Golden Beet Salad-Relish

How much do you spend weekly on produce for yourself and your family? During the market season I am spending less and less for better and better, and exploring the market together T and I are finding lots of fun ingredients to experiment with.

Of course there are only two of us at the table so our grocery bill is nominal compared to families with kids and big eaters.  Yesterday I spent less than $20 and bought the following (which is pretty much all we need for a week of eating): beets, chard, cucumber, onions, chives, garlic, peas, and new potatoes. The student farm delivery service is sending kohlrabi and garlic scapes this afternoon (for an additional $2.50). And already we are collecting bits and treats from our small (mostly container) garden, like lettuce, radishes, herbs, and a few strawberries. I hope to show you exactly what I do with these items throughout the week.

Last night was hot and humid, so we grilled a quick simple dinner of sausages to eat with cold salads. There was leftover potato-cucumber-dill from the night before, and a bundle of pretty golden beets picked-morning-fresh. I peeled and grated the raw beets, added salt and pepper; then set them aside in a dressing of honey, mustard and red wine vinegar. The beets are lovely as a simple salad or as I discovered last night a relish for your favorite sausage!