

However, when it comes to photographing it for a recipe website, you really WANT people to see the rhubarb.īack to the story… a FABULOUS staff member at my daughters school provided us with a HUGE batch of “as close to red as we can find in Minnesota.” This is GREAT when you are trying to get your kids to eat it! Mainly because it blends right in and you really can’t see the rhubarb. I’ve learned that using green rhubarb in breads, muffins and desserts for photos isn’t the most appealing looking thing out there. The taste though is virtually the same, so it really doesn’t matter what color your rhubarb is. Red rhubarb though is much prettier and much easier to tell what it is at first glance. My Mother-in-Law Liz and I both grow green rhubarb which looks a lot like smooth celery with a hint of red. This year, not only did I attack our two plants but I had the most amazing staff member at my daughters school donate a HUGE stash of her mother’s rhubarb to me as well.ĭid you know that there are several varieties of rhubarb that can be grown? Our lives are centered around in season fruits and veggies. Seriously, this year was just mouthwatering delicious when it comes to rhubarb! Rhubarb, cherry pie filling and a crisp topping make this a must have summer treat! This year we are EXTRA thankful for rhubarb because we’ve discovered some new FAVORITE recipes. Well fast forward a few years and it is now a staple in our lives and something we look forward to every year.

This was a pretty big goal for me as when I started Num’s I was fairly certain I didn’t like rhubarb.

One of my goals when I started Num’s the Word was to add one or two new rhubarb recipes each year. Looking for a way to supplement your time at pumpkin patches and football tailgates this autumn? Stay busy with our creative fall décor crafts that can double as festive decorations all season long.Cherry Rhubarb Crisp is the perfect summer treat! Oatmeal crisp topping, rhubarb and cherry pie filling make for a great summer treat! Perfect for family dinners, picnics or grilling out with friends! Plus, plunging temperatures means we have the perfect excuse to break out some of our cozier furnishings and make new homemade throw blankets and pillows. Take inspiration from falling autumn leaves and warmer neutral hues to help guide your homemade décor choices A rich, welcoming tablescape can be achieved with velvet pumpkins and leaf-printed table runners. As we segue into the cooler autumn weather, which calls for warmer layers, many of us are simultaneously dressing up our homes in a similar fashion-which you can luckily do with a few easy DIY projects.

With it, the time of year brings stunning foliage and plenty of autumnal flavors, like cinnamon, apple, and pumpkin spice. 15 Fall Décor Crafts That Will Make Your Home Feel Warm and Cozy When it comes to the changing of seasons, there's nothing more exciting than the summer-to-fall transition.
