> Beets (and turnips) don't taste like dirt (or poison)! Beets,
> roasted, pickled, steamed, or boiled are loverly! Turnips,
> roasted and salted, or added to a lamb stew in place of
> potatoes are ambrosial!
>
> The Ranger

I was right there with you until you described turnips. I cannot
abide the smell or taste of turnips - makes me gag. For real. ;-)
But I love beets.

N.