This simple recipe for homemade strawberry soda is better than any commercial soda you will find at the supermarket. Seriously. This recipe for Homemade Strawberry Soda is so simple it’s embarrassing to even call it “homemade”. However, it’s so delicious and addicting I couldn’t help but share. It’s strawberry season here in Florida. And usually …
It's part Mexican, it's part French. Wake up your fiesta with these Breakfast Tacos with warm maple syrup and French toast tortillas. Throughout the state of Texas you can’t trip over your own feet without falling into a taco joint. Tortillas are serious business. San Antonio is where I learned to make Grilled tortillas with …
The ultimate Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe is here. Made with real vanilla bean syrup and mint extract. Now you can enjoy this year round! I can remember the cold winters growing up in Northern Virginia. I always looked forward to March when the weather began to warm in the South. Spring for me officially started …
Valentine Hot Chocolate Bombs Just because the Holidays are over doesn't mean hot chocolate season ends. Let's make Valentine Hot Chocolate bombs! Read on to learn about the Good Cookie Food Bloggers' Valentine's Event and how you can help us fight pediatric cancer. Good Cookie Food Bloggers' Valentine's Event I’m so excited to participate in …
The Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher was around for a hot minute. It is part of the collection of Starbucks famous Refresher beverages. Man, we Americans love our Starbucks drinks. Google searches indicate that Americans are caffeinated junkies more concerned with how to perfect a Starbucks Frappuccino at home than how to roast a vegetable, any …
Want to be voted most popular at your next brunch gathering? Whip up this Very Berry Cherry Breakfast Custard. I admire anyone who can wake up and whip up a seven course breakfast for their family and guests. I think it takes a lot of patience and discipline to create a spread worthy of a …
It's Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip! You are only a food processor and two hours of chill time away from the Tom Brady of Super Bowl foods; the G.O.A.T. of creamy dips, a successful Hail Mary on the 4th down. Here’s my problem: you mix anything with cream cheese and I can make it disappear faster …
Feeling under the weather? Try this Cure All Ginger Tea. A few years ago, a friend and I flew out to Northern California to visit some Brussels sprout farms in San Mateo County (for a work assignment). We added a few extra days to the trip to spend a little time in Napa Valley and …
Jamaica Ackee and Saltfish is to Jamaica what hot dogs and apple pie is to the United States. It’s been over 4 years since I got my certification as a Plant Based Home Chef with the Rouxbe Cooking School and Forks Over Knives (see below the recipe for a link to the class I took …
Welcome to Brussels sprouts 101: How to roast Brussels sprouts like a boss. I can’t remember the first time I tasted a Brussels sprout. All I do know is that I was very young. I was a child in the late 70’s/early 80’s when the only way most people prepared these little cabbage balls was …
Happy Holidays! Here’s the 2020 Beauty and the Beets Holiday Gift Guide - Quarantine edition. I’ve included local merchants in Orlando as well as nationwide vendors, but everything can be ordered online and mailed to an address of your choice. (Prices listed were up to date as of publishing) Whoa, what a year it has …
Oh no, we are entering flu season. We need this Cucumber Mint Tonic to save the world. (disclosure: this Cucumber Mint Tonic will not save the world but it may help you feel better if you are feeling under the weather) I’ve always had an affection for ginger ale and its soothing benefits. There is …
Easy and foolproof recipe for recreating the famous Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich. If you can't score a coveted grounds pass to Augusta National, relax in knowing you can still enjoy the festivities and food from the comfort of your living room. I was three years away from becoming a food blogger..... The year was 2008. …
This Houston's Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing recipe is based on the popular Emerald Kale Salad at both Hillstone and Houston's Restaurants. Many years ago, I was introduced me to a restaurant called Houston’s (also known as Hillstone Restaurant in some markets). I ordered a veggie burger and by my Mother’s suggestion, substituted their Emerald …
This blueberry skillet cake is a fan favorite and is requested in my house once or twice a month. It's a super easy prepare and go dish and versatile enough to add strawberries or raspberries to the bueberries. Sunday is the best day of the week in Beetsland. I get to sleep in, go for …
It only takes 6 ingredients to make easy homemade peanut butter cups in your own kitchen! Ask me what my favorite candy bar is. Go ahead…ask me. Why, thanks for asking! Peanut Butter Cups. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I am a sucker for them. Especially the mini ones you just pop into your mouth. I …
An easy recipe for No Bake Almond Butter Energy Bites. Read on to learn how to make the many different varieties of this super easy no bake recipe. As we are all embarking on this life of quarantine, I know we are spending a lot more time in the kitchen trying to come up with …
There is a Chick-fil-A, in a small Georgia town near the Atlanta airport, where you can sit down at a table, with a server, and eat a Hot Brown breakfast and finish with a Lemon Icebox Pie. It’s real, it’s magical. It’s The Dwarf House Chick-fil-A in Hapeville. There are normal doors of course, for …
EDITOR'S NOTE (1/17/2020): It appears that the Blue Box Cafe has closed and will reopen in 2023. The following text appears on the front page of the Tiffany.com website: (or feel free to keep reading to get to the original post) The Blue Box Cafe™ Reopens in 2021 Reservations are no longer available at The …
Do you know about the Twinings Disney Tea Experience? It's a fun tea tasting event with sandwiches and scones at the Rose and Crown Pub. I am so excited to tell you about the Disney Tea Experience at EPCOT in the United Kingdom’s Rose and Crown Pub. I booked a reservation for myself as I …
We are less than 10 days from Christmas….have you even started gift shopping yet? I admit, it’s been a fairly busy season so far – between marathon training, end of semester schoolwork, and a sprinkling of Holiday and family get togethers, I haven’t had time to even think about gift giving. And this is why …
