Contrary to popular belief, rhubarb is a vegetable, not a fruit. The bright red stalks, which are in from April to June, look ...

Seeding pods initially present as tender green shoots around the rhubarb's crown, where one typically sees stalks appearing. They might showcase red or pink streaks yet bear resemblance to cabbage ...

If the stalks are sold with leaves attached, be sure the leaves look fresh, not wilted. While rhubarb’s color can vary from red to pink to light green, its hue generally doesn’t affect the flavor.

Gardeners growing rhubarb plants can have 'tender pink stems' in April by doing 2 tasks Forcing rhubarb ensures ruby-red stalks grow before summer, but those hoping for an early crop could ...

While the ruby red stalks are the only edible part – steer clear of the highly toxic green leaves – the rhubarb plant still stuns as it reaches for the skies with its striking colours.

Put the rhubarb, pepper, shallots, vinegar, honey, ginger and a pinch of red pepper flakes into a medium skillet and set over medium-low heat. Stir together and cook until the rhubarb releases its ...

Mom, who had grown it in Minnesota, made cobblers, pies, breads, jams and other desserts from the red stalks. ... probably a Fuerte, whose fruit she counted at 750 one year.

Now is the time when long, vibrant stalks of rhubarb arrive in local markets (it can grow up to 3 feet tall), thrilling cooks and bakers with its unique, tart flavor and endless possibilities.

Lo and behold, I discovered massive yellow rhubarb leaves attached to long and perfectly red stalks. ... Every year I tell a little story about the 30 clumps of my father’s favorite “fruit ...