Handy Tip #1: Storing Fresh Ginger

I love having fresh ginger around to put in curries, stir-fries, or even my rustic pear tart. The only problem is that I don't use it often enough to go through a big piece of it before it starts to shrivel up and dry out. I can't take credit for this tip, but I can't remember where I first heard it.

Now I can buy ginger in bulk and can have fresh ginger all year round. Just peel the ginger and cut it into smaller pieces and freeze it. When you need some fresh ginger, just pull out a piece and grate using the small holes or a micro-grater. It works great!