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What can be fresher then homegrown ginger

The aerial part is milder and you don’t use it for medicine, use it for tea and cooking instead.

This big root will go into medicine making while I replant the smaller pieces. They should be big enough in a year.

To make ginger tincture grate the clean root (no need to peel) finely.

Then give it into a jar with lid and fill up with Vodka or Brandy. Let infuse for 6 weeks and shake daily for the first week. You may also have to top up with alcohol in the first few days. If you would like to know more about tincture making click here.

Some people don’t consume alcohol so that’s why I try out the difference between an alcohol extract and vinegar extract. I have never tried out ginger in vinegar so this will be an exciting experiment

The ginger tincture will be helpful by travel sickness or gastrointestinal infections. If you like to know more about ginger, please click here.

Today I also crushed some cinnamon quilts for a tincture which can be used for colds, fevers or coughs.

It’s raining again and we listen to the sound of the rain dropping onto our roof. It is so homey.
We made a cosy warm home by baking.
Check out this recipe: Cheesy

They really taste delicious and we can’t get enough.

Now, I get me some ginger tea with lemon slices since it’s getting cold again.
Ginger warms your body and the lemon adds Vitamin C to this lovely tea. Ideal to prevent a cold

Stay healthy in this last New Zealand winter days!
On 1st September spring will hopefully knock on our doors…
Till then enjoy a hot cuppa and the sounds of raindrops on the roof.