QUESTION: What is turmeric and how do you use it? — Gerald Ristau, Westland, Mich. ANSWER: Turmeric is a rhizome — an underground root. It’s like and related to ginger root but not as gnarly and ...

Using fresh turmeric root can take your curry dish to another level of authenticity. To use it, simply peel the skin with a spoon or vegetable peeler before grating or finely chopping into your ...

Whether battling the winter blues or recuperating from the fast-paced urban grind, a cup of Golden Milk is my go-to elixir, ...

Q: What is turmeric and how do you use it? — Gerald Ristau, Westland, Mich. A: Turmeric is a rhizome — an underground root. It's like and related to ginger root but not as gnarly and knobby. Turmeric ...

Raw turmeric root is similar to fresh ginger. When dried, the bright yellow powder develops an earthy-sweet taste. “It’s delicious as an herbal tea and adds kick to everything from smoothies and soups ...

Until recently, the spice turmeric was not only pronounced incorrectly (it’s tur-mer-ic, not too-me-ric, people!), but most people were using it only for curries, along with other classic Indian and ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. A simple turmeric face mask ...

Most of us DIY personal care artistes cannot get enough of turmeric. The benefits of using this potent spice are endless as is the amount of ways you can incorporate the stuff into your beauty recipes ...

Turmeric is quickly becoming an “it” superfood. You’ve probably seen the ingredient all over Pinterest and Instagram in the form of golden-hues lattes, soups, and vegan ice cream. It was even called a ...

Turmeric is a bold spice that can double as a houseplant, offering a colorful harvest. The process is simple, but you'll need ...