tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post589218457593032817..comments2023-11-03T06:22:46.989-04:00Comments on Frugality and Crunchiness with Christy: Beets are Good - Who Knew??Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-71483683836571615652010-09-08T15:36:36.848-04:002010-09-08T15:36:36.848-04:00Christy, the only beets I've ever had are cann...Christy, the only beets I've ever had are canned and I LOATHE them, lol! I keep reading how good they are roasted but I haven't gotten around to making them yet as when I think of beets, I shudder with revulsion. :o)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363106628279020217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-66678258291830161952010-09-08T06:00:50.014-04:002010-09-08T06:00:50.014-04:00I adore roasted beets. I love them in a warm sala...I adore roasted beets. I love them in a warm salad with green lentils, goats cheese and walnuts. Yummo.<br />SueCouscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-38449169214232041682010-09-07T21:50:33.936-04:002010-09-07T21:50:33.936-04:00Thanks everyone for sharing how you prepare/eat be...Thanks everyone for sharing how you prepare/eat beets!! I am looking forward to all the different ways to cook them!<br />Joanne - that was a crazy diet wasn't it?!!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-65466601695530885692010-09-07T16:09:57.490-04:002010-09-07T16:09:57.490-04:00I had basically the EXACT same experience as you w...I had basically the EXACT same experience as you with beets! I went on some kind of fad diet when I was younger that made you eat them and couldn't stand them after that. I'm only now coming around to them!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-89505162886536760222010-09-07T14:42:05.796-04:002010-09-07T14:42:05.796-04:00Yah christy for trying something new! Awesome! Nex...Yah christy for trying something new! Awesome! Next time though, do not throw away the beet tops! They are GREAT sauteed in bacon grease! I usually cut the stems into tiny bits like celery and then toss them in first with some grease and garlic until quite soft (you can add in broth) then quick wilt the greens. This is a huge blood tonic and oh so tasty! :) Thanks for hosting and posting on the two for tuesday hop! Alex@amoderatelifea moderate lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02276472308985313068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-55929971190622932362010-09-07T14:41:41.364-04:002010-09-07T14:41:41.364-04:00I never even ate a beet until last winter when I g...I never even ate a beet until last winter when I got some from the CSA. I prefer to roast them, then dress them in red wine vinegar & olive oil and mix with purple onions.<br /><br />Another good way to eat beets is to roast them, sautee the greens in bacon fat w/onions and mix the two together and top with a soft fried egg. It's super delicious for breakfast.<br /><br />Beets turn a smoothie a beautiful shade of red, much darker than strawberries can.<br /><br />I pickled some this year and canned them. I opened a jar yesterday and they are delicious. I have to say, I think beets are my new favorite cold weather veggie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-7434769258811780742010-09-07T14:35:46.973-04:002010-09-07T14:35:46.973-04:00Hi Christy, I'm new to your blog and so happy ...Hi Christy, I'm new to your blog and so happy to find you through Meatless Mondays! Your beets look so yummy!<br /><br />I absolutely love beets in any way shape or form! Last week I canned pickled beets to enjoy during the coming winter months. I also use the beet greens as a side dish; I saute them in a little bacon fat, add vinegar, sugar then crumble bacon over the top...delish!!Rebeckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787596801204408337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-8824665164463236292010-09-07T13:29:00.919-04:002010-09-07T13:29:00.919-04:00I am so happy that you're exploring beets :D. ...I am so happy that you're exploring beets :D. I love them... raw, cooked, fermented. When I'm grilling, I'll often wrap a beet in tin-foil and throw it in with the charcoal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-52267844433438746612010-09-07T12:47:17.364-04:002010-09-07T12:47:17.364-04:00I love beets. No I did not know they are healthy, ...I love beets. No I did not know they are healthy, I simply like them because they taste great. I like your version of beets with butter, salt and pepper. Thanks.Arnoldhttp://babootie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-3116164665886031472010-09-07T11:50:05.597-04:002010-09-07T11:50:05.597-04:00I, like you had only had them canned, and decided ...I, like you had only had them canned, and decided they were awful. But