Re: Beet Use

In a message dated 2/17/99 8:48:49 PM Pacific Standard Time,
allan@crwys.demon.co.uk writes:

<< 
 From my personal experience by far the best flavour is the beet that has
 had every chance to grow fast, has had adequate sunshine, and is just
 reaching maturity, not old age.
  >>

I agree with Allan again.  I have tried fresh baby beets and found them to be
rather tasteless when compared to their older brothers.  And yes,  you must
cook them.  I have friends who prefer baby beets,  but their favorite part
isnt the beet itself,  but rather the baby greens that are cooked on top of
the baby beet.  They like to steam them and put a dollup of sour cream on 'em.

My favorite way to eat the more mature beets is steamed in the microwave.  I
put them in a covered container half to their sides in water,  and cook on
high till easily pierced with a sharp knife.  If I cook them on the stovetop,
I forget them too often and have been known to burn the pan. 

Janet.
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