Chopped Rhubarb
26 May 2015

Rhubarb-New England’s First Harvest

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While the New England garden lays bare in the unpredictable May weather, one plant bursts forth with much enthusiasm~Rhubarb. This past weekend, our farmstay guest asked,”What is that?” when she saw the lush plant filled with pink and green stalks in our herb garden. “Rhubarb,” my husband responds proudly, “New England’s first harvest.” That one plant that New Englander’s long … Read More

Chopped Rhubarb
24 Nov 2011

Rhubarb and Thanksgiving Dinner

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All spring, summer, and fall we work hard to grow food to set aside for the winter. With the first stalk of rhubarb to the last carrot pulled from beneath the snow, we fill a large upright freezer, boxes in our cellar, and jars in our pantry with an entire winter’s feast. As I plan our Thanksgiving menu-I choose recipes … Read More