Droppin' The Beet
The purpose of this Food For Thought Action Project was to trace the origin and evolution of a particular food. This process began when I was asked to interview a family member about a popular recipe that has been handed down over generations. Naturally, I looked to my maternal grandmother because the Lithuanian culture is heavily rooted in traditional dishes. My grandmother learned these recipes from her mother (my great-grandmother), who learned them from HER mother (my great-great-grandmother). My grandmother cooks many traditional Lithuanian dishes, but the one that stands out the most is 'saltibarsciai' - cold beet soup. Her connection to this recipe is very personal because it began as a means to an end, but evolved into a family favorite. The main ingredient of this dish is the beet - a red, earthy, and sweet root vegetable. Join me as I trace the origin and evolution of this unique and versatile food. ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Table Beets - Google Images ...