this year I decided to grow them in my garden,with the mindset that homegrown food tastes exponentially better than canned. I love using the leaves in salads and love the beets roasted! Yay for realfood!Alea Milhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549333388945700712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-29369271986038208082010-09-07T11:32:53.071-04:002010-09-07T11:32:53.071-04:00I love beets, but have always been a bit worried a...I love beets, but have always been a bit worried about preparing them myself. But having read your post and the comments, I think I might try roasting them in the oven. I like the idea of the toasted almonds too.April@The 21st Century Housewifehttp://www.21stcenturyhousewife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-22267220167912730862010-09-07T10:00:42.650-04:002010-09-07T10:00:42.650-04:00I LOVE beets! But alas, I have only had them from...I LOVE beets! But alas, I have only had them from a can. Usually at salad bars or thanksgiving. <br /><br />I am going to have to get some and try them...maybe roasted? all your commentators seem to like them that way...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074110497550083707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-82813759013753067812010-09-07T09:26:56.649-04:002010-09-07T09:26:56.649-04:00Roasting them in foil is the best way to go. It ke...Roasting them in foil is the best way to go. It keeps the juices and sugars in and kinda carmelizes as well. So sweet that you barely need to add anything (maybe some balsamic if you like)?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067701610011192772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-71909804747792607912010-09-07T09:08:02.821-04:002010-09-07T09:08:02.821-04:00Melynda - I have never had them grated - that will...Melynda - I have never had them grated - that will be a new adventure (in a castle? fun!)<br /><br />Jenny - I didn't know that - the more I learn the more I know we need more beets in our diet!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-61160840039665678932010-09-07T08:43:32.060-04:002010-09-07T08:43:32.060-04:00Beets are a natural source of hydrochloride. They...Beets are a natural source of hydrochloride. They make HCL pills from beets to aid the digestion of protein.<br /><br />I use my pressure cooker for beets. 10 minutes or so and they are soft, but firm. Then I serve with onions, olive oil and vinegar or just pickle them in ACV.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12735762861554461361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-78743409746458162302010-09-07T06:54:00.612-04:002010-09-07T06:54:00.612-04:00They are also good raw grated into salads. I learn...They are also good raw grated into salads. I learned a lot about beets when my sister and I catered a wedding in a castle, set in a mid-evil time frame.Melynda@Scratch Made Food!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17924210552692980145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-66645526238647983822010-09-07T06:50:19.699-04:002010-09-07T06:50:19.699-04:00I adore beets! They're one of my favorite vegg...I adore beets! They're one of my favorite veggies! Both ways sound deeelicious ;)Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-73752293705693575802010-09-07T00:43:21.375-04:002010-09-07T00:43:21.375-04:00Oh no, endless tinned beets? Nobody could love the...Oh no, endless tinned beets? Nobody could love them that way. Blech! <br /><br />Gotta say, I'm with the roasted beets crowd. I cut them into large chunks, coat with bacon grease, thyme, onion powder, s&p, and roast in a 400 degree oven until browned. Can't be beet, er, beat!Hunger and Thirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331585553306515502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-10790356789465672822010-09-06T22:58:58.554-04:002010-09-06T22:58:58.554-04:00Last Fall I roasted every beet my CSA threw at me,...Last Fall I roasted every beet my CSA threw at me, planning all kinds of dinners and pizzas and soups...and not one beet ever made it to our dinner table, I ate every last one! Cut the small ones in half, the larger ones into quarters (or roughly 2" square pieces), drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, and bake on a foil-lined cookie sheet in a hot oven. Like candy!Myrniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585790815417752655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208986168060089190.post-62042177693147455542010-09-06T22:17:11.834-04:002010-09-06T22:17:11.834-04:00I roast beets (wrapped in foil) in the oven - it i...I roast beets (wrapped in foil) in the oven - it is so easy.tigerfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575213806359208350noreply@blogger.com