Rhubarb grows well here.
So far I have seen pots of stewed rhubarb, swimming in sugary juice.
Rhubarb ice cream which is surprisingly good, perhaps I think related to the quantities of sugar and cream involved, although as yet I have no proof of that.
Rhubarb cake is being made today.
The rhubarb beer is remarkably unrhubarb like and good.
Rhubarb lemonade feels rather too expensive at five pounds a glass, I'll look out for a cheaper outlet!
This rhubarb tart tastes a bit like a plum cheesecake I once enjoyed.
This rhubarb tart tastes a bit like a plum cheesecake I once enjoyed.
Chocolate cake with rhubarb is like an upside down cake with strong, rich chocolate at the base.
Pickled rhubarb is refreshing crispy chunks, nothing like rhubarb jam or chutney, not even in appearance. Recipe to follow.
Marit asks if I know how to make rhubarb jam, not a favourite of mine, I proffer nicola's rhubarb chutney instead which saves me. She will make the rhubarb jam and I am to make the chutney.
Here's the recipe Nic has sent for me to have a go with, think I'll pass on the star anise
Rhubarb and ginger chutney
Gently flavoured with aromatic spices, this rhubarb and ginger chutney is particularly good eaten with smoked mackerel pate and slices of sourdough toast.
Ingredients
* 3 cm. piece ginger, sliced
* 1 star anise
* 1.4 kg. rhubarb, trimmed and roughly chopped
* 2 red onions, finely chopped
* 500 mL White wine vinegar
* 350 g. Soft light brown sugar
* 2 tsp. chilli flakes
Directions
1. Cut out a small square of muslin, put the ginger and star anise in the centre and bring the edges together to form a bag. Tie with kitchen string.
2. Put all of the remaining ingredients into a preserving pan or large saucepan along with the muslin bag. Heat gently until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Bring to the boil, then simmer for about 1-1 hour 30 minutes until thickened. Draw a wooden spoon across the bottom of the pan – it should leave a channel for 2-3 seconds. Pot at once in hot sterilised jars then label when cold. Store in a cool, dark place for at least a month before opening. Keeps for up to a year unopened. Once opened, store in the fridge.
Faeroes
- Wind
- Variable 4, becoming northwesterly 4 or 5.
- Sea state
- Slight or moderate.
- Weather
- Showers.
- Visibility
- Good.
