Because these pigments are water soluble, when they come in contact with water, the color will leach out of the beet and into the water. If they weren’t water soluble, borscht would be colorless. But ...
The first few farmers markets in spring feature primarily green-hued leaves and veggies: think spinach, arugula, lettuces, asparagus, dill, cilantro, and the like. The shades of green are a welcome ...