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Rhubarb - A True Sign of Spring

When I see the Rhubarb stick its head above the ground - I know Spring is just around the corner. Last year my Rhubarb plants were small and spindly - so during the winter I put some “hot” manure on the plants. They are now fabulous!

Rhubarb is one of my favorite Spring plants. It makes a great sauce, mixes well with other fruits for a tangy flavor, and my daughter likes to eat it raw. Rhubarb contains high amounts of Oxalic Acid - so it needs to be consumed in small amounts especially by people that have mineral deficiencies because of its laxative nature. However it is great for people that are living in high pollution areas for the same reason. Oxalic acid helps to remove toxins from the body.

Rhubarb is good for you and it will help you too -and it tastes good. My favorite sauce recipe is:

• Chunked Rhubarb stems - amount to your liking - do not peal
• Agave Nectar - to taste
• Cinnamon to taste

Cook over low heat stirring occasionally until the Rhubarb breaks down. Add Agave Nectar and Cinnamon to taste. Eat either warm or refrigerated. My favorite way is warm over Vanilla ice cream. One more thing about Rhubarb - When it puts up a seed pod the best thing to do it pick it off. If it is left on the plant then the Rhubarb Stems will become pithy and not as tasty.

Here are some other Rhubarb recipes from the blogoshpere

What do you do with rhubarb? - This year I finally made a rhubarb jam that they can’t get enough of — DH even said not to bother making other types while DS indicated he really liked it, too, but doesn’t want us to forgo making grape jelly since he prefers that with …

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble - I’ve never baked with rhubarb. But I spotted some at the grocery store and I felt inspired. Why not try something new? And what better way to eat rhubarb as accompanied by ripe strawberries and baked with a delicious crumbly topping? …

Is rhubarb good for you? - The distinguished history of rhubarb was one of the topics discussed on clever quiz show QI last week. As well as discussing Yorkshire’s rhubarb triangle, it turns out that rhubarb was very popular for its health-giving properties in …

Almost good for you: Rhubarb and Apple Crisp - I feel it unfair that anything like an apple crisp has been labeled a “dessert”. After all, apples are good for you, right? And when you add a vegetable, you really can’t call it a dessert. Can you? OK, I’ll admit that crisps are …

 Enjoy the Spring Dotty

Tags: Agave Nectar, Fruits, health, Jam, Oxalic Acid, Rhubarb, Toxins