Comments on: Weekend Rhubarb blogging

By: Ed Charles

Ed Charles — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:02:56 +0000

Hi Alex,
it’s mad isn’t it how long some fruit and veg lasts. And they say we need more nuclear power.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 05:16:59 +0000

I shop at the Leeds markets all the time – the trick is to actually look at what you pick up and then it usually lasts OK, providing you don’t have unrealistic expectations. Fruit & vege, like most things, is often better eaten sooner rather than later.

I had some very scary (supermarket) tomatoes that lasted for AGES absolutely unblemished in the fridge. They never tasted of anything (and Ed’s right – who wants to eat a 6 week old tomato!!!).

By: Ed Charles

Ed Charles — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:51:01 +0000

Hi Kalyn. Pie, yes I should try that. I so rarely make pies.

Hi AOF,
Perhaps -when they’re next in season – I’ll try the big R with strawbs. Thanks for the tip.

By: Paz

Paz — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 11:44:28 +0000

Very nice!

Paz (who’s never had rhubarb before)

By: kalyn

kalyn — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 05:17:05 +0000

When I was a kid we always had rhubarb growing and my mother would make pie with it. It’s such a lovely plant. I know someone who love pumpkin soup so I’ll be watching for that recipe too.

We really do live on the opposite sides of the world because our farmers market has not even opened yet.

By: Another Outspoken Female

Another Outspoken Female — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 13:28:37 +0000

I love rhubarb and stew it often. My favourite variation has been with strawberries, sugar and a dash of rose water.