The root of all goodness – Wed, 08 Apr 2015 PST

Without a doubt, turmeric has the most potent yellow color in the world of food, so potent that the yellow can easily stain fingers, clothing andcountertops.

Powdered turmeric is the main component in curry spice. Fresh turmeric is livelier and packs more savory goodness than the dried counterpart. It can bring ethnic-style food tolife.

Common to Asian cooking, turmeric comes from the rhizome or root of Curcuma longa, a plant closely related to ginger. The rhizomes are quite similar in appearance to ginger root, just smaller and morecolorful.

Peeled and sliced, raw fresh turmeric has a deep

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Fresh turmeric root offers bright, bold flavors when added to savory dishes, fruit smoothies and other recipes. Shown in the background are two dishes from Taste of India featuring turmeric, one with okra and tomato, and the other has cauliflower andpotato. (Full-size photo)

Without a doubt, turmeric has the most potent yellow color in the world of food, so potent that the yellow can easily stain fingers, clothing andcountertops.

Powdered turmeric is the main component in curry spice. Fresh turmeric is livelier and packs more savory goodness than the dried counterpart. It can bring ethnic-style food tolife.

Common to Asian cooking, turmeric comes from the rhizome or root of Curcuma longa, a plant closely related to ginger. The rhizomes are quite similar in appearance to ginger root, just smaller and morecolorful.

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The root of all goodness - Wed, 08 Apr 2015 PST