I Love Rhubarb
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
June 27, 2017 4:31pm CST
This is the time of year when my mind goes to all things rhubarb. I had 5 plants of my own but only three returned this year after being whacked down by my nephew and I will have to resort to buying it at the local farm stand, they always have plenty.
Last week I decided to make a strawberry rhubarb upside down cake. Since I can't post a recipe let me just say that I made a from scratch yellow cake, (sponge) . I mixed together fresh strawberries and frozen rhubarb that I had from last year with sugar and cornstarch. I placed the fruit in a square stone baking dish and poured the cake over it. I then baked it.
When it was cooked I flipped it over onto a plate and so now the fruit is on top. I served it in a bowl with heavy cream poured over. For me, this is the real taste of early summer.
Sunday we had lunch at a favorite restaurant and they offere a rhubarb custard pie for dessert, we shared a piece and it was lovely.
I also make a straberry rhubarb crisp which is one of the best desserts in the world. I leave the pie baking to my friend @amedeo. lol
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
27 Jun 17
rhubarb is one of my favourites too... I love crumble... and the upside fown pudding.. you've got my mouth watering... lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Jun 17
lol Yes I am thinking I need to have another piece of that tonight.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Jun 17
That does look good. I love strawberry rhubarb pies but this looks like a delicious idea.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Jun 17
I love to make upside down cakes, apple, peach, of course, pineapple so it seemed natural to make strawberry rhubarb.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Jun 17
@BelleStarr .....I used to make a pineapple one for my grams every year for her birthday. She also had a huge clump of rhubarb out by the garden.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Jun 17
Oh, Iz, that looked delicious! My mouth is watering! I wouldn't mind trying your strawberry rhubarb crisp too @BelleStarr !
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Jun 17
I will send you a virtual serving!! lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Jun 17
I just bought a new jam at the Vermont country store blueberry rhubarb, I can't wait to try it
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Jul 17
@just4him I tasted it and it is delicious.
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@just4him (305965)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Jun 17
@BelleStarr You'll need to let me know how it tastes. My taste buds are going nuts with that combination.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Jun 17
It is really a very nice combination, but then rhubarb goes well with all berries.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Jun 17
@BelleStarr I never see rhubarb in grocery stores. I used to grow my own.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Jun 17
It is such a unique taste I can't really compare it to anything. It is very very tart, needs a lot of sugar and the texture raw is like celery. It is delicious with or without strawberries.
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@popciclecold (35085)
• United States
29 Jun 17
Sounds really good. Have never tasted it.
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@Juliaacv (48389)
• Canada
28 Jun 17
I love rhubarb too!
And I believe that I have this same recipe, only I make mine in a bundt pan, and then pour the cake mix over that and when you take it out of the baking pan, and put it on the cake plate, it presents so beautifully, and delicious when you eat it warm with a little whipped cream.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Jun 17
Oh yum, that sounds perfect. Another thing for me to try for my food blog.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Jun 17
Oh my that sounds so good, I will need to give it a try.
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@LadyDuck (457973)
• Switzerland
29 Jun 17
@BelleStarr Try it, it's so good and the color is beautiful.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
29 Jun 17
I've never had rhubarb before. I need to give it a try
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Jun 17
Try strawberry rhubarb jam if you are a jam person, it is a good way to stick your toes in.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
28 Jun 17
looks 'n sounds divine! i dunno if'n i can partake'n rhubarb any longer? i believe such's 'mong a long list 'f 'gal, don't go there'. so many thingies disagree with the crohn's somethin' fierce.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Jun 17
I am afraid it might since it is so fibery but if it was pulverized enough it might be good.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
29 Jun 17
@BelleStarr hmmm, i might see 'bout gettin' some'n addin' 'em to one 'f my smoothies 'n see what happens :)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Jun 17
Trust me on this one, it was worth the indulgence, I just had half a piece and oh my, yum!!
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@DianneN (246643)
• United States
28 Jun 17
@BelleStarr I trust you! My problem is that once I begin, I can't stop. I eat more than my husband!!! lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Jun 17
It tastes even better than it looks, especially with the heavy cream.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
29 Jun 17
@BelleStarr you're making me hungry. Now I have to find some rhubarb and get baking.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Jun 17
rhubarb is not popular down here but I love it.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Jun 17
I was wondering if the climate was conducive for it in the south, Ruby Halk was talking about buying some.
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
29 Jun 17
Never seen rhubarb plant neither tasted it.. the cake looks delicious..
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Jun 17
It is really hard to describe the taste but with plenty of sugar it is delicious.
@Letranknight2015 (51504)
• Philippines
28 Jun 17
From the first look I thought it was a pizza there. thatt's really something.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Jun 17
I will have a piece for you and let you know if you enjoyed it.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Jun 17
It sounds like you really know your way around rhubarb! Isn't it nice having local farm stands?
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