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Marketing Luxury Real Estate: The Luxury of Golden Beets-No Blush Here

By Ron and Alexandra Seigel

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July 07, 2012 03:41 AM

The color of these golden beets at the Santa Barbara Farmer's market caught my attention. Unlike their red cousins, these beets do not leave a red stain on your hands when you peel them. Prior to the invention of blush makeup, a slice of red beet was used to add blush to one's cheeks.

According to the Tiny Urban Kitchen blog, they are best eaten chopped and roated in the oven until they caramelize. Here is their recipe,

Oven Roasted Golden Beets
2-3 golden beets
2-3 T vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste

Peel and chop into cubes golden beets. Toss with vegetable oil and put in a baking sheet or tray, making sure the beets are in a single layer. Add salt and pepper to taste. Roast at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes, or until beets are soft and have golden brown edges.

Serve immediately.

Happy Saturday, Cheers Ron & Alexandra

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Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Pretty little things. I just got back from our local Farmer's Market. I brought home 4 kinds of potatoes. Little Yukon Golds, Reds, Purples, and some small Garnet Yams. There is something about Saturday mornings at the market, that sets the cadence of my internal clock:-)

Jul 07, 2012 05:01 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for the information on golden beets.

Have a wonderful weekend with your camera in hand.

Jul 07, 2012 05:48 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Alexandra, I like beets, and will definitely try this recipe. Thanks,

Jul 07, 2012 06:19 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

I am always so impressed with your blog posts. To be honest, I wasn't sure what they were, and I was thinking in the line of some type of onion.

Your story made me laugh. When I went to Sedonia, AZ, I couldn't find my blush and found some clay soil and used it on my face. It was a great substitute for blush at the time; however, your idea of using a plant, like beets makes better sense to me than soil!

Jul 07, 2012 06:52 AM

Kathy Schowe

California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA

La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

Our nearby lunch spot Stuft Pizza has amazing salads... and my favorite right now is their beet salad-- it has both red and golden beets... and it is delicious! I wish my husband liked beets... I would make them all the time at home. I just converted him to brussel sprouts-- so maybe beets are next! K

Jul 07, 2012 10:44 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Alexandra, That must be where the expression " Beet Red" came from. It was literal, LOL.

Jul 07, 2012 03:52 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Alexandra - these are interesting, I don't think I've seen them around here. I did see golden mangos yesterday at the Market but they were so overripe, I didn't take any home.

Jul 07, 2012 08:52 PM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Like Patricia, thought it was some type of onion too. We can count on you guys to always bring something new into our kitchen!

Jul 07, 2012 09:26 PM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Well who knew? Never even thought beets were anything but red Alexandra! Will be on the look out for these golden beauties and giving your recipe a try! Thanks!

Jul 08, 2012 12:20 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Alexandra-Your recipe sounds tasty. I didn't realize there was golden beets. I also didn't know they used it for blush. Thank you for always sharing something unique and beautiful. Have a wonderful day.

Jul 08, 2012 01:04 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

These look positively delicious Alexandra. I think we're heading to the Farmers Market today, I hope that they have this variety. Enjoy your Sunday. D

Jul 08, 2012 01:58 AM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I have never eaten a beet. I know that may sound crazy to some. I have never been served one either. I guess I will break down and try them. I bet I will love them too. There are not too many vegetables that I don't like. This recipe sounds like a good one to try beets with.

Jul 08, 2012 03:49 AM

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Richmond, TX

My hubby and I just went to NYC and I had a roasted beet salad with goat cheese at the Gotham Bar & Grill it was wonderful. I love beets I will have to try this recipe I printed in out I may use EVOO instead. I hope you guys had a wonderful 4th!

Jul 08, 2012 04:28 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Myrl,o

I love all the potato varieties. When I wake up Saturday mornings, after a cup of coffee, we know where we going. It does set up the day for us.

Roy,

You are most welcome.

Rebecca,

Glad you do. Neither Ron nor I are fond of beets...just their colors.

Patricia,

That is such a great story about Sedona...The soil color certainly would make a great blush. I had a friend who was into natural everything, and she kept beets in the refrigerator for that purpose only. That is how I learned about that.

Kathy,

We are not beet fans either...

William,

Great point, I had not thought of that one.

Toni,

They are beautiful when cooked also...and no appeal to me, which is why I had to search for a recipe. LOL

Larry and Sheila,

We are definitely two curious shoppers, and we love sharing our finds with everyone who listens.

Al & Peggy,

I am looking forward to hearing your recipe results.

Debb,

I hope you find them, and EVOO is one of my favorite items in the pantry. Have been on EVOO ever since I was a kid.

Sussie,

It is fun to try new things, and they may surprise you.

Yolanda,

It sounds real good, how fun that you were in NYC...we were going to go in May, but we got busy.

Jul 08, 2012 09:42 AM

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