First - coming from northern European roots - of course I love beetroot - do not think i have used pine nuts but that sounds delicious :) ! And if I was able to garden at the moment I would learn extra from your practicality! I am the one who plants in straight rows! And . . .oh . . . I DO remember the farmy at that stage > lovely to look at the photos and recall . . . smiling . . .
Thank you for the beetroot recipe. It sounds delicious, and is a good reminder to start planting. I'd forgotten about the leaves being good too. I'd never thought of pulling them into a foil bag to roast. When I do roast veges in an open dish I always include beetroot but it doesn't cook fully, and there's a limit to how small the pieces can be cut.
This chicken tractor is definitely home made but was not a success. It was way too heavy! Later I made lighter versions that were much better. I will find the plans and write about them for you!
Growing up in Trinidad, it was beetroot - no argument
And it always showed up in one of two ways - pickled in a Sunday salad or turned into a neon pink juice that stained every white school shirt in sight.
In my house, the leaves deserve their round of applause. We would prepare it like spinach in Trinidad.
I've only come to enjoy beets in the last couple of years and add them to all of my salads now, but have never planted them up to this point. you are so right about small moves and gestures being so meaningful
First - coming from northern European roots - of course I love beetroot - do not think i have used pine nuts but that sounds delicious :) ! And if I was able to garden at the moment I would learn extra from your practicality! I am the one who plants in straight rows! And . . .oh . . . I DO remember the farmy at that stage > lovely to look at the photos and recall . . . smiling . . .
It is nice to look back every now and then. There is so much recorded in those old posts. Happy Friday, Eha!
I’ve planted my first beets! Have no idea if they’ll grow, but thought I’d give it a try.
Here’s hoping 🤞🏽
Yay! They will grow! Add water - will grow.
They’re also is a sunny location, so I’m hopeful. We shall see!
How do I leave more than 1 like?
Well that’s a flaw in the system!
Gorgeous photos! I love beetroot! We roast it in olive oil with garlic. Thanks for sharing :)
Olive Oil and Garlic - the perfect pairing. Awesome.
Thank you for the beetroot recipe. It sounds delicious, and is a good reminder to start planting. I'd forgotten about the leaves being good too. I'd never thought of pulling them into a foil bag to roast. When I do roast veges in an open dish I always include beetroot but it doesn't cook fully, and there's a limit to how small the pieces can be cut.
Yes! The tinfoil does the trick - they do take a long time to cook but steaming them in the tinfoil first helps immensely.
Is the chicken tractor something you made? Could you share more detail on it-sounds like a fantastic way to move the gals around!
This chicken tractor is definitely home made but was not a success. It was way too heavy! Later I made lighter versions that were much better. I will find the plans and write about them for you!
Thank you for your nudge!
Growing up in Trinidad, it was beetroot - no argument
And it always showed up in one of two ways - pickled in a Sunday salad or turned into a neon pink juice that stained every white school shirt in sight.
In my house, the leaves deserve their round of applause. We would prepare it like spinach in Trinidad.
We call it bhagi there.
https://cookingwithria.com/2020/11/trinidad-bhagi/
Thank you for resurrecting some positive memories for me, Cecilia :)
AND a recipe!! Gold. Thank you Neela. Happy Thursday!
Just one clarification - spinach = bhaji, but we prep the beet leaves using the same method.
No problem, my friend.
Happy Friday to you..
Ok! Awesome - I have both in the garden. ❤️🙏
I've only come to enjoy beets in the last couple of years and add them to all of my salads now, but have never planted them up to this point. you are so right about small moves and gestures being so meaningful
Turning right instead of left. Such a simple move that could change everything! Happy Thursday Beth!
Beetroot and lemon photos gracing my screen are always welcome!