From the moment I first lined up my large collection of Spice Islands’ glass jars, I was titillated by the vibrant colors and textures of the various contents within. One particular jar entranced me with its possibilities – the Spice Islands® Crystallized Ginger. I left it out against my kitchen backsplash with a few others that I knew would make it into my early culinary explorations.
Each day, the bottle of ginger caught my eye. With their slightly dusty finish and unique, rough shapes, the golden nuggets resemble a pile of treasure from a lucky prospector’s pay dirt. My first taste of the little gems revealed a soft texture, just enough sweetness and the aromatic flavor from the Australian ginger root.
One evening while cooking dinner, my attention was inexplicably called to the jar of ginger pieces and I knew that they must find their way into a blond, cookie bar. I pulled the necessary ingredients out of the pantry, (my favorite thing about Blondies is that you almost always have ingredients on hand), and made my first batch of Ginger Blondies.
Caroline Lubbers is a mother, wife, business owner and blogger living in Chicago. She launched her blog, Whipped, in 2007 to explore new recipes and as an excuse to buy a fancy camera. Though Caroline is a serious foodie, she doesn’t take herself too seriously. Her warm manner and conversational voice welcome readers to pull up a chair and join her at her “virtual table.”
