Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a sure sign that Spring has finally sprung. The previous owners of our house must have loved rhubarb because we have 4 large plants growing in the back yard. Probably one of the easiest things to grow, rhubarb is pretty self sufficient. It's time for us to start harvesting the stalks, which should ideally be done by cutting the base of the stalk when the stalks reach 10-15" long. Just remember that the rhubarb leaves are poisonous so unless you're looking for a little excitement, probably best to stick with eating the stalks.

If you grow rhubarb you are probably looking for more ways to use it than just rhubarb pie, which I love by the way. The first thing I made was this delicious rhubarb crumble. But that's the last of the butter laden rhubarb desserts for me because something tells me I won't be fitting into that bikini this summer if I eat too many of them. Okay, by bikini I actually mean shorts but still, one too many rhubarb pies and we're looking at sweatpants. All summer long.

In addition to the Rhubarb Crumble I made,

Here are some other great Rhubarb recipes I have come across:
Homemade Granola with Stewed Rhubarb
Rhubarb and Raspberry Gelato
Rhubarb Daiquiri
Rhubarb Ginger Chutney
Persian Rhubarb and Lamb Stew