And on the subject of things that grow underground...

Well, we weren't really talking about things that grow underground at all, but we were talking about the Englisch, and there is an Underground in London, so perhaps we are there.

Beets. Or beetroot as the Englisch say. Clean 'em, trim 'em, wrap them in foil with a splash of water, roast them at 400 for about an hour or so, or until you forget about them and get hit by this roasty, earthy smell. Let them cool a little. Peel them. Cut them into chunks. Toss them in a little white wine vinegar and EVOO. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (freshly cracked, natch). Put them in the icebox for whenever you are making a salad. They have an affinity for goat cheese. Bon appetit!