Mmmm Beetroot.
Best when fresh, heavy and firm.
It's flavour a rich, earthy, sweetness.
A deep, beautiful red colour.
Half of this boiled beetroot went on into the oven, with fresh thyme and olive oil.
The other half was diced to eat with goat cheese & spinach leaves.
I use the bright red water to add to my henna - to dye my hair.
Ours was from the farmer's market.
While there, we also bought seedlings to grow our own.
After mixing my hair dye, I added vinegar and a little more hot water to the pot.
I popped in a piece of washed, undyed felt and left it boiling until exhausted.
(all of the colour had been taken into the felt.)
The result - this beautiful piece of felt pictured.
With subtle pink and peach, variegated hues.
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Some wonderful ideas to use beetroot! We got a good crop of beetroot last time i planted...i really should do more with it than roasting and canning..thanks for the ideas...your felt looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jodie.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait til ours get big too ;)
I'm thinking, with Valentine's Day coming up - this felt colour would be perfect to make something particularly Love-y!
Your hair looks gorgeous, and that felt is inspired!
ReplyDeleteNice! That felt looks nice and thick, where do you buy it from please?
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