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Rhubarb Fool – A speedy pudd when unexpected guests turn up
You know what it’s like when you are suddenly having unexpected guests and you have to throw something together for them to eat. Well you won’t get a speedier pudding than this! I think most gardeners that grow at least a little of their own food have a clump of rhubarb, as it’s one of the easiest foods to grow. Give it a sunny or slightly shady spot, chuck some well rotted manure on every year, and it will grow happily producing enough rhubarb to stew and freeze to last all winter. If said guests turn up in the winter, just grab a portion out of the freezer and pop…
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Stewed Rhubarb & Yogurt – Breakfast of Gods!
A week ago on Gardeners World, Monty Don said, “I think rhubarb just lightly stewed with yogurt, is a breakfast of Gods”. Well Monty, I couldn’t agree more! As a little girl, when my dad harvested the first rhubarb of the year, and my mum turned it into a crumble. I really couldn’t understand the appeal. But now… I am a total convert to rhubarb, and despite all the recipes I make with it, including savoury ones. I think Monty is correct, there’s nothing nicer than stewed rhubarb and yogurt, it’s delicious! My favourite yogurt to have with it is by Yeo Valley, their organic Lemon Curd yogurt. It compliments…