When you have free time in Minneapolis, whether a few hours or an entire afternoon, here's what to see and do. (I ended up with a 9-hour layover in Minneapolis. The following ideas can be done separately if you have less time than I had. Downtown Minneapolis is a 20-minute ride on the light rail …
On Location Tours New York City - about the tour and how to book. Visit the city's landmarks made famous in movies and TV shows. I visit NYC so often that I consider myself to be almost a local. I know 6 different ways to get anywhere, and I can recommend the best places to …
An affordable beachfront resort on the white sand in the Gulf of Mexico. The beautiful Alden Suites at St. Pete Beach, Florida. I recently spent an amazing fun filled weekend at Alden Suites St. Pete Beach. Located west of St. Petersburg, Florida, St. Pete Beach is situated on a barrier island and is less than …
These are so cute and easy to assemble! Brownie Santa Hats are a fun afternoon project for the Holidays. From Beauty and the Beets. Did you survive Thanksgiving? We spent the holiday on Hilton Head Island and went out for a buffet dinner at the Sea Pines Resort. It was absolutely delicious and the weather …
This is a summary of a recent Dominican Republic Mission Trip I joined. My hope is that if you are considering taking a mission trip of your own, this will encourage you and hopefully you will find it as fulfilling as I did. Here's a rundown of our mission, where we stayed, what we ate, …
Juneau Whale Watch Tour - King Crab legs included! What to do on your next trip to Juneau, Alaska. A whale watch tour and lunch - makes a perfect cruise excursion as well. I spent a week in Juneau, Alaska during the summer solstice. The days were long, but there was still quite a chill …
Pulled squash is a tasty and healthy BBQ dish for Vegans and Vegetarians. Based off the sandwich from Butcher and Bee's in Charleston, South Carolina It’s no secret that my favorite restaurant is Butcher and Bee in Charleston, South Carolina. Located just north of the downtown historic city, Butcher and Bee used to post their …
A delicious recipe for a Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger with a tangy homemade BBQ sauce. I also have some great ideas for the leftovers. I created this Sweet Potato Black Bean burger a few years ago after tasting a similar version in St. Augustine at a restaurant called The Floridian. They been offering it …
The copycat recipe for the Chick-fil-A Vegetarian wrap. Here's how to order it and how to make it at home. When Mr. Beet travels, there’s one place he will eat at almost everyday – Chick-fil-A. And he’s a Vegetarian so he doesn't eat chicken. Did you know about the Chick-fil-A Vegetarian Wrap? It's a secret …
Juneau Food Tours is a great way to explore this port city in Alaska. Did you know Juneau is famous for king crab, hog wings, and reindeer sausage? It is a known fact, if you follow my writings, you know that food and travel are two of my greatest passions. I love being “when in …
The ultimate guide to visit Branson, Missouri- a little gem in the Ozark Mountains. There is something for everyone. What to see: Clay Cooper and his ensemble of singers, dancers, and comedians is a must see show. I don’t think I have laughed that hard in a really long time. Learn more about The Clay …
What to do when you have a free 24 hours in Austin, Texas? I had coffee with cats, visited some Longhorns, and enjoyed happy hour at a grocery store. We travel a lot. Usually we are heading to a half marathon or a blogging conference, or Mr. Beet is working out of town and I …
An easy 5-ingredient Kimchi Quesadilla, makes a great appetizer or serve with a side of vegetables and green salad for a full meal. When I was a Flight Attendant at Delta Airlines, I had a long layover in Kalispell, Montana. A place I had never heard of prior to flying. On long layovers, our crew …
A bright and flavorful salad. Topped with an Apricot Vinaigrette, this simple salad is perfect for the warm summer months. Summertime and the weather is warm, I want refreshing lemonade and summer salads. Lite crisp salads with loads of flavor. And no heavy dressings. This is the time for airy vinaigrettes. During a recent trip …
For a delicious meal on your visit to Branson, eat at the Keeter Center. The food is wonderfully prepared by students from the College of the Ozarks. A few years ago I took my first trip to Branson, Missouri for my in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary. I was looking for a restaurant that was somewhat fancy …
The Hughes Brothers Theater is home to the Hughes Music Show. I consider this show to be a must see in Branson, and here's why. The World's Largest Performing Family The Hughes family has the distinction of being the world’s largest performing family. They (the Hughes brothers) have been performing together over 30 years and …
The Stone Castle Hotel Branson is a unique and affordable spot for families, couples, and solo travelers. There is something for everyone! In 1992 there was a boom of tourism in Branson, Missouri thanks to a story that aired on the CBS News TV Magazine “60 Minutes”. At the time, there were 27 theatres with …
On the main strip in Branson, Missouri, there sits a big ship. A big ship with a black hull and familiar red smokestacks. History buffs will easily recognize the ship as a replica of the RMS Titanic, the famous ship that sank in the Atlantic Ocean 107 years ago after hitting an iceberg. The ship …
Sweet corn hummus is a great way to use this summer vegetable staple. Pair with pita bread crisps with a simple summertime snack. Florida is just starting its summer season. It’s hot outside, the afternoons are bringing fierce thunderstorms, and the air conditioning has never felt better. We spend our days lounging by the pool …
The highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains is Clingmans Dome, a mountain that stands at 6,643 feet (2.025 meters). Its location is seven miles west of Newfound Gap in the city of Bryson City, North Carolina. In 1959, a 54-foot tall observation tower was opened with a spiral walkway leading up to a 360-degree …
I am not really sure what I was expecting when I went to the Clay Cooper Theater in Branson, Missouri. I had been to Branson once before my most recent trip and we only saw one show – and it was good, not really toe stomping foot tapping good, but entertaining. But toe stomping, foot …