Tag Archives: Beet

How to Cook Beets: 3 Yummy Recipes to Surprise Your Guests

The need for this article had become evident to me several days ago, when I purchased a bundle of beets at Walmart, and the lady at the cash register picked it up and asked with much surprise, “What are these?” “Beets,” I answered, not sure whether she was serious. To which she replied, “Never seen […]

Beets Are an Excellent Source of Nutrients, Vitamins and Minerals for Today’s Diet

Betas are a very strong root, good for heart and colon health. There are many wonderful ways to incorporate beets into your daily diet. Betas come in many varieties these days. In the 1950’s and 1960’s my father grew beets in a dry garden out back. Mom regularly canned beets, summer after summer, and I […]

The Healing Power of Red Beets

One of my co-workers was diagnosed seven years ago with leukemia. His prognosis was not very good; he was told he had about 6-12 months to live. His physicians informed him of the importance of chemotherapy treatment, which he refused. The patient decided to seek alternative methods of treatment. He researched the effects of diet […]

Beet Greens: Harvesting and Cooking

Beet greens are sweet and tender when picked early, making them a delicious side high in vitamins and minerals. According to NutritionData, beet greens rank 92 on the perfection scale of 0-100, indicating that they are nearly complete foods packed with essential nutrients. But gardeners recognize its value in its unique flavor. Often the first […]

The Blue Beet Bar – a Newport Beach Favorite

Barra Blue Beet is not easy to find. Its front entrance is located in an alley near the beach and just down the street from Newport. The Blue Beet is the oldest commercial building in Newport Beach, a building that has been standing since 1912. The Blue Beet was left behind, then a saloon, and […]