I have attempted to try this vegetable more than once (back between 2012 and 2015, but could not find it here locally. Finally, we have found it at one store recently.
I roasted it with olive oil and salt and pepper, to get an idea of the flavor we are working with. I was told it would taste like a golden potato, by roasting it this way. It did not, but it was delicious, and creamy in the center. I peeled it, diced it and tossed it in olive oil. I sprinkled it with salt and pepper both. I roasted it at 425°F for 40 minutes (stirring half way during roasting time).
A rutabaga is a cross between cabbage and a turnip. It is a root vegetable. Do you grow rutabagas in your garden? We are considering it, as we have a terrible time finding it in our stores (or any farm stand) in our area.
I have one more to experiment with, and I hope to return to the same store and get a few more.
I did not get any answers about the bee keeper's inquiry on keeping bees on our property. It is a haven for bees already. I harvested some goldenrod, and I can tell you we have no shortage of bees. My husband said, "it sounds like you need to keep bees for honey." Yeah, sounds grand and all, but I am not ready to add more work to my days around here.