Ginger has been used for centuries for many medicinal qualities from travel sickness to gout to stimulating circulation.  When I was a little kid I remember my grandmother always buying me ginger-ale to simmer a stomach ache. You can make a healthier drink without the carbonation with fresh ginger root. Take about three pieces of fresh ginger the size of your thumb, chopped and put into a tea strainer or cheese cloth tied up tossed into 3 cups of boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes. Add honey and lemon to taste. This is also good to drink before traveling to calm motion sickness.

A Few Quick Serving Ideas

• Blue Ginger Black Pepper-Garlic Lobster
• Blue Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cups