This modern bamboo grater is based on an old Chinese design. Bamboo is a durable material from a plant that thrives in the tropics. It is useful in kitchen objects as it will not warp or rot from moisture.

Ginger bread; ginger ale, in curries and stir fries – where have you tasted ginger?

Ginger, sometimes called the spice of excitement, is one of the world's most important and commonly used spices. The plant is native to India where it has been used for around 4,500 years, and its name comes from the Sanskrit word Srngavera, meaning 'horn-shaped'. Ginger is the underground stem (Rhizome) of the plant Zingiber officinale. It has been, and still is, used to aid digestion, the common cold and other conditions, and is well known for its tangy taste in cooking.

When the spice routes opened up trade from the Far East, ginger became highly valued in Europe. Nowadays, fresh and dried ginger can be bought from most supermarkets as well as Oriental and Caribbean food shops, and is often used those cuisines. Crystallised stem ginger is a sweet delicacy.