My Rhubarb Bed
When I was a teenager, I had a friend who regularly used the expression “I’m not waiting until the rhubarb season”. My dad never grew rhubarb so I didn’t understand just when this ‘rhubarb season’ was… well.. I can tell you.. it is now!
Yes - That Is Donkey Do You Can See
Having given my rhubarb bed a very generous dressing of sheep & donkey poop a month or so ago (rhubarb likes to be fed) it has grown huge & luxuriant.
"Rhubarb & Berry Jam"
Today I felt a domestic goddess day come over me & decided it was time to use some of that rhubarb. It coincided with my MIL giving me some frozen berries & so, after an internet search (as I do) I have made Rhubarb Berry Jam. The recipe came from the Food.Com site & was quick, easy, initial spoon lick tastes great, the colour is a gorgeous purple & the house smells wonderful.
Last rhubarb season I made Rhubarb Jam with just rhubarb & strawberry jelly but it wasn’t a big hit with the boys. I’m feeling confident todays jam will go down well. It is not nearly as sweet & I put the fruit through the mouli to remove all signs of lumps & seeds which they complain about.
Definitely going to be Jam on Toast for breakfast tomorrow & then I might try the Ginger Rhubarb Jam recipe I also found.
