Despite being a root vegetable, turnips are actually related to broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage and the mustards.

I like to pluck one out of the ground, wash it off with the garden hose and take a crisp, sweet, peppery bite right then and there.  Turnips and their greens are high in Vitamin C.

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