WHY DO I NIBBLE
More Than I Should … When I Cook?
I Suppose Its A Culinary Law. Cook’s Privilege. Essential Noshing.
So Is Losing My Appetite. It Happened This Morning. Minutes Before Schlepping Down To Write And Post Something Else – Guru Side Hustle – Coming Soon Enough.
Prepping My Lunch: A Kuched-Up Version Of Salade Beta Vulgaris.
BETA VULGARIS?
Yep, Its What The Smarty Pants Botanista’s Call Beets (Beetroot) …
“Whenever They Need To Get All Scientifickity About It.”
I Just Like The Pretty Color. How They Stain My Fingers. Like Dying Eggs At Easter.
… And, Pickled In Apple Cider Vinegar.
WHAT’S IN THE BOWL?
Let’s See … Oh, Nothing But Rainbowy Chunks Of Fabulous …
Green. Orange. Purple. Red. White.
Kale. Peppers. Radicchio. Beets. Pepitas. Fennel.
“Needs A Punch of Yellow: A Dollop Of Ochre … Grainy French Moutarde … In The Tangy Vinaigrette, Babette?”
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KUCHED 
beets are probably one of the few foods I just have no desire to eat…
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I was there … an acquired taste … I grew up around Borscht (beet soup) and have made it once. Probably never again.
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Will try… because what you described sounds delish!! 😊👍
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The smell of beets made me gag when I was small; now I LOVE them. So, some things do change 😉
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I wasn’t crazy about them as a kid, and it was the same caramel and a few other flavours and foods. Funny how tastebuds change.
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Made me want a salad after reading this! I did not have the same ingredients so did my usual …the italian way…olives artichoke tons of veggies and zesty peppercorn…never tried beets.. they taste earthy? i heard! Maybe i should try your way sounds delish 😉
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Beets may be an acquired taste, especially if they’re pickled. Quite juicy. They stain everything red. You can also roast them with other veggies. Italian antipasto is my favourite. Olives wound probably be in my last meal.
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I heard! My favorite olive salad..if you never had it’s made in olive oil and had black olives and green as well as kalamata and carrots and cauliflower its delish..
Need to try beets
I am a got to try new things kinda girl
Especially if good for me 😊
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Beets and feta cheese in olive oil and balsamic vinegar is a good starting point 😊
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A fun word, “Scientifickity.” Fits perfectly! I will not look at beets the same way after this post, Michael.
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I love beets. Don’t think I did as a kid, but eat them regularly now. Always appreciate your visits and comments. 😊
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Isn’t the purpose of cooking to eat half the food before you serve it?
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Yep, it’s typically how I do it living alone.
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Food shopping, food prep and cooking are Zen for me too. I can totally relate Michael! Not to mention – your post is now making me feel hungry – a tribute to your culinary-writing skills. Thank you 😊🙏
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I had a lunch like this at my mom’s on the weekend. 😊
Have you ever paired beets with orange? My Swiss aunt made this once, and chopped some crunchy fennel in, plus herbs and arugula and omg I’m still fantasizing about it.
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Wowza! That sounds awesome. I’ll have to try that. 🙏
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Sounds delicious… I’ve used both mandarin oranges and clementines in the past culinary experiments with salads. Feta cheese with beets is unbeatable, too. My vinaigrette is fairly tangy and spiced with chilli flakes. 😎
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I love the entire process from planning, shopping, prepping, etc. Zen is a great description, Suzette. And whenever possible, it shouldn’t be rushed, or ever taken for granted the blessings we have. 😊
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I totally agree, Michael. 🙏
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