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Western cuisine's sole entry in the category of 'dessert vegetables,' rhubarb has a tart, berry-like flavor, and its fleshy stalks are a popular base for pies and other fruit-type applications, sometimes mixed with strawberries.
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History
Rhubarb is a member of the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae), and is native to the steppes of Asia (the 'barb' in its name is from the same Greek root word as 'barbarian'). Various parts of the plant have been used medicinally since ancient times, but rhubarb entered culinary records as late as the 1600s, when it came into wide use in England.Toxicity
Like many edible plants, including spinach, rhubarb contains oxalic acid, which, in excessive doses, can interfere with the metabolism of certain nutrients and with kidney function. For this reason, the leaves of the plant are better left alone. The plant's roots are also a strong diuretic.
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Rhubarb Questions
what is Rhubarb? 2 AnswersRhubarb is a plant. The Stipe is eatable. The Taste is sour. You can make delicious cakes with Rhubarb. The reason for the sour taste is oxalic acid. The concen... read more
Any ideas what to make with rhubarb? 1 AnswerYou can't beat strawberry-rhubarb pie: Ingredients * 4 cups rhubarb, chopped * 2 cups strawberries, sliced * 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar * 1/4 cu... read more
What is your favorite way to prepare rhubarb? 2 AnswersBy far my favorite use is strawberry rhubarb pie. The two compliment each other quite well. read more
Does anyone have a good rhubarb recipe for me? 1 AnswerRhubarb Bars ------------------ By Mary Peterson, Marinette, WI 1/2 cup shortening 1tsp. baking powder 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoons milk 1 1/4 cup flour Mi... read more
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@Apphouse50 well i am more mod,prime rib,if i go home it will be salmon/venison- homemade/homegrown everything,flatbread,rhubarb pie
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@acc123 Rhubarb and strawberry pie can be pretty tasty. Or rhubarb and apple, which is probably a bit easier to lay hands on at this time.
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Leftover waffles with strawberry rhubarb jam for dinner. This is what happens when I forgo grocery shopping until I return from thanksgiving
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Constant references to Rhubarb and Custard XD
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maybe my secret ingredient in this year's cranberry sauce will be a little bit of rhubarb.
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