Austin Texas ~
February 2020
What happens when chefs & farmers collaborate?
The optimization of flavor, health, texture, visual intrigue, and art.
Join us in celebrating the evolution of flavor as we explore the art and science of seed breeding by utilizing the Badger Flame Beet in pop-ups around Austin, TX.
The Badger Flame Beet
from Row 7 Seeds
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What is this beet?
The Badger Flame Beet was a 15 year long breeding project for Irwin Goldman, who wanted to create a beet with greater sweetness, less earthiness, and delicious greens. Dan Barber was so impressed with this beet, that he made it one of the initial seeds for sale at his company, Row 7 Seeds. There is no other product like it on the market.
What is the Invasion?
The “Seed to Pop-up” Series started on October 7th, as we planted Badger Flame Beet seeds with the youth at Urban Roots Farm. Throughout February, the beets will be “popping up” all over Austin, as chefs incorporate them into a variety of food, beverages, and desserts.
What is its mission?
This beet is on a mission to tell the story of chefs and farmers building meaningful relationships, so we can create a more diverse, collaborative, local food ecosystem.
What is the AFWA Grant?
The Austin Food & Wine Alliance Culinary Grant Program is the nation's first program to provide funding that supports culinary innovation and contributes to the local community. Urban American Farmer was awarded $5000 to pursue it’s work on the Badger Flame Beet Invasion, and beyond.
Sample Menu Items
Comedor
Savory dish
Pork Fat and costeño amarillo braised badger flame beet green memela, with a badger flame beet pave and chihuacle amarillo yogurt
Sweet dish
Honey Doe Farms Goat cheese mousse, Badger Flame Beet Ganache, Lime Sherbet and Cajeta
Juniper
Ravioli filled with beet greens and ricotta, roasted beets, and hazelnuts in a poppy seed beurre monte sauce
Lenoir
Cured and Smoked Beet with Beet Top Tea
Foreign & Domestic
Bitter winter greens, badger flame beets, fennel, & valley citrus
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