by ☀ Aunt Shanny
Member since:
July 26, 2006

An Ode to Rhubarb

May 05, 2008 02:27 PM EDT
views: 250 | rating: 9.7/10 (26 votes) | comments: 40
So to speak.

This photo essay is dedicated to one my dearest Gather friends, Connie C. Connie took time out of her busy schedule to send me a huge container of fresh rhubarb.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d810/d705/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

Of course, the first thing I did was trim a piece and serve it Wendt-style: with salt.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d819/d705/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg
When I was a child, my family and I used to travel to my Uncle Bill's to pick rhubarb. We would head out to his rhubarb patch complete with a paring knife and a salt shaker. It was the most incredible rhubarb I had ever eaten: tart, crunchy and not chewy, and warm from the sun.

Connie's rhubarb rivaled that of Uncle Bill's. This was wonderful, Connie. Thank you.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d809/d705/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpghttp://media-files.gather.com/images/d811/d705/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

Now it's ready to make dinner or dessert with, or to freeze.
http://media-files.gather.com/images/d816/d705/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

Thank you again, Connie. Be expecting your package this summer.
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Comments: 40

Teresa W. May 5, 2008, 2:29pm EDT
I've never tried rhubarb before. Your pictures make it look tasty though
Marianne M. May 5, 2008, 2:35pm EDT
Awww ... very sweet, Shannon! I love it but I've never made anything with it! BTW, great photos!
Larry H. May 5, 2008, 2:38pm EDT
haven't had it in a long time. Step fathers parent had some on the farm. we would pick it and eat it right out of garden.
Rob Appell May 5, 2008, 2:40pm EDT
Here's my 'Ode To Rhubarb"...

Gack! Gack, gack, gack...Gackie gack! Gack! I don't like rhubarb...even when it's baked into a strawberry pie. Gack!
☀ Aunt Shanny May 5, 2008, 2:40pm EDT
It's very tart, Teresa.

Start with an easy dessert, Marianne.

Right on, Lar.
☀ Aunt Shanny May 5, 2008, 2:41pm EDT
Pffft. Who invited that guy???
Ms. Meacham: Money Maven May 5, 2008, 3:09pm EDT
Is it rhubarb season already? Time does fly. Thank you so much for the head's up Shannon! I can't wait to give these seasonal Frugal Eats a try fresh off the stock this year. The way you described it sounds like a real treat.
Ms. Meacham: Money Maven May 5, 2008, 3:10pm EDT
P.S. Your post is featured today at the Frugal Eats group here on Gather!
☀ Aunt Shanny May 5, 2008, 3:13pm EDT
woo hoo! Thank you, Ms. M.
Vivian P. May 5, 2008, 3:33pm EDT
cool how sweet of Connie !!

I haven't had rubarb in years I'm gonna have to get me some
How very nice! I've never had it either. Maybe some day.
Jennifer F. May 5, 2008, 4:08pm EDT
This is one of my all-time favorite ingredients. It's so hard to find here in California. We used to have a source for frozen rubbard and then we would make rubbard crisp with it. Now that dried up. We can't grow it because it's too hot here.
Chelsea R. May 5, 2008, 4:27pm EDT
i havent tried this before! cool pictures though!
Amanda T. May 5, 2008, 4:39pm EDT
I had never even heard of this stuff until several days ago when Connie posted her article about it.

Connie is so sweet to send you some. Hope you enjoy it.
Marianne R. May 5, 2008, 4:58pm EDT
What a nice gift (if you like the stuff and I know you do)!
☀ Aunt Shanny May 5, 2008, 5:00pm EDT
Thank you all for the wonderful comments! I've been busy today baking with it and prepping for freezing.
April H. May 5, 2008, 5:09pm EDT
I've never tried rhubarb - I don't think it's common in the south!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. May 5, 2008, 7:40pm EDT
Strange...when I saw this headline, I thought "Connie would love this article." This looks like good rhubarb Shannon and it should do well whatever you do with it.
Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) May 5, 2008, 8:38pm EDT
OMG I hate you. I have to steal mine from the neighbor and here you are getting some SPECIAL DELIVERY.
☀ Aunt Shanny May 5, 2008, 9:29pm EDT
Too funny, Amanda!

