Beet Varieties

Avalanche Beets

In addition to Chioggia Beets, I started growing Avalanche Beets last year. Features: 1) This variety has white skin and flesh. 2) These Avalanche Beets are sweeter. 3) These beets are between 2 and 3 inches wide. 4) Avalanche leaves will reach up to 1 foot tall. 5) It is suggested that you keep the […]

Beet Varieties

Chioggia Beets

Last year was the first time that I grew Chioggia Beets.  As you may already know, I am not a big fan of solid red beets.  Here is why I like Chioggia Beets . . . Features: 1) This variety has red skin and red and white rings inside. 2) Chioggia Beets do not bleed […]

Foodie Ideas From Virginia Restaurants

Red Beet Tartare

For our Valentine’s Day dinner, we went to a lovely restaurant in Roanoke, VA called Bloom with a good friend.   The dinner started out with Red Beet Tartare.  It was so good!  Don’t worry I have several more interesting dishes to share with you. Ingredients: Red Beet Coconut Milk Black Walnut Golden Beet Chervil If […]