It’s beetroot season! Actually, here in Queensland beets are available all year round so technically it’s always beetroot season; but it lends to narrative so much more effectively if we can elude that the cooler weather is a reason to be excited about these purple gems. But really, I wouldn’t be lying when I say I personally, do get a little more excited about beets in Winter. There is just something about that earthy flavour, warm aroma and vibrant colour of fresh winter beetroot that is just… comforting (and far removed from the characterless tinned variety that gets whipped out every summer to throw on burgers because it’s just too oppressive to do anything else with the vegetable in our tropical humidity). Summer just gone, my aunt and uncle-in-law gifted us a jar of Saskia Beer’s Beetroot Jam after having picked some up in the Barossa (and subsequently identifying us as the only other foodies in the extended family). It was not only delightful, but disappeared at lightning speed, accompanying everything from burgers and sandwiches to savoury pancakes (and it will seriously ‘up’ your grilled ham and cheese sandwich game… trust me). So it was after weeks of slathering huge spoonfuls […]

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