Long used in Indian and Caribbean cooking, turmeric is starting to show up in everything from bottled smoothies to beauty products. Turmeric is getting lots of attention because the active ingredient ...

Turmeric has many health benefits, but it may be too bitter to be consumed on its own. That's why you can make your tea a bit ...

June is a wonderful month - the garden and flowers are popping! Just look at those lovely purple flowers the snow peas are producing. I am already picking sugar snap peas, the Sugar Ann variety from ...

When selecting fresh turmeric, look for firm, unblemished roots with a vibrant orange color. The skin should be thin and ...

A cup of tea can revive the soul, especially on a rainy spring day, which we seem to be having quite a few of here in the Hudson Valley. Ginger is one of my favorite flavors in tea, whether it’s ...

If you’ve ever eaten curry, and really who hasn’t, you’ve tasted turmeric. Turmeric is the spice that gives curry pastes and powders that vibrant golden hue. Long popular in India, the Middle East, ...

What’s yellow, trendy and has been around for more than 4,000 years? Need another hint? Because it may have the ability to reduce inflammation, possibly fight cancer and boost brain function, it’s ...

It’s a new year, which means for many of us, it’s time to take a look at our diet and make some improvements. But instead of quitting sugar or carbs, as many people do, I’ve decided to add something ...

Turmeric — with its brilliant golden-yellow color and floral, warming, slightly musky taste — is one of the primary flavors in Indian and Southeast Asian cooking. It is what gives curry powder its ...

Workshop: A hands-on workshop exploring the medicinal benefits of turmeric and its preparation for cooking at home with Dr. Lisa Julian When: Thursday, Oct. 8 5:30–7 p.m. Cost: $40. Reservations ...

You may know turmeric as the deep-yellow spice in Indian curries. Or perhaps you recognize it as the ingredient that makes classic American mustard bright yellow. Maybe you have a jar of ground ...

What: A hands-on workshop exploring the medicinal benefits of turmeric and its preparation for cooking at home, with Lisa Julian, Ph.D. When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday. Where: Elevated Yoga & Holistic ...