sushi fanatic. I love everything about a sushi dinner, especially the slices of ginger that accompanies the rolls. It adds a nice, spicy kick to the whole ordeal. Of course, the real purpose of the pickled root is to cleanse your palate between bites. As it turns out, ginger has a lot of functions: palette-cleanser, stomach-soother, breath-freshener, even arthritis- and migraine-reliever.

Since I don’t keep a jar of pickled ginger in the fridge, though, I’ve found another way to get my fix: Gin Gins Hard Candy by The Ginger People, a sweet and spicy delight. Since three candies have just 35 calories, they’re perfect for a treat after a meal or anytime. Pop one in your mouth after dinner as a digestive aid, suck on one during the day when you want a spicy taste, or use one to mask bad breath. Another use? Toss one into hot water for a soothing, late night tea.

Gin Gins Hard Candy, $2.35, gingerpeople.com

While you’re there, check out The Ginger People’s other products from drinks to marinades to the ever-classic ginger snaps. And let us know — what’s your favorite way to use ginger?

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Saturday March 28, 2009 Pattie wrote:

... I too love the flavor of ginger but I tend to go to Reeds Ginger Chews when out at a health food store or anytime in between sushi dinners.

Sunday March 29, 2009 Stefanie Schmidt wrote:

... Sounds like these have a lot of flavor and a great new candy.

Sunday March 29, 2009 vjhein wrote:

... I love ginger in my hamburgers for that added flavor and it is great but to be honest I have never had ginger candy

Monday March 30, 2009 paula wrote:

... Both my daughter and I love ginger. I use it fresh in stir fries and my brother always has candied ginger around for digestion. Cant't wait to try Gin-Gins.

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