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In the US we call them beets. In the UK they're called beet roots.
Why not carrot root, parsnip root, or turnip roots?
Why not carrot root, parsnip root, or turnip roots?
I think that’s what they used to be called and they’d go in the ‘root cellar.’In the US we call them beets. In the UK they're called beet roots.
Why not carrot root, parsnip root, or turnip roots?
I've spent many sleepless nights wondering about this.I still don't understand why the beet is the only one that is said with "root" at the end, in the UK, and not the other roots. But I guess I'll live.
Beats me but here is one explanation.I still don't understand why the beet is the only one that is said with "root" at the end, in the UK, and not the other roots. But I guess I'll live.
In the US we call them beets. In the UK they're called beet roots.
Why not carrot root, parsnip root, or turnip roots?
I agree. The tops are most certainly edible. In fact just the other day I saw a dish made on television where the item was wrapped in beet root leaves. It appeared to be a big hit on ‘the Social,’ a Canadian talk show.I think maybe it was to distinguish them from the beet greens which are a very common food, in some parts of Europe?
The greens (leaves on top) of those others are mostly not safe edibles?
Some funny and entertaining, and maybe educational posts on this thread.?
So are turnip greens, but maybe not in the UKI agree. The tops are most certainly edible. In fact just the other day I saw a dish made on television where the item was wrapped in beet root leaves. It appeared to be a big hit on ‘the Social,’ a Canadian talk show.
Some people use them in salads or smoothies.
There is interesting information.
I did not know this. It’s interesting.So are turnip greens, but maybe not in the UK
We eat beet tops and turnip tops too We are just the opposite of those in the UK. we call the roots beets or turnips and the tops are called beet greens or turnip greens.Roots as opposed to tops. It's that simple. You can eat the tops as well as the roots.
LOLPeople that wear boots do not eat beets