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Here are some random yet interestingfacts about beets Ancient documents describe beets growing in the hanging gardens of Babylon around 800 BC. Beets as we know them today are derived from wild sea beets that originated around the coasts of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The Greeks originally only used the beet plants leaves as a medicinal culinary herb. The Romans used both the leaves and the beetroot as medicines but also used the beetroot as a culinary herb. A pigment called betalain is what gives red beets get their color. The Romans considered beet juice to be an aphrodisiac. Pickled beets are commonly put on hamburgers in Australia. Homemade wine is sometimes made with beets.. Beet juice has been used as a natural red dye since the 16th century, . About 100 pounds of sugar beets are required to make five pounds of sugar. One cup of cooked diced beets contains 50 calories. 6 Amazing Beet Recipes Beet Pancakes 1 cup minced cooked beets 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 egg yolks, beaten 3 tablespoons heavy cream – or – 3 tablespoons undiluted canned milk ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon nutmeg Fruit marmalade or preserves Combine all ingredients, except marmalade. Cook as for pancakes in a hot buttered skillet. Serve with marmalade or preserves. From www.justvegetablerecipes.com. Mandarin Beet Salad 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, 2 tablespoons liquid from can reserved 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 cups sliced cooked beets salt and freshly ground pepper In a large bowl, whisk together mandarin orange liquid, vinegar oil and mustard. Add beets and drained oranges. Toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serves 4. From www.foodnetwork.com. Beets Superbly Swedish: Recipes and Traditions, 1983. Beet Risotto 3 to 4 medium beets, washed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped fine 2 cloves of garlic 1 1/2 cups arborio rice 4 cups hot water 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Washed, chopped beet greens (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 6 tablespoons grated romano cheese Preheat oven to 375F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a baking pan. Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, until beets are tender. Remove from oven and unwrap beets, allow to cool a bit, peel the skins away and dice the beets. Heat oil in large saucepan, add the onion and garlic, sauté for 4 minutes. Add rice, 2 cups hot water, wine and dried seasonings. Cook uncovered over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in beets (along with optional beet greens, if desired), remaining 2 cups of hot water and parsley. Cook 10-12 minutes, continuing to stir until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Serves 4. Adapted from Vegetarian Rice Cuisine by Jay Solomon. Orange Pickled Beets 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 large beets (or equivalent), cooked and thinly sliced 3 large shallots, thinly sliced Whisk zest, juice, oil, mustard, sugar, allspice, salt and pepper in a bowl until well-combined. Add beets and shallots; toss until vegetables are mixed and well-coated. Refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 3 days before serving. To serve, mix well. Adjust seasoning. Serve chilled or at room temperature Makes 2 cup From “Chicago Tribune” August 7, 2005, courtesy of Abby Mandel. For more beet recipes see our previous post containing some beet salad recipes.

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IN THIS EPISODE Almost twenty five years has passed since Harrison Ford starred in the movie, 'Witness.' (Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, it went on to win two.) Well, on a recent trip to Philadelphia, we not only filmed at one of the same historic locations from the movie, but we also found out about Amish pickles.

How to make Spinach, Beet and Walnut Salad. For more recepies, visit summerkitchen.tv

Wendi Dee of Pure Jeevan, www.PureJeevan.com, deomonstrates several techniques for making raw pasta using various vegetables. Filmed by Melissa Sokulski of www.FoodUnderFoot.com. Besides being delicious, raw food restores health and vitality to the human body. View before/after pics at PureJeevan.com!

Join Gerry Castro, guest chef of Salud! Napa, as he prepares a fabulous 3-part meal. Part 1 - Beet & Herb Salad paired with Ceja Vineyards' 2007 Napa Carneros Chardonnay. Enjoy!

We thought we'd start off the year with a detox recipe that is both delicious and cleansing for the body. This Beet Edamame Mint Salad with Lemon Flax Dressing does the trick. Distributed by Tubemogul.

We thought it only right to start off the year with a detox recipe that is both delicious and cleansing for the body. This Beet Edamame Mint Salad with Lemon Flax Dressing does the trick for your liver and then some!

Industry leaders from Yahoo!, YouTube, MySpace, AOL, Microsoft, Akamai, The Washington Post, Dow Jones, CNN, msnbc.com and several emerging new companies are gathering for the big online video summit 10/28, at the msnbc.com digital cafe at 30 Rock. Distributed by Tubemogul.