Comments on: Beet Envy

By: Sarah Schatz - menu plans for limited diets

Sarah Schatz - menu plans for limited diets — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:11:57 +0000

I have yet to try pickling beets so I will have to give it a go soon! Thanks so much and I love your photo by the way!

By: Dawn Gifford

Dawn Gifford — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:54:58 +0000

Thanks for commenting Brook! Beets have a lot of sugar in them and—without being there—it sounds like you’ve got quite a concentration of fermented juice at the bottom, which is safe, but might be strong tasting. But always check the smell and never eat any ferment that tastes “off.”

Best,
Dawn @ Small Footprint Family

By: Brook

Brook — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:35:27 +0000

I too love beets. I pickled some about 2 months ago and over time, they’ve gotten to be delicious. However, I have one question – they have gradually gotten very, very syrupy to the point where now, the syrup has become gelatinous and almost gooey. Is this normal and safe? They do still taste good, I was just wondering if it is normal. Thanks!

By: Dawn Gifford

Dawn Gifford — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:54:44 +0000

Ooooh that’s tough! I hope you do get some beets this year!

- Dawn

By: Dawn Gifford

Dawn Gifford — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:52:54 +0000

Thanks, Alyss! Mmmm, homegrown, homemade borscht!

By: Alyss

Alyss — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:12:47 +0000

Oooh.. what a great post! I have a bag of beets in my crisper that I pulled out of my garden about a month ago. I was thinking about putting borscht on the menu this week. Now I think I will

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:33:45 +0000

I’m having “beet envy” right about now! Our weather has been horrible and the farmers have had to replant the beets twice. I’m thinking we won’t get any this year, which would be a bummer.

By: Dawn Gifford

Dawn Gifford — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:49:27 +0000

I’m so glad you’re inspired! Your borscht sounds really delicious!

Best,
Dawn @ Small Footprint Family

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:01:38 +0000

I love beets! I try and eat fermented beets at least once a week, but one of my favorite ways to eat beets is borscht. We use the Joy of Cooking recipe and add finely sliced skirt steak (or other cheap cut). Add a dollop cultured sour cream…yum!
It freezes really well, too, so we usually make a giant pot of it and have plenty for later. In fact, you’ve inspired me to make some this weekend .