Very Culinary – Because it’s all about the food

Pasta with a Beet, Thyme, and Cream Sauce

May 15, 2012 · 8 comments

WAIT!! DON’T LEEEAAVvvvv…. sigh.

Okay. Fine. Beet-haters. Who needs ya, anyway!

This post is for the 5% who either like beets, are on the fence, or just plain curious. Thanks for stickin’ around! [click to read more…]

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