THE BOLD ROOT
Ginger
Big energy, unmistakable attitude, and a favorite ingredient for teas, marinades and warm-seasoned meals.
GNO FUN-ology · Herb Hood
Welcome to the Herb Hood.
Roots with attitude. Garden characters with stories to tell. And real food knowledge you can bring straight into your kitchen.
Meet familiar ingredients with unforgettable personalities—then follow the flavors into GNO's Ground-to-Plate lessons.
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Meet the characters
From the original Herb Hood world
Familiar ingredients, big personalities. The images below come from GNO's approved Ginger artwork and original animated video.
THE GROUNDED ROOT
Beet
Meet the calm voice in the garden. Follow Beet into conversations about colorful produce and everyday kitchen choices.
THE FIERY GUEST
Chili
Spice and personality take center stage. Explore how heat, aroma and seasoning create flavor without losing the joy of eating.
See the Hood in action
More than a picture. A whole world of stories.
Herb Hood brings the personality of a garden into the GNO kitchen. Watch a moment from the original cast, then explore food lessons you can put to use.
Original GNO animation presented as a short series preview.
The Herb Hood • Original cast
Learn it. Make it. Remember it.
Bring the lesson into your kitchen
Meet an ingredient
Get curious about the roots, herbs and vegetables behind each story.
Explore the food facts
Understand everyday culinary uses, preparation and ingredient safety.
Make your own food remix
Bring the ingredient into a practical dish, tea or another Ground-to-Plate idea.