Anti-Aging Turmeric & Ginger Tonic

This is less a recipe than a ritual — a small pot on the stove, grated turmeric and ginger simmering until the whole kitchen smells warm and a little spicy.

Turmeric and ginger are both commonly featured in anti-aging and wellness routines, and a pinch of black pepper is stirred in here because it's often paired with turmeric to help the body make better use of it. A little honey and fresh lemon soften the sharper edges of the spices.

Strain it into a mug and sip slowly, whenever the day calls for something warm and unhurried. Fresh ginger and turmeric root give the deepest flavor, but the ground, dried versions work in a pinch if that's what's already in your spice cabinet.