Yesterday we decided to visit Andrews’ Scenic Acres, a pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm in Halton Hills/Milton. The early spring arrivers are rhubarb and asparagus so we couldn’t miss the opportunity to pick up some from the farm. Even though rhubarb is considered to be a vegetable, it is mostly used in pies and desserts. But remember that ONLY the stalks are used as the leaves and roots contain poisonous substances. A tip I just learned from the local farmers is that rhubarb is not cut out but rather pulled out from the crown in order to keep the plant healthy. You have to pull slowly but firmly while twisting the stalk at the base. Also, harvest only a few stalks from any one plant so that you do not kill the plant. Now let’s get back to our delicious rhubarb pie…
Time: 75 min, Prep: 30 min. Cook: 45 min
Servings: 10-12 [Read more...]
