You Just Can't Beat a Beet!

Beets Fresh from the Garden

Beets have been a recent theme in the office. It started with a co-worker bringing me beets from her garden because she didn't know what to do with them.
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Then, I received a phone call inquiring as to what one could do with an abundance of beets the client had told her husband "not to plant in the first place." Can you freeze them?  You bet!
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Arugula Beet Salad

Shortly after that, the Valencia Community Garden donated beets and other gorgeous produce as they do throughout the growing season to support our cooking programs. I'm so grateful for their generosity and impressive gardening skills.

I continued with the theme yesterday by having my Healthy Cuisine class participants prepare a delicious beet salad recipe. It was a hit with even the beet skeptics. Seriously friends, you just can't beat a beet!

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Beet Skeptic Becomes Beet Lover!

For more information on beet recipes, nutrition information, selection and storage tips click here.

What are you favorite recipes that call for beets? I'd love for you to share your ideas in the comment section below!