Probably not, April. Bummer!

I got it like that, Rob.
Ellie !. May 6, 2008, 12:23am EDT
We had rubarb growing up. It was down by the old well. We risked falling in to get the best pieces. Salt and rhubarb...my mouth is watering!
Connie C. May 6, 2008, 6:49am EDT
Amanda,
LOL

Robiyah,
LOL

Shannon, it was not split on the end when I shipped it. I am sorry it did not ship as well as I had hoped. They were supposed to keep it cool. Did it say "Perishable" on it?
I am glad it arrived and you can enjoy it. :)
Connie C. May 6, 2008, 7:47am EDT
Shannon,
This is what it looked like when I sent it.
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977337413&nav=
☀ Aunt Shanny May 6, 2008, 7:55am EDT
And no, it said "cooler" not perishable. And it wasn't still cold. Heads need to roll for that!
Cristina S. May 6, 2008, 9:36am EDT
this looks promising!
lynn a. May 6, 2008, 1:01pm EDT
It does sound good. Maybe I can find one at the store. At least to taste it once.
Risa G. May 6, 2008, 10:06pm EDT
What beautiful pictures of rhubarb. I've never been a fan but my mom used to bake Strawberry Rhubarb pies for my dad. I haven't eaten any in a long time. Maybe its time again.
☀ Aunt Shanny May 6, 2008, 10:21pm EDT
Thank you for the great comments and your personal stories :)
Victoria H. May 6, 2008, 11:28pm EDT
I have to tell you a story about this, Shan. My mom was worried something fierce about about that rhubarb on its way to you. I discovered that you had posted a photo essay on it to my photo essay group while she and dad were driving back to WV from here last night. I read it to her over the phone so she could chill out. LOL Glad you enjoyed it. Isn't my mom sweet! LOL

Thanks so much for posting this to my group All Photo Essays Here!
☀ Aunt Shanny May 7, 2008, 8:52am EDT
Vic, when I said this rhubarb rivaled Uncle Bill's I meant it. It was tender-crisp and lightly tart. Absolute rhubarb perfection!

Now I have to figure out what to put in HER care package.
Karolyn Q. May 7, 2008, 9:25am EDT
Looks wonderful! I am not sure my husband would eat this though.
JoAnne D. May 7, 2008, 11:43am EDT
Yummy, is there such a thing as Rhubarb Pie?
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) May 10, 2008, 9:46pm EDT
as you know, it didnt go over too well here. maybe, just maybe, i'll try again this year.
J F. May 12, 2008, 4:50pm EDT
I always hated cooked rhubarb as a child, but loved to chew on the raw, sour sticks.
Vicky Duggins May 13, 2008, 2:51pm EDT
Your article has been featured in the group, Gardening 101. Thanks for the excellent input. (Altho I still don't like rhubarb :)

gold star f y
Rachael G. Jun 18, 2008, 2:19pm EDT
I decided to grow rhubarb this year in hopes of making pies and jams next year. My husband kept talking about how he wished he had his grandmother's rhubarb, but I have no idea how to prepare it.
☀ Aunt Shanny Jun 18, 2008, 4:13pm EDT
Rachael, check out my rhubarb recipes. Just do a search on rhubarb by my member name: shannonkwendt.
Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) Jan 28, 2009, 9:41pm EST
Not sure how this showed up in the "You Might Also Like" section when I was looking at Sourdough recipes...but I'm glad it did.

I can't wait until summertime.
Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) Jan 28, 2009, 9:42pm EST
Oh, and I HAVE THAT SALT SHAKER NOW!
☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 29, 2009, 9:30am EST
Thief. Filcher.

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