Beets were definitely NOT my favorite food when I was a kid. For some reason, more recently, I have learned to love them. In salads, juiced (with other veggies and Granny Smith apples, grilled, boiled, or roasted. Beet soup, such as borscht, was probably ‘invented’ in Eastern Europe and is a popular dish that has emigrated to North America.

wikipedia has a detailed article on beets (aka ‘beetroot’) and includes details on nutrients, medical research using beets, historical facts, varieties and much more.

Check out Nadia’s pic of our friend Marcie’s Borscht

photo credits:

• Beets: photo by Danny
• Borscht: photo by Nadia