Because these pigments are water soluble, when they come in contact with water, the color will leach out of the beet and into the water. If they weren’t water soluble, borscht would be colorless. But ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... “What is it about you chefs and beets? Why do you have to put them into absolutely everything?” a friend of mine once asked me. He was, I think, reacting to ...

The first few farmers markets in spring feature primarily green-hued leaves and veggies: think spinach, arugula, lettuces, asparagus, dill, cilantro, and the like. The shades of green are a welcome ...

Beets are the perfect addition to bountiful fall feasts. They are satisfying without being heavy, and their rich ruby and golden tones add visual interest to any seasonal color scheme. Plus, beets are ...

We all heard that from our moms as kids. Unfortunately, it was more often canned beets that we were persuaded to eat. As a curious eater, I’ve come to appreciate beets in many different preparations.

A red war has been stewing between Russia and Ukraine for hundreds of years, and in recent months the conflict seems to have come to a boil. Embittered elements on either side lay claim to ancestral ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is associated with the color pink. In honor of that, we’re sharing our recipe for pink-colored Beet Hummus along with some important information about ...

Red is the color of love, so why not create a Valentine's Day menu that embraces the hue? Although finding red foods can be a challenge at this time of year, there there are options. Think beets, red ...