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 […]

Veggie Families

The Goosefoot Family

I’m not sure which sounds stranger saying the technical name of this family which is Chenopodiaceae or its nickname which is the Goosefoot.  If inquiring minds want to know why it is called goosefoot , folks say that many of the leaves in this family look like goose feet.  While I don’t think I would […]