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The calabash is made from the soft skin of the calabash fruit which is part of the gourd family. They are used widely in African and Caribbean communities.  You will find plain gourds or see them highly decorated or even jewelled for special occasions where they are given as gifts.     The gourds are dried and hollowed out to make containers which have a number of uses, cups. bowls, utensils, and even musical instruments.  The beautiful sound of the Kora instrument which is basically a harp built around a large calabash cut in half and covered in cow or goat skin with...

IT’S ABSOLUTELEY DELICIOUS WORKS WELL IN MANY FOOD AND DRINK RECIPES (Check Ours Here) LEAVES US WITH A NICE WARM FEELING IT’S SPICY AND LEAVES A ZINGY FEELING AS IT GOES DOWN IF YOU DON’T DRINK ALCOHOL, IT’S THE NEXT BEST TASTE TO A SPIRIT IT GIVES YOUR BODY A NATURAL BOOST THAT’S WHY WE LOVE A GINGER SHOT IT’S PROVEN TO ALLEVIATE PAIN AND INFLAMMATION IT HELPS WITH FEELINGS OF NAUSEA AND TRAVEL SICKNESS IT CAN HELP REMOVE TOXINS AND PROTECT AGAINST CELL DAMAGE IT CAN IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AND ALLEVIATE COLD SYMPTOMS GINGER HAS BEEN USED FOR...

International Women’s Day Inspire & Include Your browser does not support our video.   My daughter Dene cried when I gave up my job to work on Root2Ginger full-time and build our brand. She was worried and anxious that it would not be a viable business. I was keen to teach her the importance of taking risks and not being afraid to have a go at whatever it is you want to do in life! Raising a daughter has come with different joys and challenges than raising my sons and I am so grateful. Dene has now started her first...

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. On February 6th, we attended a special brew day in honour of IWD 2024, Cloudwater invited women from different Manchester-based organisations who have inspired and have positively contributed to their communities. Cloudwater Said: "Next up in our IWD series is Deanne Blake of @root2ginger Deanne is a former teacher and social worker with over 30 years of professional experience in children’s services, who founded root2ginger. Making natural cold pressed ginger drinks based on Jamaican family recipes. The Beer is a Pale Ale brewed...