Turmeric, a flowering plant that’s part of the ginger family (and similarly harvested for its roots), is having its moment in the sun. Wellness hounds rave over turmeric-spiked drinks like switchel, a tonic made from apple cider vinegar, honey, and lime; and golden milk, blended with warm coconut milk. By now, every Insta-foodie and their mother has had their try of NYT Cooking’s spiced chickpea stew—so popular it’s simply referred to as #TheStew—by cookbook author and columnist Alison Roman, whose flavorful and simple recipes often go viral and are known to spike the sales of certain ingredients.