What did you eat today?

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I may have to try that. I honestly have never had a beet before. How long to you roast them for?

Oven 400 degrees. Slice off the green and root ends. Wash well. Spritz with olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for one hour, give or take. Let cool in foil. Peel, dice and store. The red beets will stain clothing, so be careful. I haven't had any problems with contact on tile counters, sink, or skin. Gold beets are tasty, too, but difficult to find.

We belong to a great CSA. Unlike many, we can choose what we get each week from what is available in their "store" that week. Last winter I decided to try things I had never bothered with before - beets, celery root, turnips, kohlrabi. I was pleasantly surprised at all of them.

I also grew up eating only frozen, and some canned, veggies. Sure glad I got brave and decided to expand my horizons!