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Last night I was pumped because I invented a stir-fry recipe that polished off the last of a three-year-old jar of stem ginger.

And if you’re lucky enough to come across that royal perfect pear, just gobble it up right away – or make my pear, stem ginger and sesame cake.

Sprinkle top of loaf with ras-el-hanout and stem ginger, if using.

Gelato flavours change daily: I'm devoted to its hazelnut, amarena cherry and the fine stem ginger that puts in the odd rogue appearance.

Ask for stem ginger, as this kind is less apt to be stringy and coarse.