Mutant Beet and Storm

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With being distracted by the last few months of employment hullabaloo, I haven't been paying much attention to the garden except for some weeding. I realized I had a mutant beet that needed harvesting. I did the following:

• Honey and cinnamon roasted beetroot.
• Beet green chips, which are basically roasted leaves that I lightly coated in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Saved some greens in the fridge for salads and sautéing.
• Blanched and vacuum sealed three sets of leaves to freeze for later use.

Here's the pic. The one beet with greens practically took over the stovetop.

 

A brief storm with heavy winds caused a little damage in the yard. We were very lucky compared to other areas. The good portion of the elderberry bush snapped near the bottom, so I doubt I'll get much of a harvest from the other section that survived. The basil and surviving beets were blown to the side, but I might be able to salvage some more.