Beetroot Rabbit?
Beetroot Rabbit?
*hope we never get to have a spud thread*
I followed the link on the rabbit picture
Evening beetie Lovers
I followed the link on the rabbit picture
Evening beetie Lovers
Morning Beetie loving people
and Zaph
and Zaph
Gah!!!! .. you know what comes next..... *hawk spit*
Z.
Z.
Morning Beeties, glad the bank holiday is over I can get back to my normal beetroot lunch... I hate days that throw me off !!! 
Ooopsy a beetroot snaffle too... it just gets better .. 
Morning PGT
I am nearly run out again
they all like it and raided what was in the fridge ........ I hid a little though
I am nearly run out again
they all like it and raided what was in the fridge ........ I hid a little though
quote:Originally posted by MrsH:
*hope we never get to have a spud thread*
I followed the link on the rabbit picture
Evening beetie Lovers
Yes, there were some alarming growths weren't there?
*resists temptation to start deformed veg thread*quote:Originally posted by Baby Bunny:
thats one way of describing them yes
quote:Originally posted by Zaphod:
Well.. admit it.. you hate it !!!
Z.
No, I love it especially baby beets.
Good Morning all
Morning Beeties
BD lovely pic might borrow that sometime
BD lovely pic
might borrow that sometime
Ello beeties - forgot to come here for a while 
my beets are growing in my veg patch - can't wait till they are reading to be harvested and eaten
my beets are growing in my veg patch - can't wait till they are reading to be harvested and eaten 
long live the beeties
Gah!!! *hawk spit*
Z.
Z.
quote:Originally posted by porto:
long live the beeties
Indeed
Morning Beeties
Afternoon.... had a lovely lunch today.. guess what was in it....
umnnnnnnn now let me think ummmnnnnn 
ahh could it be Beetroot for a change I wonder
Hi PGT .... you ok
ahh could it be Beetroot for a change I wonder
Hi PGT .... you ok
awww Syd how sweet
Z.
Beetroot with Rosemary recipe
information
Preparation time : 15 minutes, Cooking time : 1 1/4 hours, Calories per serving: 130
ingredients
Beetroot and red onions with rosemary in red wine.3 medium beetroot
6 medium red onions
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large sprigs rosemary
1/2 pint (285ml) red wine
1/2 pint (285ml) vegetable or chicken stock
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Creme fraiche or natural yoghurt
for garnish (optional)
Rosemary sprigs for garnish
method
1. Peel and quarter the beetroot and the onions. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently saute' the onion quarters.
2. Add the fresh rosemary and cook for 1 minute to release the flavour of the herb. Add the wine, stock and vinegar and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour until the beetroot is tender.
3. Remove the lid and simmer for a further 15 minutes until the liquid reduces to a glaze. Season, and discard the rosemary.
4. Spoon a little creme fraiche or yoghurt over the dish if desired, and garnish with rosemary sprigs.
serving amount
serves 4
Just for you Zaph
information
Preparation time : 15 minutes, Cooking time : 1 1/4 hours, Calories per serving: 130
ingredients
Beetroot and red onions with rosemary in red wine.3 medium beetroot
6 medium red onions
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large sprigs rosemary
1/2 pint (285ml) red wine
1/2 pint (285ml) vegetable or chicken stock
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Creme fraiche or natural yoghurt
for garnish (optional)
Rosemary sprigs for garnish
method
1. Peel and quarter the beetroot and the onions. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently saute' the onion quarters.
2. Add the fresh rosemary and cook for 1 minute to release the flavour of the herb. Add the wine, stock and vinegar and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour until the beetroot is tender.
3. Remove the lid and simmer for a further 15 minutes until the liquid reduces to a glaze. Season, and discard the rosemary.
4. Spoon a little creme fraiche or yoghurt over the dish if desired, and garnish with rosemary sprigs.
serving amount
serves 4
Just for you Zaph
rescues beetie from the bottom of the board to say
Hi Beeties
Hi Beeties
Morning Beeties
another hot day for you all to eat and enjoy a little of the red stuff
another hot day for you all to eat and enjoy a little of the red stuff
Afternoon Mrs H.. and all lovers.. nice pic there Zaph.... !!! lol
Pgtips, I must object to your name, since Yorkshire Tea is beyond comparison and taste.
quote:Originally posted by One Man Band:
Pgtips, I must object to your name, since Yorkshire Tea is beyond comparison and taste.
No NO NO No Noooooooooo... you are very wrong... lol
and what about Tetley and Typhoo
I am no tea drinker what do I know
and back to the beet
Hiya Beeties and PGT
I am no tea drinker what do I know
and back to the beet
Hiya Beeties and PGT
Morning Beeties and a lovely sunny one as well
Beeties and a lovely sunny one as well
Gah!!! tis the season for salads with Beetroot.. *hawk spit*
Z.
Z.
My friend has just told me she is growing beetroot on her allotment.. whoooooooo hoooooooooooooo...... can't wait... actually how long do I have to wait ????
If I had my way... until Hell freezes over
Z.
Z.
A beetroot appreciation thread! 
It's nothing of the sort 
Z.
Z.
I ordered a beetroot salad 
We don't do beetroot salads here!!
Z.
Z.
we can arrange delivery for you if you wanted
Afternoon Beeties
Afternoon Beeties
quote:Originally posted by pgtips:
My friend has just told me she is growing beetroot on her allotment.. whoooooooo hoooooooooooooo...... can't wait... actually how long do I have to wait ????
Hi PGT
not too long I dont think..it is pretty fast growing ..... needs to be though the demand for it