Comments on: A Ruta What?

By: KIllatron

KIllatron — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:09:17 +0000

I love the pictures they look amazing. My wife and I tried a rutabega curry-mint experement tonight. While I will not be following in the revolution, I am looking forward to further posts.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:43:58 +0000

De – Viva la revolution, indeed! So glad you (and even the kids!) are on board!

By: De in D.C.

De in D.C. — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:33:04 +0000

I tried rutabaga for the first time last fall when I did a tray of roasted root vegetables (rutabaga, carrots, turnips and onions). All 3 adults and the one child agreed that the turnips were disgusting (and the leftovers ended up going to the dog, who isn’t picky in the slightest) and we loved the rutabaga. In fact, the 7yo opted to eat more rutabaga instead of having any carrots. I picked up a couple rutabaga at the store last week and plan to try a rutabaga and potato gratin. So yes, I agree we all need more rutabaga in our lives. Viva la revolution!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:48:38 +0000

That looks really good!! Browned in butter with garlic and panko?? That’s going on my dinner table very soon! Thanks for sharing it with Grow Your Own!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:14:01 +0000

Sara – Woohoo! I’m glad to hear you tried one and now you’re a fan. This also reminds me that I have another rutabaga on my counter wanting to get in a dish soon…stay tuned for another recipe after I get done with this bread kick I’m on.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:55:24 +0000

I had my first rutabaga yesterday and I loved it! Like you said, it’s like a sweet potato, but not AS sweet. I used to love cooking with sweet potatoes but lately have been turned off by their intensity, so this is a great alternative. I love the butter yellow color of them as well.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:17:02 +0000

Awesome, Veggieguy!! I’ll have to make banners or something… Definitely give them a try…most supermarkets seem to carry them now too (or maybe they always did but I didn’t know what I was looking about before I saw them at the farmers market). Thanks for the compliment too!

By: veggieguy

veggieguy — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:34:05 +0000

I’m up for a rutabaga revolution! Strangely, that’s one thing I’ve never tried.. at least not knowingly. But I love a good challenge.

Great blog, BTW!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:09:38 +0000

Teapotter…too funny! You made me laugh with your parting thought. Yes, definitely revisit rutabagas and get enough to last you ’til spring!

By: teapotter

teapotter — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:10:17 +0000

I had forgotten about rutabagas. It has been quite a while since I have used them but your photos remind me how good they are. They are generally inexpensive here and at this time of year one of the few vegetables still available on the frozen Canadian prairie that were locally grown and not imported. One thing I especially like is that they keep so well. If I buy and don’t get to using it this week, it will still be fine the following week! she thinks to herself as she heads off to the store….