Fantastic article - I had no idea it had its origins in popularity in the "Triangle"! Having grown up in an era where hothouse fruits and veg were common, I was really annoyed to discover that rhubarb is one of the few produce items that's still 100% seasonal in Southern California. But when it's available, my personal fave thing to make is rhubard frozen yogurt. The texture of the rhubard itself blends wonderfully into frozen dairy, and the tartness/sourness of yogurt binds the rhubard and the sweet cream together. Just the best early summer treat.
Terrific article! Here in the Southern US we don’t grow it but I stumbled on some at a gourmet market and made a cobbler like I would with strawberries etc. it was delicious! The history is fascinating!
Who else loves rhubarb? How do you like to eat it? What do you think of the article? I'd love to know!
Fantastic article - I had no idea it had its origins in popularity in the "Triangle"! Having grown up in an era where hothouse fruits and veg were common, I was really annoyed to discover that rhubarb is one of the few produce items that's still 100% seasonal in Southern California. But when it's available, my personal fave thing to make is rhubard frozen yogurt. The texture of the rhubard itself blends wonderfully into frozen dairy, and the tartness/sourness of yogurt binds the rhubard and the sweet cream together. Just the best early summer treat.
Terrific article! Here in the Southern US we don’t grow it but I stumbled on some at a gourmet market and made a cobbler like I would with strawberries etc. it was delicious! The history is fascinating!
Oh how wonderful, the cobbler sounds divine. I'm so happy you enjoyed the post!
Excellent post Jack, your best yet I’d say. I loved it, and the Shakespeare rhubarb quote.
Thank you so much. I'm really happy you enjoyed it.
I love rhubarb and was tempted to grow it at the end of my garden where it's very shadowy.
I love rhubarb gin, and rhubarb goes very nicely with ginger. Stewed with custard or vanilla Ice cream, or in a crumble.... Mmmm..... Rhubarb!