Horseradish

I know I have mentioned horseradish before.  Collinsville, IL bills itself as the horseradish capital of the world.  There was a time when 80% of the United States Horseradish was produced within a few miles of Collinsville.  The production has been reduced a bit.  The production area has also expanded a bit, but still most  horseradish produced in the United States is grown within 50 miles of Collinsville.  The part we eat on our prime rib and in our shrimp cocktail is a large root below the ground.  It is ground up for the tangy condiment.  You can celebrate horseradish at the  International Horseradish Festival.