<< Ginger is a common spice for god's sake. We yanks like to call it ginger. >> right, and "green ginger" consists of young ginger roots that have been pulled before the brown skin forms on them. they sell it at the Whole Foods near me.... i haven't tried it though, so i can't say as how it compares to regular ginger. PJK please don't hate me because i can't type..... --- All the cool kids are doing it: HTTP://www.EvilSponge.org