tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post8405001709827088443..comments2024-03-29T05:26:30.522+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Beetroot.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79116891149460784092019-07-15T15:05:08.834+01:002019-07-15T15:05:08.834+01:00we eat them sliced raw very thin, it goes very wil...we eat them sliced raw very thin, it goes very will with goats cheese and a sweet tangy vinaigrette.<br />Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-29125103216097074772019-07-13T04:57:58.189+01:002019-07-13T04:57:58.189+01:00Lovely. And so easy to grow.Lovely. And so easy to grow.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-17497987866730996522019-07-13T04:56:06.844+01:002019-07-13T04:56:06.844+01:00I'll have to do a big batch and pickle them.I'll have to do a big batch and pickle them.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76619865866258826932019-07-13T04:55:28.191+01:002019-07-13T04:55:28.191+01:00That sounds perfect for our winters, when we have ...That sounds perfect for our winters, when we have the woodburner going. I could pop some in along with the spuds.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-38479071750455730342019-07-13T04:54:28.106+01:002019-07-13T04:54:28.106+01:00I'm sure I've eaten raw grated Beetroot so...I'm sure I've eaten raw grated Beetroot somewhere. I remember it being very good.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82394664674830997762019-07-13T04:53:05.561+01:002019-07-13T04:53:05.561+01:00I shall be doing that next week.I shall be doing that next week.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56685659363739828992019-07-13T04:52:44.878+01:002019-07-13T04:52:44.878+01:00Thanks for that Ruth. As a big fan of both Beetroo...Thanks for that Ruth. As a big fan of both Beetroot and hard boiled eggs, I'll definitely give that a go!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78270939548808444542019-07-13T01:28:28.340+01:002019-07-13T01:28:28.340+01:00They are beautiful!They are beautiful!Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-68768217275335059312019-07-12T17:56:15.376+01:002019-07-12T17:56:15.376+01:00I agree about it going too quickly. It is very mo...I agree about it going too quickly. It is very moreish.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90635992135335009792019-07-12T16:21:24.455+01:002019-07-12T16:21:24.455+01:00Wash, wrap in tin foil and bake in the oven, they...Wash, wrap in tin foil and bake in the oven, they retain their sweetness so much more. The colour of the water indicates to me a lot of the goodness has disappeared down the sink. Added to which if you like a hint of vinegar, a drizzle of balsamic in the foil gives you the best of both worlds. <br /><br />LXLetticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251998081386015052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65319838809189484402019-07-12T15:55:10.695+01:002019-07-12T15:55:10.695+01:00We love beetroot here...not just cooked, but thinl...We love beetroot here...not just cooked, but thinly sliced or grated in salads too.gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69006747710390515672019-07-12T15:28:49.217+01:002019-07-12T15:28:49.217+01:00I enjoy beets also and as Ruth said beets pickled ...I enjoy beets also and as Ruth said beets pickled with hard boiled eggs are so wonderful.<br />parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65447921356328149012019-07-12T14:59:54.207+01:002019-07-12T14:59:54.207+01:00It's a Hugh Fernley wotsisname recipe.It's a Hugh Fernley wotsisname recipe.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62467903430183097212019-07-12T14:42:24.313+01:002019-07-12T14:42:24.313+01:00A Pennsylvania Dutch way is to pickle beets with c...A Pennsylvania Dutch way is to pickle beets with cider vinegar and sugar, then to pickle hard-boiled eggs with them by shoving the eggs down into the brine. They turn pink and delicious. Here's a great recipe for preparing beet leaves as well as kale and chard:<br />https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/beet_greens/Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367791485727217874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-52169388522339914662019-07-12T13:57:26.822+01:002019-07-12T13:57:26.822+01:00I have made a brownie recipe that calls for rhubar...I have made a brownie recipe that calls for rhubarb - is really good so I think beets would serve the same purpose.sillygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971787430517830586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-27061093870230551342019-07-12T13:01:47.831+01:002019-07-12T13:01:47.831+01:00That's how we normally eat it here.That's how we normally eat it here.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79528216104768918712019-07-12T13:01:12.152+01:002019-07-12T13:01:12.152+01:00I obviously have a lot of experimental eating ahea...I obviously have a lot of experimental eating ahead of me. Hot with butter sounds very good too.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14259909940508256892019-07-12T12:36:40.333+01:002019-07-12T12:36:40.333+01:00I enjoy it in salads.I enjoy it in salads.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14810388112039672392019-07-12T12:24:41.368+01:002019-07-12T12:24:41.368+01:00I like it hot, sliced up with butter and salt and ...I like it hot, sliced up with butter and salt and pepper. Husband prefers it cold, pickled. I don't have great success growing it unfortunately. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-68213890375573280672019-07-12T10:12:33.651+01:002019-07-12T10:12:33.651+01:00They do actually taste as if they are doing you go...They do actually taste as if they are doing you good; rather like Spinach or Kale.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-72205349804689435092019-07-12T10:11:31.189+01:002019-07-12T10:11:31.189+01:00I'm beginning to think that I might make this ...I'm beginning to think that I might make this an annual crop. They are very easy to grow, and the results are very satisfying.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-9185938425152075582019-07-12T10:10:26.726+01:002019-07-12T10:10:26.726+01:00I know you are very keen on Beetroot. I think I sa...I know you are very keen on Beetroot. I think I saw somewhere that it was good for diabetics too.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21805647714545786982019-07-12T10:08:45.335+01:002019-07-12T10:08:45.335+01:00I'll tell Lady M, she might try that. It sound...I'll tell Lady M, she might try that. It sounds very good.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14337863792334957082019-07-12T10:07:40.018+01:002019-07-12T10:07:40.018+01:00I did wonder about the leaves, because they are &#...I did wonder about the leaves, because they are 'beet', and 'beet' is usually edible.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-60608816484925683972019-07-12T10:06:46.943+01:002019-07-12T10:06:46.943+01:00The only part of me that turns red after consumpti...The only part of me that turns red after consumption is my tongue. If I grow them again next year I might try the salt business.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com