I always see in recipes what appears to be a common standard way of measuring Ginger.  By the inch.  But what is an inch of Ginger? 

Fresh ginger seems to come in all shapes and sizes as well as thickness.  So which inch do you choose?  This question has always baffled me, so I just break off a chunk and peel it.  But that might mean I use too much or too little.  So how do you measure a standard 1" of Ginger?

Hi All,

I had forgotten about this place,    :shame:,  but since the hiatus in the Other place that shall not be named, I'm back.  I have never been a prolific poster in either place but agree with others that a forum is the members rather than a cult type thing and what we have posted needs to be available, but life moves on.    Anyway I am glad I have re-found you all and look forward to the great recipes you guys come up with.  Slowly I am educating my OH that taste is not always sacrificed by spice.  Having moved her on to slightly more than Korma's and butter Chicken. lol.

Keep up the great work, and I promise not to leave it so long between posts. .