So I’ve been reading quite a bit about the amazing miracle spice that is turmeric. Countries that include this spice in their regular diet have virtually no cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s been shown to prevent many types of cancers, multiple sclerosis and leukemia. It’s been used to treat depression, helps kick up your metabolism and it is a natural way to detox your liver.
Among many other things.
So I went to Kroger and a little teensy jar was about $6. 
I know I know. Getting sick is expensive. You can’t place a dollar value on your health. That’s the same price as a detox smoothie. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
I decided in 2014 I wanted to be more focused on health – AND saving money – so I popped over to our local Indian grocery store. I figure these folks use spice every day – and their prices are incredible. For Nashville locals, Patel Brothers Grocery sells a small bag of Turmeric for only $4. Perfect!
The downside?
I now have nearly a pound of turmeric. But it was only $4!
Now I need your help. I have no idea what to do with a pound of turmeric. Don’t get me wrong. I like curry as much as the next girl – but my husband isn’t quite as thrilled with the idea of our home (and our skin) smelling like a plate of palak paneer. Somehow I think he would choose prostate cancer over the idea of eating a steady stream of Indian food.
I need your help!
Can you give me your favorite ideas for sneaking a little wonder-spice in your food? Or in your beauty routine? I’ll post some turmeric successes on here from time to time as well. I appreciate any and all advice.
Here’s to saving money, being healthy and eating yellow colored food!
January 17, 2014 at 4:13 pm
My father-in-law uses it in one of his jerky recipes, but I don’t guess you’ll be making your own jerky. Maybe in one of those healthy smoothies everyone loves? Or a dash in your rice before cooking? I like it on fish.
January 24, 2014 at 2:49 pm
Ooh – interesting, in jerky? I love that now I can consider jerky as health food!
I tried it in chili this weekend and it was wonderful…and now I have an excuse to try it in a smoothie – I’ll let you know the results!
January 26, 2014 at 10:15 pm
My fave recipe that uses it is Sheryl Crow’s Warm Hummus Soup. Google it or get a link on my blog cloud. This is my 9 y.o daughters fave soup! Easy too!!
March 5, 2014 at 9:48 pm
I’m using it this weekend to dye my son’s white frosting yellow for his birthday cake since we avoid artificial colorings with him. I’ve also mixed it in with hot cocoa when I’ve been on a turmeric-for-my-health kick. It can be added in small quantities to many things without changing the flavor… think soups and spaghetti sauce. I’ve also put it into empty gelatin capsules. Great for memory and strong bones.