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  Rhubarb History
Rhubarb is given to the Wu emperor of the Liang dynasty (reign: 557-579) to cure his fever but only after warning him that rhubarb, being a most potent drug, must be taken with great moderation.
Rhubarb was transported to the throne as tributes from the southern parts of China during the Tang dynasty (618-907).
When Hayward died, he left his rhubarb plantations to the ancestor of the present cultivators of the rhubarb fields at Banbury, where R. officinale is also now cultivated, from specimens first introduced into this country in 1873.
www.rhubarbinfo.com /rhubarb-history.html   (1070 words)

  
 The Vegetarian Society - Rhubarb - recipe index
Despite its being commonly regarded as a fruit, rhubarb is actually a close relative of garden sorrel, and is therefore a member of the vegetable family.
Rhubarb's crisp sour stalks are rich in vitamin C, dietary fibre and calcium, although the calcium is combined with oxalic acid and so is not easily absorbed by the body.
Six weeks later the rhubarb is picked in true Victorian style, by candlelight, to allow as little natural light as possible to reach the plants and harm their tender pink stalks.
www.vegsoc.org /cordonvert/recipes/rhubarb.html   (332 words)

  
  rhubarb on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Peach Rhubarb Grapefruit jam from Robert Rothschild Farm is something special among the many jams available.
Marshall Philyaw picks fresh rhubarb from his garden as he begins to prepare his award-winning county fair rhubarb pie.
These rhubarb pies, garnished with strawberries, were made at Grandma Ferdon's gluten-free foods in Hayward, Wisconsin.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-rhubarb.asp   (443 words)

  
 Watch Your Garden Grow - Rhubarb
Rhubarb is used in pies, tarts and sauces.
Rhubarb should be planted at the end of one side of the garden where it will not be disturbed since it may be productive for five years or more.
Rhubarb is 95 percent water and has potassium and a modest amount of vitamin C. Although rhubarb can be tough and stringy, it does not contain a great deal of fiber, only 2 grams per cup.
www.urbanext.uiuc.edu /veggies/rhubarb1.html   (1344 words)

  
 Rhubarb: The World's Favorite Pie Plant
To winter-weary gardeners, rhubarb is especially appreciated because it's one of the first edibles to appear in the spring garden.
Rhubarb is showy enough to qualify for a top spot in a display garden and it's often listed in catalogs as a must-have landscape plant.
Rhubarb is usually pest-free, but it can be troubled by cabbage worms or a beetle called the rhubarb curculio.
www.plantea.com /rhubarb.htm   (2206 words)

  
 Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Rhubarb root
Rhubarb, also called sweet round-leaved dock or pieplant, is usually thought of as a fruit, but it is actually one of the few perennial vegetables in existence.
Rhubarb is an early plant that is extremely hardy.
Rhubarb stalks are generally ready for harvesting by late May. One very large spade-shaped leaf with curled edges grows at the tip of each stalk.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0006/ai_2603000630   (1372 words)

  
 Allrecipes | Cook's Encyclopedia | rhubarb
Though rhubarb is generally eaten as a fruit, it's botanically a vegetable.
Hothouse rhubarb is distinguished by its pink to pale red stalks and yellow-green leaves, whereas field-grown plants (which are more pronounced in flavor) have cherry red stalks and green leaves.
In America, a traditional flavor combination is rhubarb and strawberries; in Britain, rhubarb and ginger.
allrecipes.com /advice/ref/ency/terms/8197.asp   (238 words)

  
 Chocolate & Zucchini: Rhubarb Jam : What it Says about You
As you can see on the pic above, the rhubarb pieces all bobbed up to the surface of the syrup, which would probably put Christine to shame and make the jars unfit for sale in an upscale gourmet store, but guess what, that is not quite the destiny I had in mind for them.
Combine the rhubarb pieces, the sugar and the lemon juice in a ceramic or glass dish, cover with parchment paper, and let rest overnight.
Rhubarb is one of my favorite things, and this recipe highlights the flavor well.
www.chocolateandzucchini.com /archives/2004/05/rhubarb_jam_what_it_says_about_you.php   (2566 words)

  
 Rhubarb - - - A Magazine of New Mennonite Art and Writing
Rhubarb - - - A Magazine of New Mennonite Art and Writing
Art and writing are at the heart of Rhubarb, and we strive to provide you with stories, photographs, reviews and other creative pieces that truly express what it means to be a modern Mennonite.
Please view our current issue, past issues, or just read more about who we are and what we do.
www.mennolit.com   (94 words)

  
 The Rhubarb Compendium, Table of contents
This compendium is a collection of rhubarb information from many sources.
Some of the information is from world wide web pages or postings to various news groups (rec.gardens, rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes), some is from my own personal rhubarb growing experience, and some has been directly contributed by friends, associates, and visitors to
10.13 - Rhubarb Puddings (and yougurts, sobet, triffel and frozen deserts)
www.rhubarbinfo.com   (327 words)

  
 Recipes : Rhubarb Peach Cobbler : Food Network
In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the 1 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Stir in the rhubarb, peaches, and lime juice.
Remove 1/3 of the dough from the bag, pinch into pieces and distribute evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish.
www.foodnetwork.com /food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_31536,00.html   (374 words)

  
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