The Wonder of Horseradish

If it has an earthy, robust flavor with an oddly sweet heat that warms you to your core, it’s probably horseradish. A very small taste and the intensity will radiate all the way from your mouth to your sinuses. Many talk about clearing your sinuses, and boy will horseradish do it if you taste more than a little at a time.

The horseradish plant is a cold-hardy plant that can be called a spring, fall or winter crop. Horseradish is harvested by pulling out the roots, cutting off the tops and storing them in a cool place until needed. …read more