I Love Ginger Blog

02/10/2009

Here's some fun facts about ginger, courtesy of Hallmark Magazine (Feb/Mar 2009):

During the Middle Ages, when exotic spices were highly valued in Europe, a pound of ginger cost the same as one sheep.

The first "gingerbread" was created by the ancient Greeks, who wrapped a piece of ginger in bread and ate it after meals to aid digestion.

In medevial times, a lady often gave ginger to a knight before jousting tournaments to bring him good luck.