Program Description
Event Details
Introducing the Taste the World Club, a collaboration between the Scarsdale Public Library and Apiary at the Library.
Each month we will provide a small amount of a different spice or spice blend from a different part of the world.
Cook with the spice and join us for a Zoom discussion of what we each made. We can share tips, recipes and opinions.
This month we will be cooking with turmeric. Turmeric is a plant related to ginger that grows in India, Asia, and Central America. It has a pungent, bitter flavor and a bright orange/yellow color. It is frequently found in Indian, South East Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. It can be used by grating the fresh root, or using a dried powder. It is extremely versatile and lends a beautiful color to anything it is in.
In addition to its color and flavor, turmeric, or more specifically its active compound, Curcumin, is often used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory. It is a powerful anti-oxidant and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Here are several ideas for the many uses for it:
7 ways to eat and drink turmeric
37 turmeric recipes for vegetables, meats, and more
Be creative, and happy cooking!
We will contact you to schedule a time to pick up your kit.