Sometimes the sweetest pleasures are the simplest. This is as evidenced with our French sugar cake, which only needs just a ...

Welcome to Modern Farmer's new harvest column, in which we highlight what is seasonal, talk to those who grow it, and share a recipe (or two).This week: sugar beets. Blogger and photographer Molly Yeh ...

Both beet and cane sugar are found in many foods, including sweets and sodas. This article reviews the differences between beet and cane sugar to determine whether one is healthier.

In a large stock pot, add the prepared beets and include another water to cover. Cook beets for 20-25 minutes or until fork-tender. Rinse cooked beets with cold water and skins should easily slip off.

Instructions: Bring the vinegar, beet slices, sugar, salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, clove and 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until the salt and sugar are ...

What’s in season: Stroll your farmers market stands, and you’ll find varieties of beets that go far beyond the red supermarket staple. Beets are in season. We have recipes - Los Angeles Times ...

Sugar beets have figured importantly in the economy of Colorado. In the late 1890s, they became a particularly profitable crop here.

Beet purée is a surprising addition in this recipe, but we guarantee you’ll be a believer after just one bite. The high sugar content of beets means you can use less granulated sugar in the recipe.

Author Molly Yeh wrote the cookbook “Sweet Farm!” with inspiration from her home — a fifth-generation sugar beet farm in ...