It took a good long while for me to reconcile with the flavor of beets. I eyed them from the sidelines, attracted to the striking colors of their nutrient-rich flesh, yet wary of their earthy flavor.

About 20 years ago, I had a game-changing salad at a Spanish-style tapas bar called Bar César in Oakland, California. It featured beets with an incredibly earthy, sweet, concentrated flavor that I ...

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