I've just eaten one of my favorite farmer's market picks, not uncommon but many people haven't tried them: Golden beets. I am not a regular red beet fan, don't hate them but don't go out of my way for them either. A golden beet, on the other hand, is a different animal altogether. Without as much of the "rootiness" of regular ones, but with a sweet complex flavor that has me looking forward to them by mid-winter.....sadly none to be had until the following summer.
I roast them, which brings out their sweetness even more, and make a salad with roasted beets, toasted walnuts, orange segments, and goat cheese. Amazing vegetable.