Q: What makes gives beets their rich, staining color? A: As the seasons change, a riot of red shows up in the world around us. The red pigments in maple leaves, called anthocyanins, are the same kind ...

Scientists describe an ancient loosening up of a key biochemical pathway that set the stage for the ancestors of beets to develop their characteristic red pigment. The color red is splashed across ...

Beets taste earthy in the sweetest way. Many people profess a strong dislike for beets. I have to admit that I didn't even try one until I was well into adulthood. My mother-in-law, Mae Faul, grew ...