Root Vegetables

I have always wanted to try them.... celery root, rutabaga, turnips... you see on Iron Chef America, the chefs make parsnip puree.  It all sounds so good.  But I have no idea how to prepare any of them and I am actually scared of what root veggies will taste like. 

I tried beets once and they tasted like dirt.  I wish I liked beets because they are so healthy for you!  I follow a blog, DIY Natural, and today is a post on Root Vegetables!  So I'm going to take the plunge and buy some root veggies and try the two recipes.  Also in the comments section there is another recipe that sounds so so good.  A warm hearty soup.  I love soup! 

We are expecting a blizzard tomorrow, so I am going to cook some up and watch the snow!

Do you ladies have any recipes with root vegetables?  Are they good?

Where Women Create

Hello
I have two issues of Where Women Create that I have yet to read.  Normally that does not happen.  But I have been so busy with the holidays, sickness, hubby traveling....etc..  So I brought both issues on vacation and am flipping through them now, it is absolute relaxation sitting on the beach, with the ocean waves in the background, looking at my favorite magazine. 

I am looking at the Feb/Mar/Apr 2012 issue now and it is so inspiring!  I have new Lollibag designs turning in my head.  I can't wait to get home and start sewing again!  I love seeing "studio" spaces and where women design their wares.  I am so excited to get my space finished.  It is the attic space above our garage.  We just put the sheetrock in....stay tuned :)

Aloha!