by ☃ Aunt Shanny
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July 26, 2006

Paying Homage to Rhubarb- Shannon's Cookbook

May 09, 2007 09:38 AM EDT
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I am sure most of you have heard either me or my sister Robin wax poetic for rhubarb. We used to head to Uncle Bill’s patch (the best I have ever seen or experienced), with salt shakers and paring knives in tow.fileId:3096224744112660;size:inter;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peeling back the sun warmed skin, a sprinkle of salt, and it was like Heaven on earth. When the cousins all get together we still talkfileId:3096224744112661;size:inter; about Uncle Bill’s rhubarb.


As the patch produced massive quantities of tender rhubarb, we would actually have some leftover for mom to make something special: crisp, pie, sauce, etc. I will be posting a few of Mom’s famous rhubarb recipes, and adding a few of my own.

 


From dinner to dessert to beverages, rhubarb deserves homage.
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Comments: 23

Lori Cee May 9, 2007, 9:55am EDT
i was just about to email you to found out why it was going on 10 o'clock and you hadnt published anything yet. pffft.
Lori Cee May 9, 2007, 9:57am EDT
what does rhubarb taste like?
Larry H. May 9, 2007, 10:09am EDT
My stepfather's parants had a farm they had rhubarb, we used to break off a stalk and eat it..haven't had it in a long time. Thans for sharing.
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo May 9, 2007, 10:37am EDT
Don't even mention rhubarb to me....as a former Minnesotan it runs in my blood, however I can't get any where in NW Arkansas. One pitfall of moderate temps and retirement.
~~ Sarina ~~ May 9, 2007, 10:43am EDT
I love rhubarb. When I was kid I would walk down to the backyard at my Grandparent's house and rip me off a couple of stalks, brush the dust off and eat it. I love the stuff! Can't wait for your recipes.
☃ Aunt Shanny May 9, 2007, 10:52am EDT
I slept in today- Rhieon had me up early with her pacing and panting. She hates thunder. Rhubarb is SOUR, that's the only way I can explain it. Pick up a piece at the store, peel it, and sprinkle on some salt.

Thanks, Lar. For some reason, the closer the patch is to a farm, that better it is!

Oh no, Lynn! Isn't it funny how you weigh the pros and cons to where you live sometimes?

Awesome, Sarina! Thanks! Hope you like them.
☃ Aunt Shanny May 9, 2007, 10:57am EDT
L Cee, that is, after you buy it first. Then you can follow the steps I've outlined.
Lori Cee May 9, 2007, 11:02am EDT
whatcha tryin' to say there, homie?

okay its sour. does it taste like a veggie or fruit? looking at it reminds me of celery but if youre gonna put it in a pie....
☃ Aunt Shanny May 9, 2007, 11:14am EDT
Hard to explain. Almost a cross between a fruit and veg. And it's nothing like celery to me. Kinda stringy. The big stalks are really chewy and tough and I don't care for them.
Cortney R. May 9, 2007, 12:07pm EDT
I have heard of many things to make with rhubarb in it. I have never tried rhubarb myself though. Is it one of those things that you either like or don't like. Or is it something you can learn to like.
☃ Aunt Shanny May 9, 2007, 1:03pm EDT
Cortney, my opinion is you either like it or you hate it.

I have a recipe coming up for Rhubarb pie, Dan, from Mom. No strawberries in it though.
Leah Christensen May 9, 2007, 1:04pm EDT
Cool!
Rob Appell May 9, 2007, 2:14pm EDT
You can disguise it with strawberries or anything else you want, but no thanx! Even being a country boy, my father didn't like it, which means we never had to eat it when I was young. He used to treat it as a weed growing out back by our garage...and he'd chop it all down so it wouldn't grow. To this day, I've never tasted it because dad said it was no good.
☃ Aunt Shanny May 9, 2007, 2:17pm EDT
Thanks, Leah.

Are you sure he wasn't talking about burdock, Rob? It looks very similar to rhubarb.
Lori Cee May 17, 2007, 1:49pm EDT
okay, so ive got two and a half stalks of the stuff. now what? i showed my mom the rhubarb as i was standing in the checkout line. she rolled here eyes and shook her head at the both of us.
☃ Aunt Shanny May 17, 2007, 2:55pm EDT
Go back to the title: PAYING HOMAGE. No more eye rolling.

Take a small knife and peel it. The peel should come off in nice strands. Sprinkle with some salt and take a big bite!
Lori Cee May 18, 2007, 10:29am EDT
ewww! i peeled the top layer off which was most of the red. added some salt and took a bite. yuck! it tasted like a pear but sorta sour like a lemon. i gave the rest to brett, with his country self. he shared it with the kids. camy said it was too sour for him. kiki said she liked it although it took her 30 mins to eat her small piece. there are 2 lengthy stalks left. i told brett i would find one of your recipes so he can make a tiny portion of something for him and kiki.
☃ Aunt Shanny May 18, 2007, 10:42am EDT
At least you can say you tried it. That makes me happy :)

It's like I've said, you either love it or hate it.
Norah P. May 22, 2007, 8:06pm EDT
I had never heard of the salt thing until this weekend--but I love rhubarb (and am writing my column about it right now!)
☃ Aunt Shanny May 22, 2007, 8:53pm EDT
I will check it out, Norah!
Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) Dec 4, 2008, 1:09pm EST
I can't believe I missed this.
☃ Aunt Shanny Dec 4, 2008, 1:27pm EST
Did you eat all your pie?

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