Hard freeze forecast for tonight, therefore time to harvest beets. Fifteen to twenty gallons of Beta vulgaris, many small because planted too close together (or left unwatered for a long dry month), but some of decent size. Still, overall, today's haul, made with frozen fingers through soggy gloves, should result in quite a few quarts of rather delicious (if you like this sort of thing) food.

Tonight, as part of dinner, "Pastel de Elote" from the family cookbook—recipe supplied by Mary Jane. Roughly translated the name means "corn cake." Here's another version (not quite so good) of the dish:

6 elotes rebanados.
1 lata de leche condensada.
1 barra de mantequilla.
5 huevos.
1 raja de canela.
3 cucharaditas de royal.
1/2 taza de harina