Root Vegetables - Related Content

Root vegetables have a sweet, earthy flavor that seems made for roasting.  Beets, sweet potatoes, rutabagas and onions in any combination you like are a savory treat this time of year and you can make extra to freeze for a side dish or creamy soup!  They exemplify the invitation to eat seasonally in winter.  Storing them for lasting flavor is wisdom from the past.

Have you been asked to bring a “dish to pass” this Thanksgiving?  Consider  Native American ingredients like wild rice, root vegetables, maple syrup, and more that are native to northern Wisconsin and the Americas.  This easy salad is adaptable to any root veggies you enjoy!  It adds color and carries the sacred story of people who have lived and cared for this land so long.

In winter, root vegetables can keep for months after harvest.  Keep warm with this Hearty Root Vegetable Soup recipe.  Winter is also the time of year to consider buying a share in a local farm!  The Community Supported Agriculture (or CSA) movement provides a way for eaters to get fresh, seasonal and often organic produce and proteins from a local farm and “put a face” on their food.  Read about CSAs. You might discover a farmer that might be a good partner for you!