rhubarb

  • Why Make Jam When You Could Make a Compote?

    Why Make Jam When You Could Make a Compote?

    As you age, you begin to accept certain truths about yourself. For example, I know that I will never take up pole dancing, enjoy overnight oats, or get into canning. When it comes to that last one, my garden isn’t prolific enough to justify it but, more importantly, I don’t want to. My jam needs…


  • Ditch The Strawberries And Make This Rhubarb Cake

    Ditch The Strawberries And Make This Rhubarb Cake

    Rhubarb rarely gets a starring role in desserts, with most recipes relying on strawberries to temper its raw, unpleasant sourness. This classic pairing, while tasty, makes very little sense to me. Rhubarb shines when gently cooked, but a hot oven destroys everything that’s special about a ripe strawberry – so why do we insist on…