July 23, 2011

rhubarb juice


 I have a lot of rhubarb.  I have 12 plants.  Several hundred (probably close to 500) stalks have been been pulled, and you can't tell that any have been taken.
My neighbor gave me a great idea on how to use it in large quantities:  juice.  I have access to a steam juicer, so I tried it.  Now I have 20 or so pints of rhubarb juice in my freezer.  It tastes awful by itself, but I mix it with apple or home-canned grape juice, and it tastes great!

July 18, 2011

My Spinach Has Gone to Seed


My spinach went to seed before I had the chance to pick it all.  But I still found an excellent use for it.  I picked off all the leaves, washed them, lightly steamed them, and then froze them in muffin tins.  Once they were frozen I placed these spinach patties in a freezer a bag.  Now whenever I make a smoothie, I throw one or two of these patties in.  Tastes great!