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I planted a few rows of beets the other day in the kitchen garden and thought I would share some of my tried and true tips on how to grow beets for those of you who haven’t grown them before. Basically, I LOVE growing beets! And I love watching them as they turn from little Read More >>
“Mavis, try this recipe for raw beet salad: shred raw beets, raw carrots, chop a few nuts (cashews or almonds work well), add a handful of raisins (or currents), and squeeze a fresh orange over it all. It is AMAZING (and really good for you, and doesn’t taste all beety, IMO), and pretty.” ~Sarah Have Read More >>
If you’re looking for a canning recipe for old fashioned pickled beets {no funky spices!} then you’ve come to the right spot! Yesterday we harvested a boatload of beets and since I am a HUGE fan of pickled beets, I decided to can a few pints {7 to be exact!}. Although I do plan on Read More >>
Beets are one of those foods that you either love or hate. I personally am in the love camp. I could easily eat beets every day. I can’t even imagine a garden where I wouldn’t find a place to grow beets. Because I am such a huge fan of beets and lists, I’ve decided to Read More >>
Lucy Puggle and I took a walk in the garden yesterday and snapped a few pictures of the vegetables we have growing. Even though we’ve had several nights with freezing temps, it’s pretty amazing how many vegetables are still hanging in there. The fava beans for instance. I thought for sure they would all turn Read More >>
